Candy Cane Pie
When my college roommate first made this pie, I couldn't get enough! Using a store-bought crust helps save time when...
White Cheddar Scalloped Potatoes
This recipe has evolved over the past eight years. After I added the thyme, ham and sour cream, my husband...
Ham & Mandarin Salad
I created this salad at the request of all the men in our house. They asked for something tangy, sweet,...
Honey Nut & Cream Cheese Baklava
I love serving impressive desserts that look like you spent hours in the kitchen when, in reality, they're really easy...
Oven-Roasted Spiced Carrots
I started roasting veggies and serving them often with dinner. Now my children say, “Is it OK to finish the...
Carrot Raisin Salad
This traditional salad is one of my mother-in-law’s favorites. It’s fun to eat because of the crunchy texture, and the...
Jim’s Honey-Glazed Ham
The aroma of this boneless ham cooking in the oven is absolutely wonderful. It comes out moist, juicy and lightly...
Special Stuffed Strawberries
These sweet bites can be made ahead of time, and they look really colorful on a tray. I will sometimes...
Pillow-Soft Dinner Rolls
The dough for these rolls has a nice texture and is simple to shape. The recipe came from an old...
Jezebel Sauce
Typically called a Jezebel sauce, this sweet, fruity topping has an underlying bite from horseradish. It pairs well with cream...
Rosemary Shortbread Cookies
With the perfect hint of rosemary and a classic buttery texture, these delicate cookies look and taste elegant. The fact...
Can’t-Miss Coconut Custard Pie
This soft coconut custard pie has a mild coconut flavor. Who wouldn't love a generous slice topped with a dollop...
Easy Cream Pie
Fresh berries and cream pie—it’s a simple, classic combination just like Grandma used to make. My version gets you out...
Cherry Cream Cheese Dessert
Pretty layers of graham cracker crumbs, tasty filling and fruit topping make these cherry cream cheese desserts a standout! For...
Bourbon-Glazed Ham
Smoky and sweet flavors come through in every bite of this Kentucky-style ham. Since I found this recipe, it’s the...
Seasoned Red Potatoes
These simple but tasty potatoes are on the menu at my SideTrack Cafe in Metamora, Indiana. I've collected recipes for...
Old-Fashioned Baked Ham
I can still see the table meticulously set for a country meal at our 150-year-old family farm, and I vividly...
Thick Sugar Cookies
This thick and cakelike sugar cookie is similar to those sold at bakeries. My children often request these for their...
Orange-Cranberry Nut Tarts
My friend gave me a recipe for orange cookies. I just had to embellish it. Now my friends and family...
Rhubarb Tart with Shortbread Crust
Here's a perfect ending to a grilled summer meal! Between the creamy texture, the pretty color and the buttery crust,...
Black-Bottom Banana Bars
These bars stay very moist, and their rich banana and chocolate flavor is even better the second day. My mother-in-law...
Lemon Butter Cookies
These tender cutout cookies have a slight lemon flavor that makes them stand out from the rest. They're very easy...
Linzer Torte
My Austrian grandmother made this nutty jam-filled linzer torte only at Christmastime. So did my mother, and now I'm proud...
Lemon Crumb Bars
I'm always looking for a great new cookie or bar to try, but I often return this tried-and-true recipe. My...
Glazed Ham Slices
Besides being a great cook, my mom could put a meal together in no time at all. A creative cook,...
Easter Bunny Treats
Our whole family has fun making these bunny-riffic treats together. They are just so cute! —Holly Jost, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Paska Easter Bread
Paska is a traditional Easter bread prepared with lots of eggs, making it much richer than ordinary sweet breads. The...
Mom’s Favorite White Cake
I received this recipe as part of a wedding gift. I have made it for a couple of summer gatherings...
Lemon Shortbread Cookies
I received this recipe for lemon shortbread cookies from my cousin, who tried to duplicate cookies she loved from a...