Peach Praline Muffins
We eat a lot of muffins around our house. The kids love to nibble on them around the clock. This...
Date Nut Bread
Be sure the guest of honor at your Mother's Day brunch receives the recipe for this bread, sent in by...
Loaded Twice-Baked Potato Casserole
Creamy, cheesy and loaded with bacon, this comforting casserole immediately makes guests feel at home. —Cyndy Gerken, Naples, Florida
Chocolate Spice Cake with Caramel Icing
I found this recipe back in the late '80s and knew it was a special cake. The caramel icing can...
Carrot Puree
Carrot puree pairs beautifully with anything from roasted meat to grilled fish. Cook the carrots fully to ensure a velvety...
Cumin-Roasted Carrots
Carrots make a super side—they are big on flavor and a breeze to cook. Plus, I can actually get my...
Pear & Ginger Sparkler
I created this twist on a Bellini when a friend gave me some Asian pears she grew in her backyard....
Frozen Cranberry Banana Salad
A luscious combination of sweet and tangy, crunchy and creamy, this pretty salad makes a great side dish or dessert....
Rhubarb Pecan Muffins
I usually make these for breakfast and as a coffee-time snack. I also like using my rhubarb for pies and...
Honey Caramels
I love whipping up a batch of homemade honey-sweetened caramels for my family and friends. Sometimes I replace the walnuts...
Jam Thumbprint Cookies
When I was four, Mom and I would don our aprons and I would pretend we were bakers named Marge...
Herb & Sun-Dried Tomato Muffins
Mom served these muffins instead of bread or buns. Now I make them to serve with soup or chili. —...
Marinated Cheese-Topped Salad
A lovely vinaigrette coats this green salad that’s tossed with tomatoes, olives and marinated cream cheese ‘croutons.’ I freeze the...
Citrus-Tarragon Asparagus Salad
I created this colorful salad when I was invited to a friend's Easter egg hunt and potluck picnic. The guests...
Creamy Herb Deviled Eggs
This variation of deviled eggs incorporates ranch dressing and Greek-style yogurt. The eggs fly from the serving dish at work....
Gluten-Free Angel Food Cake
My daughter can’t have gluten and my husband is diabetic, so there are a lot of special recipes at our...
Vanilla Meringue Cookies
These sweet little swirls are light as can be. They're all you need after a big, special dinner. —Jenni Sharp,...
Fresh Salmon Patties with Greek Yogurt Sauce
Whether you start with fresh salmon or use leftover cooked salmon, you can serve these fresh salmon patties with sauce...
Artichoke Spinach Dip in a Bread Bowl
Baking the dip in the actual bread shell makes it a very attractive dish, and it's very easy to clean...
Lemon Tea Biscuits
With subtle lemon flavor, these flaky biscuits make a nice addition to a small buffet or light lunch. Try them...
Crab ‘n’ Cheese Spirals
These pretty pinwheels are loaded with cheese, imitation crabmeat and black olives. Using refrigerated crescent rolls is so convenient. —Lisa...
Spinach-Stuffed Beef Tenderloin
Make this elegant but easy entree the centerpiece of Christmas dinner...and you're sure to be serving up seconds.
Rolled-Up Turkey
Whenever I think of this appealing rolled turkey filled with Mom's moist cornbread stuffing, I can almost smell the aroma...
Creamy Crab Toast Cups
Seafood lovers are sure to enjoy these golden brown toasts filled with a creamy crab sauce. Using a muffin pan...
Crispy Shrimp Cups
The perfect party food for passing, this stuffed wonton also lends itself well to crabmeat or mushroom fillings instead of...
Tangerine-Glazed Turkey
A technique passed down from generations—drenching cheesecloth in melted butter and oil, then draping the cloth over the turkey before...
Spiced Pearl Couscous with Pine Nuts
This side dish is great for entertaining, as you can prepare the topping ahead of time, and the couscous takes...
Asparagus Onion Casserole
This asparagus casserole goes great with just about any meal. I've prepared it ahead of time, then popped it in...