Orange Hot Cross Buns
For a traditional Easter recipe with a twist, try these yummy, sweet yeast buns. Grated orange peel gives...
Strawberry Pound Cake
This beautiful cake is my husband's favorite. I add chopped pecans and strawberries to the batter and brush the cake...
Fluted Lemon Cake
My great-grandmother used to make this cake, which has been a family favorite for years. You won’t believe it starts...
Rice Pilaf with Apples & Raisins
I love making bulgar pilaf with apricots. So glad I tried it with dried apples and golden raisins! —Elizabeth Dumont,...
Warm Mustard Potato Salad
This tangy mixture is wonderful and so different from traditional potato salads. The Dijon mustard and dill spark the flavor....
Tortilla Ham Pinwheels
Looking for an easy appetizer to bring to a party or get-together? These rapid roll-ups from Judy Addair rely on...
Pork Tenderloins with Wild Rice
Apricots say sweet things to earthy herbs in this gravy-licious meal. Remember this recipe—it’s worthy of a weekend celebration. —Taste...
Skinny Crab Quiche
Crabmeat, zucchini, cheddar cheese and green onions flavor this savory crustless quiche. I take this to potlucks, cut into appetizer-size...
Homemade Pancake Syrup
This simple maple syrup cooks up in minutes but leaves a lasting impression. It's best served hot over waffles or...
Strawberry Cream Puffs
Lots of people think cream puffs are difficult to make—but I've never had these fail me!
By now, I...
Roast Rack of Lamb with Herb Sauce
The sauce uses eight of my favorite herbs, but making it is a cinch. The aroma of the lamb while...
Lemony Cooler
Everyone thinks I've gone to a lot of trouble when making this refreshing summer drink, but it's so easy! I...
Celebration Green Beans
“My husband loves green beans, and really likes this recipe. It's a nice change from a regular green bean casserole!”
Red Cabbage Casserole
Since I enjoy spending time with my guests rather than alone in the kitchen, this one's a favorite dish...I've served...
Almond Rice Pilaf
Sharon Adamczyk of Wind Lake, Wisconsin writes, "With quick-cooking rice, this is a speedy side dish...but the almonds make it...
Aunt Ruth’s Famous Butterscotch Cheesecake
Aunt Ruth was our nanny when I was little and made this cheesecake often. Since it had to chill overnight, it...
Ladyfinger Cheesecake
"My mom got this recipe from a friend, and after we tried it, we promised we'd never make cheesecake any...
Fruity Sherbet Punch
Everybody loves glasses of this sweet fruit punch. When entertaining, I start with a quart of sherbet, then I add...
Make-Ahead Creamy Potatoes
For the holidays, I usually serve the traditional foods with a new spin or two on family favorites. I put...
Best Rhubarb Pudding Cake
I received this recipe years ago from a co-worker. Today, my family and I really enjoy this dessert. It's nice...
Layered Carrot Cake
I never liked carrot cake until I tried this one. The rich, moist cake with orange-flavored frosting is now a...
Mixed Greens with Orange Juice Vinaigrette
Like a string of pearls on a little black dress, a vinaigrette is a classic way to dress a salad....
Ham & Cheese Scones
I make these scones as a way to use up leftover ham. The cheesy, savory wonders are a delight as...
Mediterranean Mashed Potatoes
It's hard for our family to imagine eating mashed potatoes any other way but this. It tastes great on its...
Easter Fruit Salad
Using pastel marshmallows, both young and old alike are sure to enjoy this colorful Easter fruit salad from Deanna Richter...
Cornmeal Lime Cookies
Here’s something a little different for your platter of Christmas sweets. Cornmeal gives these light cookies crunch, and the tart...
Strawberry-Orange Spinach Salad
"Years ago, my husband and I went to a dinner catered by a high school cooking class, and they served...
Orange Vinaigrette Spinach Salad
This special salad is lightly coated in a refreshing citrus dressing. I sometimes serve it with a side of cottage...
Roasted Harvest Vegetables
This is a favorite side dish to serve any time we're having company. I like to pair it with just...