Christmas Recipes

Whenever I'm baking with apricots, I recall picking them fresh from my aunt's tree more than 25 years ago. They...

My mother gave me the recipe for this dessert, which I think is especially pretty and very appropriate for fall....

Microwave Cherry Crisp uses a time-saving method to produce a treat with old-fashioned flavor. It tastes just like the old-time...

I can still see the table meticulously set for a country meal at our 150-year-old family farm, and I vividly...

I’m all about the sweeter side of dips, and this brownie-batter variety fits in with my life’s philosophy: Chocolate makes...

Starting the day with an appealing, hearty breakfast is certainly a step in the right direction when you're trying to...

This tasty spread is easy to make in a food processor, and it’s a guaranteed winner at any party. The...

Havarti is a wonderful dessert cheese. This elegant yet simple recipe—with pecans, caramel topping and tart apples—makes it even better....

For a quick breakfast, I make this pancake while I fix supper the night before, and then I cut them...

Turn ordinary walnuts into a taste sensation with this simple recipe that’s prepared on the stovetop. With plenty of brown...

Black pepper and garlic perk up this out-of-the-ordinary spread that hits the spot on a crisp cracker or toasted bread...

This recipe is a favorite in our home. My kids don’t even realize how healthy it is! —Kelly Reinicke, Wisconsin...

Santa himself might stop to sample this pretty-as-a-picture finger food! Crunchy green pea pods and juicy red tomatoes add a...

Typically called a Jezebel sauce, this sweet, fruity topping has an underlying bite from horseradish. It pairs well with cream...

Mini tart shells filled with a cream cheese mixture, topped with seafood sauce and shrimp make for a picture-perfect, tasty...

Because you don't need to pop the corn or use a candy thermometer, this caramel puff corn recipe is faster...

Wonderful homemade goodness and true butterscotch flavor make this sweet rich sauce a well-enjoyed gift. We like it over ice...

These spirals are simple to make but look special on a buffet. Our guests eagerly help themselves—sometimes the eye-catching pinwheels...

I discovered a fast recipe for a delectable chocolate mousse some years ago and thought it might make a good...

Before I cut these bars into triangles, I trim the edges so all the cookies look the same. My husband...

Since apples and zucchini are so abundant in this area, it's only natural that the two be used together in...

One day, my friends and I were swapping recipes for hot chocolate, and someone came up with this mix. I...

Light and buttery, these delicate shortbread cookies are melt-in-your-mouth good. The coconut flavor makes them extra special. —Roberta Otto, Duluth,...

Although pears and parsnips may seem like an odd combination, the pears bring out the natural sweetness of the parsnips...

Cookies are the crown jewels of Italian confections. I can’t let a holiday go by without baking these traditional almond...

As family arrives for a get-together, I make sure this fruity and savory Brie is in the oven so the...

Fennel is a favorite of mine, no matter how it’s cooked, but I think it is really amazing sauteed until...

I made some changes to my diet in order to lose weight. My kids are skeptical when it comes to...

This creamy dip reminds me of my dad, who took us crabbing as kids. Our fingers were always tired after...