Mini Sweet Potato Pies
My son Levi was only 2 years old when he helped me create this delicious recipe, and it was the...
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...
Triple Ginger Cookies
My dad loved ginger cookies. I tinkered with the recipe my grandma handed down by using fresh, ground and crystallized...
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...
Frosted Nutmeg Log Cookies
"This is my son's favorite Christmas cookie. It is a very old recipe that I have used many times." These...
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...
Sausage-Stuffed Acorn Squash
Acorn squash gets the sweet and savory treatment when stuffed with sausage, onion, spinach and cranberries to make this cozy...
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...
Cornflake-Coated Crispy Bacon
I've loved my aunt's crispy-coated bacon ever since I was a child. Now I've shared the super simple recipe with...
Cranberry Orange Scones
Moist and scrumptious, these scones come out perfect every time. I savor the chewy dried cranberries and sweet orange glaze....
Maple-Glazed Turkey
I prepare turkey with a taste of Canada in mind. The sweet maple flavor comes through even in the breast...
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,...
Orange Marmalade Breakfast Bake
When I host a brunch I always look for a main dish that can be prepared a day ahead so...
Orange Pomegranate Salmon
A colorful, festive salmon dish makes an impressive addition to your holiday table—and it is as delicious as it is...
Lemon & Thyme Roasted Chicken
I love lemon and thyme together so I decided to roast a chicken with that combo. The seasoning is simple,...
Slice & Bake Coconut Shortbread Cookies
Light and buttery, these delicate shortbread cookies are melt-in-your-mouth good. The coconut flavor makes them extra special. —Roberta Otto, Duluth,...
Upside-Down Apple Gingerbread
Don't expect any leftovers when you take this moist cake to a potluck. People love it because it's a little...
Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms
Mushroom caps plump with crabmeat make a wonderful appetizer for entertaining. You can also use the recipe as a light...
Pecan Pie
This pie was always a favorite for birthdays while my children were grouping up. They never liked the typical party...
Apple-Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots
Carrots seem so simple, but this recipe is something special. Sweet and buttery, it was a favorite my mother always...
Scottish Oatmeal Rolls
My family likes rolls that can hold up to scooping gravies, sauces and more. This recipe is a favorite. The...
Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Bacon lends a wonderful salty flavor while balsamic vinegar adds a hint of spicy tang. Who knew Brussels sprouts could...
Prosciutto Egg Panini
With mustard, maple syrup, prosciutto and eggs, this is a yummy twist on the usual bacon-and-egg sandwich. Your family will...