Swedish Raspberry Almond Bars
When I was a single mom with a young daughter and little money, my neighbor brought me a batch of...
Mini Sweet Potato Pies
My son Levi was only 2 years old when he helped me create this delicious recipe, and it was the...
Peanut Butter Cake Bars
These cakelike bars are packed with peanut butter and chocolate chips, and they're perfect for any occasion. Kids and adults...
Star Anise-Honey Cookies
When I was growing up, my mother made many desserts and pastries with anise. Today, I continue the tradition with...
Peppermint Puff Pastry Sticks
I wanted to impress my husband's family with something you'd expect to find in a European bakery, and these chocolaty...
Cherry Almond Snowdrops
As soon as I was old enough, I helped make these distinctive almond cookies. You can freeze the dough, so...
Quick and Easy Baklava Squares
I love baklava but rarely indulge because it takes so much time to make. Then a friend of mine gave...
Cranberry Walnut Biscotti
A chocolate drizzle lends extra sweetness to biscotti loaded with walnuts and dried cranberries. —Joan Duckworth, Lee's Summit, Missouri
Bite-Sized Cinnamon Roll Cookies
If you love cinnamon rolls and spiced cookies as much as I do, make this bite-sized version that combines the...
Chewy Honey Granola Bars
There's sweetness from the honey, chewiness from the raisins, hints of chocolate and cinnamon, and a bit of crunch. To...
Slow-Cooker Stuffed Pepper Soup
I tweaked a recipe I got from one of my best friends, and I couldn't believe how much this soup...
Hot Cocoa for a Crowd
This is a simple, delicious and comforting hot cocoa recipe with a hint of cinnamon. It has just the right...
Chai Snickerdoodles
When I think of winter, I think of two things: warm cookies and chai. My recipe combines the two in...
Gruyere & Caramelized Onion Tarts
Garlic and onion is a match made in heaven, in my opinion, so I love creating new recipes to showcase...
Cheddar-Ham Oven Omelet
We had a family reunion for 50 relatives from the U.S. and Canada, and it took four pans of this...
Maple-Glazed Turkey
I prepare turkey with a taste of Canada in mind. The sweet maple flavor comes through even in the breast...
Caprese Tomato Bites
I love the classic combination of tomatoes, mozzarella and basil in these bite-size appetizers. They give you a taste of...
Slow-Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches
My mom made the best Italian beef. I’ve added to it over the years, but it’s still her recipe. She...
Peppermint Cheesecake on a Stick
Surprise guests with a fun holiday treat—dipped cheesecake wedges you can eat without a fork. Whenever my son has one,...
Healthy Steamed Dumplings
My family loves Chinese food, but it's hard to find healthy choices in restaurants or at the grocery store. So...
Chunky Apple Cake
After taste testing lots of apple cakes, I've found this apple cake recipe the best. Full of old-world comfort, the...
Taco Pinwheels
These pinwheels come together quickly when you start with leftover taco meat. They make an appealing party appetizer served with...
Sloppy Joes for 100
I use this recipe at a church dinner every year, and we always sell out. It's a delicious main dish...
Greek Pasta Salad
Chock-full of tomato, red and green pepper, and tricolor spirals, this full-flavored Greek pasta salad is as attractive as it...
Chocolate Scotcheroos
This chocolate scotcheroos recipe was given to me by one of my students at school. It has become one of...
Simple Saucy Potatoes
These rich and creamy potatoes are simple to prepare for potlucks. The saucy side dish always gets rave reviews wherever...
Scottish Oatmeal Rolls
My family likes rolls that can hold up to scooping gravies, sauces and more. This recipe is a favorite. The...
Apple Slab Pie
Apple slab pie is a terrific contribution to a covered-dish supper, picnic or potluck. It’s baked in a large 15x10...
Ham Pickle Pinwheels
My mom introduced me to this ham pickle pinwheels appetizer a number of years ago, and I've been making them...