Truffle-Filled Cupcakes
All creatures of All Hallows' Eve are sure to delight in this treat with its unexpected surprise. You can use...
Vanilla Citrus Cider
My mom used to make cider for the holidays, so I based my citrus-vanilla variation on her recipe. I think...
Beef Roast with Cranberry Gravy
I can easily get this robust recipe ready in the morning and let it cook all day so that it's...
Monster Caramel Apples
Our Test Kitchen used Karen Ann Bland's delicious recipe for caramel apples and added fun ingredients to make these special...
Maple-Walnut Spritz Cookies
After taking a trip to Vermont during maple harvest season and tasting amazing maple goodies, I just had to make...
Pear-Apple Cocktail
Ah, the memories we made when we went to Hawaii and concocted this drink for our first toast on the...
Goblin Bites
Use vegetable scraps to create ghoulish monster faces on each wonton dip cup. Cut leftover wontons into fun Halloween shapes...
Monster Curried Cheese Ball
Don't be afraid of this cheese ball! The combination of the bold chutney and the mellow cheddar and blue cheeses...
Cherry Cider
This nicely spiced, simmered beverage is so warming. For a special holiday accent, garnish the mugs using maraschino cherries and...
Spooky Gelatin Bubble Cupcakes
It's so much fun to make these and decorate with them! Bubbles can be made weeks ahead. Turn them into...
Rum Raisin Muffins
Both men and women enjoy these rum-flavored, raisin-filled goodies. I think they're best served warm with mugs of hot coffee...
Apple Peanut Butter Cookies
These apple peanut butter cookies are great for fall gatherings. They're crisp on the outside and soft inside. —Marjorie Benson,...
Yummy Cracker Snacks
These treats are my family’s favorite. In fact, it seems no matter how many I make, they always disappear too...
Caramel Snickerdoodle Bars
What did I do when I couldn’t decide between two of my favorite desserts? I combined them! This snickerdoodle-blondie hybrid...
Apricot-Apple Cider
Dried apricots give this comforting cider a marvelous twist. Add cranberries, cinnamon, allspice and cloves for the perfect hot drink...
Easy Party Meatballs
Meatballs are always great for parties. This is an easy twist on the usual recipe, and it's very fast to...
Squirmy Wormy Sandwiches
My sister and I came up with this recipe while thinking of spooky, ghoulish foods for a Halloween party. You...
Spider Bread
Set out this unique spider instead of biscuits or rolls, and you'll definitely make an impression. Start with from-scratch dough...
Black Forest Sandwich Cookies
Speed up prep time for these sandwich cookies by using chocolate wafers from the cookie aisle. You can even make...
Brownie Spiders
I'm absolutely petrified of real spiders. But I can make an exception for these cute ones made from chocolate. They...
Chicken Stuffed with Walnuts, Apples & Brie
When I want a simple-to-do weeknight dinner, I often turn to chicken. In this recipe, the stuffing combines sweet and...
Wormy Orange Punch
Gummy worms crawling out of the punch bowl will have your guests howling as they ladle out cups of this...
Apple-Cinnamon Mini Pies
I came up with the idea for my mini pie recipes while snacking on applesauce one night and thought it...
Apple-Cinnamon Snack Mix
This colorful and crunchy concoction with a sweet-spicy coating is great for parties or just snacking, says field editor Virginia...
Apple Crisp Muffins
Waking up to the smell of apple muffins will start your family’s day off right. Cream cheese filling makes them...
Cinnamon-Apple Brown Betty
If I had to define the "Betty" of Apple Brown Betty, she'd be a smart and thrifty Southern gal with...
Apple Cinnamon Turnovers
I uses refrigerated biscuits to assemble these turnovers in a jiffy. They also have a easy filling made with chopped...
Caramel Apple Salad
Kids of all ages will love the caramel apple taste of this easy-to-prepare dish. "This salad could arguably be used...
Caramel Apple Trifle
Trifles are terrific desserts because they're made in advance and feed a crowd. This caramel-apple version appeals to kids of...