Caramel Pecans
"Make a pot of coffee or fix a drink, this takes a while! It's worth it though-this recipe is a...
Buttercrunch Toffee
Fill up a tray or tin with this traditional candy topped with chocolate and nuts. It really says “Christmas” in...
Rustic Tuscan Pepper Bruschetta
If you love sweet red, yellow and orange peppers, pair them with fresh mint for a cold kitchen appetizer. Marinate...
Butternut Squash with Maple Syrup
I love this roasted butternut squash because it’s marvelous served hot or cold and it's loaded with flavor from garlic,...
Caramel Apple Pie with Streusel Topping
I developed this recipe through the years to get it exactly where we want it. I've entered several pie contests...
Mushroom Caponata
This is a lovely appetizer when served with crostini, pita bread, bagel chips or crackers. I've also used it as...
Parmesan-Rosemary Mashed Potatoes
I think mashed potatoes are a little bland—so I came up with my own version, adding cheese, garlic and rosemary....
Spicy Beef Satay
The fragrant spices and full flavors of North African cuisine make these appetizers a popular party food.
Southern Bourbon Pecan Pie
When I first made the original recipe for this bourbon-splashed pie, I added some vanilla extract and eliminated the flour....
Triple Nut Snowballs
This super-crunchy, not-too-sweet cookie is a fun update on the classic snowball. I used cashews, macadamia nuts and pecans, but...
Raspberry & Chocolate Shortbread Bars
A very long time ago, when I was a child, I decided that chocolate and raspberries was a combination made...
Cardamom Sugar Cookies
The warm flavor of cardamom spices up these classic sugar cookies. They’re the ideal treat for your homemade goody basket....
Honey-Pecan Squares
When we left Texas to head north, a neighbor gave me so many pecans from his trees that my trunk...
White Chocolate Cran-Pecan Cookies
Want to put a seasonal twist on classic chocolate chip cookies? These irresistible treats are loaded with white baking chips,...
Orange and Beet Salad
This jewel-colored orange and beet salad is one where I just kept adding touches until I got it just the...
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Tassies
This pumpkin and chocolate cookie has a special feel that makes it perfect for a holiday dessert table. If you...
Caramel-Pecan Dream Bars
These ooey-gooey cake bars that pull ever so gently from the pan and hold a firm cut are a baker’s...
Surf & Turf
For an intimate dinner with close friends, serve this stunning dinner of tenderloin steaks and lobster tail. Your guests will...
Fig-Carrot Stuffed Kabocha Squash
While searching for a new winter squash variety, I stumbled upon kabocha squash—it really wowed me. The flavor and texture...
Portobello Risotto with Mascarpone
Portobello mushrooms add a beefy flavor to this creamy classic. Each serving is topped with soft, buttery mascarpone cheese, which...
Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb with Mushroom Sauce
With this easy, surefire recipe, you don't have to be afraid to prepare a rack of lamb for a holiday...
Mushroom Panzanella
My fresh take on classic Italian bread salad pairs well with grilled or roasted meats. —Jennifer Beckman, Falls Church, Virginia
Vegetable Christmas Tree
This veggie-decked Christmas tree is a real conversation starter and looks beautiful on a buffet table.—Carolyn Black, Port Ludlow, Washington
Raspberry Pistachio Thumbprints
Thumbprint cookies are a Christmas classic, and I especially like my updated version with pistachios. The rich, buttery bites are...
Christmas Pudding with Nutmeg Sauce
An adaptation of the traditional holiday staple, my fruity plum pudding stays true to those time-honored rustic flavors.—Deb Thompson, Lincoln,...
Best Paella
A big pan of paella is the perfect choice when cooking for a crowd. All you need to round out...
Molasses Fudge
The combination of molasses and spice in this fudge reminds many folks of gingerbread. Each piece has an appealing old-fashioned...
Coffee Time Rolls
I received this recipe from my mother and use it whenever I want to make rolls in a hurry. They're...
Seafood Medley
“This is our traditional Christmas Eve dinner.” Rich, creamy and delicious with flaky and tender orange roughy, this dish is...