Makeover Lemon Pound Cake
For this lovely golden cake, I use fat-free yogurt to trim the calories. It's a comforting dessert for days when...
Crunchy Granola Pretzel Sticks
I love this healthier portable snack that's sweet, crunchy and fun to make. If you don't have granola, use other...
Fruity No-Bake Cookies
Keep your kitchen cool with these freezer cookies made with fruity cereal. They're extra sweet and even more fun for...
Loaded Chicken Carbonara Cups
Spaghetti cupcakes with a chicken carbonara twist make for a tasty, fun family dinner. Whole wheat pasta and reduced-fat ingredients...
Pulled Pork Nachos
While home from college, my daughter made these tempting pork nachos—her first recipe ever. My son and I couldn't get...
Sliders with Spicy Berry Sauce
For patriotic food, you can’t beat a burger. My sliders have red tomatoes, white cheddar and blueberry sauce. For extra...
Marcie’s Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
I’ve got a super moist muffin that’s a big hit at our house—tender inside and lightly crisp outside. I use...
Mom’s Apple Cornbread Stuffing
My speedy recipe is the be-all and end-all stuffing in our family. Not surprisingly, we never have leftovers. —Marie Forte,...
Coconut-Pineapple Rhubarb Bars
I make this crunchy, buttery dessert bar with homegrown rhubarb. For an added attraction, serve it warm with frozen yogurt...
Humble Bumble Crumble Bars
While developing a treat for my bingo group, I asked my husband for ideas. He suggested a fruity bar. This...
Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Vinaigrette
I'd never tried Brussels sprouts until I made this salad. It won me over and even charmed my family. Bacon...
Blue Moon Crescent Cookies
I love my grandma's vanilla crescent cookies, but wanted to add my own twist. These have a touch of lemon...
Slow-Cooked Big Breakfast
We make this during holidays or on mornings when we know we're going to have a busy day. You can...
Garlic Bread Pasta Torte
My kids love to stuff spiral pasta inside bread for a clever dinner torte. We save the bread crusts to...
Parmesan Snap Pea Pasta
My family loves pasta! This simple dish is always a hit, especially during the spring when sugar snap peas are...
Dove Dinner Rolls
Fluffy dinner rolls shaped like doves are a sweet nod to the holidays. They dash away faster than Santa himself....
Orange Chocolate Chip Scones
My family asks for these scones all the time, but I like to save this special treat just for celebrations....
Chocolate Chip & Cookie Butter Thumbprints
I wanted to make a more festive version of chocolate chip cookies for the holidays. Since my mom's thumbprints are...
Cardamom Spritz
As far back as I remember, I have loved cardamom. My grandmother often added the spice to her baked goods....
Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes
Whenever I serve this easy mash, the bowl is always scraped clean. Before holiday feasts, I make it early and...
Butterscotch-Rum Raisin Treats
I love making rum raisin rice pudding around the holidays. Those flavors inspired this recipe. Crispy rice cereal adds crunch,...
Holiday Danish Puffs
It's worth the extra effort to make this delightful candy cane-shaped dessert. Best of all, the recipe makes two pastries,...
Brown Sugar Pound Cake
This tender pound cake is the first one I mastered. You'll want to eat the browned butter icing by the...
Cranberry Chip Monkey Bread
Monkey bread is no stranger at our house, but I wanted a holiday version. This one with cranberries and eggnog...
Ring of Piggies
This charming plate of piggies looks like a holiday wreath when I drape fresh rosemary in the center. It’s a...
Crescent Roll Witch Hats
It doesn’t take magic to transform these crescent rolls into charming witch hats—just a few minutes and a couple of...
Lemon Ricotta Fritters
These mouthwatering fritters are golden brown outside, soft and cakelike inside, and have a lovely citrusy and creamy flavor from...
Dreamy Polenta
I grew up eating polenta, so it’s a must at my holiday gatherings. Traditional recipes require constant stirring, but using...
Christmas Star Twisted Bread
Swirled with jam, this sweet beauty may look tricky, but it’s not. The best part is opening the oven to...