Coconut Clouds
Coconut lovers will have extra reason to celebrate when they taste these cakelike drop cookies. The generous frosting and coconut...
Wonderful English Muffins
When I was growing up on a farm, my mom always seemed to be making homemade bread...nothing tasted so good!...
Peeps Sunflower Cake
The inspiration for this cake came from one of my favorite flowers, the sunflower. The yellow peeps make eye-catching flower...
Easy Nutella Cheesecake
Creamy chocolate-hazelnut spread tops a crust made of crushed Oreo cookies to make this irresistible baked cheesecake.—Nick Iverson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Rosy Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake
Here’s a cake that gets its rosy hue from the rhubarb topping. It’s moist on top and light as a...
Rhubarb-Filled Cookies
I won a blue ribbon at our local fair for these tender cookies. They're so pretty with the ruby-red filling...
Hawaiian Ham Strata
I came up with this recipe because I love Hawaiian pizza and wanted a casserole I could make ahead and...
Festive Ham Glaze
As long as I can remember, my favorite room has been the kitchen. My glaze dates back to shortly after...
Buttermilk Coffee Cake
Of all the things I make for breakfast, this gets eaten the fastest. That's all right with me because it's...
Blueberry Lime Slush
My husband's family makes a cranberry beverage for the holidays. I changed it up and serve it this way in...
Three-Layered Carrot Cake
My mom loved carrots so much she put them in various dishes at least five times a week when I...
Veggie Chopped Salad
My husband's aunt gave me this recipe back in the '80s, and it's been a staple at our house ever...
Easter Nest Torte
In this delectable dessert, a luscious cake layer nestles rich mousse and chocolate "twigs." Your guests won't be able to...
Chocolate Chip Scones
These chocolate chip scones are delicious warm, served with butter, when the chips are melted and gooey. —Diane LaFurno, College...
Savory Apple-Chicken Sausage
These easy, healthy sausages taste great, and they make an elegant brunch dish. The recipe is also very versatile: It...
Italian Ricotta Easter Bread
I changed our family's traditional Easter bread by adding ricotta and a few other ingredients. The almond flavoring works wonders!...
Old-World Puff Pancake
My mom told me her mother-in-law showed her how to make this dish, which became popular during the Depression, on...
Strawberry Lover’s Pie
The second question people ask when I serve them this pie is, "What's your recipe?" It comes right after their...
Balsamic Herb Vinaigrette
Balsamic vinaigrette is a classic, versatile dressing. A variety of savory seasonings gives this recipe a tangy kick. It's the...
Lemon Pecan Pound Cake
A pretty glaze gives this tender lemon pecan pound cake an extra boost of citrus. For variety, I sometimes substitute...
Sweet Potato Crab Cakes
Mild sweet potato flavor and a chipotle kick complement the fresh crab in these hearty cakes. Serve them with your...
Spicy Sausage & Apple Overnight Casserole
For many years I’ve hosted Mother’s Day brunch. One year I didn’t make this delightfully spicy casserole and thought the...
Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs
Flaky salmon and creamy sauce go so well over hard-boiled eggs. Drizzle the sauce or serve it on the side;...
Gran’s Granola Parfaits
When my mother-in-law (Gran to our kids) had us over for brunch, I especially enjoyed her yogurt parfaits. They were...
Garden Risotto
With asparagus, spinach and peas, this simple side adds spectacular flavor and tons of health benefits from green veggies. Add...
Quick Cranberry Chip Cookies
I received these delightful cookies for Christmas a few years ago. I was watching my diet, but I couldn't stay...
Lavender Shortbread
Lavender flowers can be used fresh or dried in cooking. The flowers have an intense flavor, so they are best...
Easter Egg Cookies
My mother started baking these cookies with me and my eight brothers and sisters when I was a child, and...
Tres Leches Cupcakes
This cupcake version of tres leches cake actually uses four types of milk, including the cream, but "quatro leches cake"...