Grandma’s Roasted Duck
When I was growing up, my grandma always served roast duck for the holidays, and for other family events throughout...
Maple Bourbon Salmon
This flavorful salmon feels fancy for a holiday but it is so simple to make! —Diane Higgins, Tampa, Florida
Turkey Corn Chowder
This thick and rich turkey corn chowder uses up Thanksgiving leftovers. Every so often, my grandmother would even add chopped...
Orange and Olives Salad
My grandmother made sure this orange and olives salad was on our holiday table every year. It's so light and...
Sweet and Savory Deviled Eggs
My Grandma Phyllis' sweet and savory deviled eggs are unrivaled by any of the ones I've tried. The sweetness of...
Chipped Beef Cheese Ball
This delicious appetizer is near and dear to our family. It is a symbol of our family's Christmas and New...
Celery Gratin
This celery gratin was a dish our family came to love. My grandmother knew how to create a dish out...
Cherry-Tarragon Holiday Dinner Rolls
My grandmother made these holiday dinner rolls for any big holiday, and we would all clamor at the table to...
Grandma’s Oatmeal Bars
While I was growing up, I enjoyed my grandma's oatmeal bars every Christmas. This recipe reminds me of her and...
Puff Pastry Apple Strudel
This puff pastry apple strudel is such a fun recipe. It can be served alone or with a side salad....
Asparagus Galette with Goat Cheese
This asparagus galette could be an appetizer or a side dish, or you could top it with an egg and...
Italian Cream-Filled Cake
This Italian cream dessert is very simple but fancy enough to serve as a birthday cake. It’s low on sugar...
Rose and Raspberry Fool
I came up with this recipe when I was going through a floral phase, putting rose or lavender in everything....
Rose Wine Cocktail
This is an easy way to dress up wine for a party. Other fruit, like watermelon balls or sliced peaches,...
Chilled Asparagus with Basil Cream
My family loves chilled asparagus. It's the perfect veggie to have on a warm night, or any night for that...
Glazed Marsala Carrots with Hazelnuts
This makes an elegant side dish for company and is easy enough to make when you want to serve something...
Maple Miso Sweet Potato Casserole
This recipe takes a beloved holiday side dish and gives it a savory twist. —Sara Schwabe, Bloomington, Indiana
Creamy Celery Root and Pearl Onions
I have made creamed onions for several recent Thanksgivings and wanted to change the recipe, so I decided to add...
Audrey’s Lemon Meringue Bars
In our backyard resides a prolific lemon tree. We are forever trying to find new ways to incorporate these lovely...
Air-Fryer Beets with Orange Gremolata and Goat Cheese
My grandma always grew beets and then pickled or canned them, but I prefer to prepare them differently. These roasted...
Sweet Potato Souffle with Pecans
My grandmother makes this sweet potato souffle recipe every Thanksgiving. It's just so full of love and memories (and pecans!)...
Honey-Kissed Savory Shortbread Crackers
It may seem like a lot of work to make homemade crackers. However, after you’ve tasted these sweet and savory...
Cinnamon Rolls with Cookie Butter Filling
I created this recipe when I had a jar of cookie butter on hand and I was craving cinnamon rolls....
Banana Pudding Tart
Here's a tart version of the classic banana pudding. Use the entire box of vanilla wafers, reserving 1/4 cup to...
Muffin-Tin Scrambled Eggs
I made these one year at Christmas as a way to save time, and they were a big hit. I...
Orange Rosemary Carrots
Our whole family loves rosemary, and I grow it along with carrots in my garden every year. This is a...
Cheesy Bacon and Grits Casserole
I was craving grits for breakfast, so I created this masterpiece with fresh corn and leftover bacon. Serve with avocado...
Savory Stuffed Cherry Peppers
Our family’s holiday dinners always include a giant antipasto, and the showpiece when we were growing up was Mom’s stuffed...
Mocha Cinnamon Rolls
I love cinnamon rolls and coffee together! They are the perfect flavor combination, which is proven by these mocha cinnamon...