Frosted Eggnog Cookies
Eggnog stars in both the cookie and frosting in this new-found recipe, imparting a subtle holiday flavor.—Amanda Taylor, Glen Ewen,...
Rich Fruit Kuchens
This German classic is such a part of our reunions, we designate a special place to serve it. Five generations...
Herbed Party Potato Wedges
I used to make these potatoes as a side dish and one day tried them out as an appetizer for...
Orange Juice Cake
This orange juice cake recipe is a perfect showcase for our Florida oranges, with juice in the cake and marmalade...
Christmas Tree Pull-Apart Bread
Christmas tree pull-apart bread is arranged in a festive shape for the Yuletide season, but the yeast rolls can also...
Peach-Basil Cooler
Mix peaches and basil with club soda for a cool and refreshing mocktail! —Dana Hinck, Pensacola, Florida
Chicken Curry Lasagna
My family loves Indian food, and I thought the creamy tomato-based sauce in our favorite curry would be tasty as...
Cookie Dough Brownies
When I take these rich brownies to any get-together, I carry the recipe, too, because it always gets requested. Children...
Egg Baskets Benedict
A little puff pastry turns Canadian bacon and eggs into a tasty update on eggs Benedict. We use a packaged...
Peanut Butter Cookie Cups
I’m a busy schoolteacher and pastor’s wife and I wouldn’t dare show my face at a church dinner or bake...
Surefire Sugar Cookies
You can invite kids to help make these easy treats. Sometimes I melt white coating instead of chocolate chips because...
Georgia Peach Ice Cream
My state is well known for growing amazing peaches. This ice cream has been a family favorite for more than...
Holiday Salsa
When we offer this cream-cheesy salsa of fresh cranberries, cilantro and a little jalapeno kick, everyone hovers around the serving...
Festive Cranberry Salad
This cool, tangy salad always prompts recipe requests. It must be the combination of tart cranberries, sweet pineapple and pecans...
Coffee Maple Spritz
I like spritz cookies because they're easier to make than rolled cutouts but I can still be creative with different...
Chicken Nut Puffs
Of the 15 to 20 items I set out when hosting holiday parties, these savory puffs are the first to...
Burst o’ Lemon Muffins
While I visited my sister in Florida, she baked a batch of these incredible muffins. They have a cakelike texture...
Santa Claus Cookies
Store-bought peanut butter sandwich cookies become jolly Santas with white chocolate, colored sugar, mini chips and red-hot candies. —Mary Kaufenberg,...
Pomegranate Cream Cheese Surprise Muffins
I baked these muffins for the kids I babysit, and they couldn't get enough. Their favorite part? The filling, of...
Triple Cranberry Sauce
Cranberry fans will ask for this sauce again and again. It's loaded with their favorite fruit—in fresh, dried and juice...
Jalapeno Popper Corn Cupcakes
Cream cheese frosting may seem like an unlikely partner for a jalapeno and cornmeal cupcake, but we guarantee the treats...
Marvelous Marble Cake
Pound cake and chocolate make the best marble cake. — Ellen Riley, Birmingham, Alabama
Little Holiday Cakes
My college friend shared this cupcake recipe that has pie crust on the bottom, raspberry jam in the middle and...
Cranberry Swirl Loaf
My mother's made this bread for years, but she uses date filling. I loved her bread so much that I...
Trail Mix Clusters
These delicious snacks make wonderful gifts, and although they look and taste like they came from an expensive chocolate shop,...
Salted Cashew Oatmeal Cookies
My son absolutely loves cashews, so I loaded my oatmeal cookies with them at Christmas—he loved them! The mix makes...
Sesame Cheese Crackers
These tasty homemade crackers are irresistible! Enjoy them with soups, or munch on them all by themselves. Cayenne pepper adds...
Buffalo Chicken Lasagna
This recipe was inspired by my daughter's favorite food—Buffalo wings! It tastes as if it came from a restaurant. —Melissa...
Overnight Sausage and Grits
This recipe is so appealing because you can make it the night before and then pop it into the oven...