Old-Fashioned Cheesecake
"For variety, I like to use fresh fruit- strawberries, kiwi, raspberries, blueberries, etc.- on top of this cheesecake," says Marian...
Dark Chocolate Raspberry Fudge
Something about the combination of dark chocolate and raspberry is just so addicting. This fudge makes a heartfelt homemade gift,...
Shortcake with Fresh Rhubarb Sauce
Every spring when her rhubarb was ready, my mother-in-law chopped it up for this moist cake. If your rhubarb is...
Creamy Banana Pecan Pie
You'll get many compliments when you serve this layered banana beauty. It's a snap to prepare because the filling starts...
Cherry Yeast Coffee Cake
My mother taught me how to cook, and this delightful recipe is from her. Whoever tries it says it’s the...
Eggs Benedict Bake with Bearnaise Sauce
I've made this recipe for my family every Christmas morning for 10 years—it's a food tradition that we look forward...
Caramel Pretzel Bites
I created this recipe wanting to make my own version of a popular candy store pretzel log dipped in caramel,...
Walnut-Crusted Ginger Salmon
For those who aren’t wild about fish, this gingery salmon is a game-changer. Baking on foil makes for extra-easy cleanup....
Mocha Cookies
Crisp on the outside, gooey on the inside, these mocha-flavored cookies from Pamela Jessen in Calgary, Alberta are the perfect...
Pepperoni Spinach Quiche
Several years ago, I had to come up with an appetizer to serve at a pool party, and this colorful...
Quick Corn and Black Bean Salad
I'm often asked to create "different" recipes for parties. This corn salad, cooked up for a barbecue, was an instant...
Sauerkraut Slaw
This sweet crunchy combination marinates overnight, so it's handy to make ahead of time. "It's often served at barbecues and...
Mushroom & Spinach Eggs Benedict
There are so many ways to experiment with eggs Benedict, and this is my favorite version. The earthy flavors of...
Mixed Berry Pizza
The fresh fruit shines through in this colorful dessert pizza. It's also a tempting appetizer at parties because it's a...
Luscious Lemon Cake Roll
A co-worker shared the recipe for this elegant cake roll. It's perfect for rounding out a special meal.—Darlene Brenden, Salem,...
Meringue Kisses
There's a nice chocolaty surprise inside these sweet kisses. They're my husband's top choice each Christmas.—Tami Henke, Lockport, Illinois
Vanilla Bean Cake with White Chocolate Ganache
For a distinctive dessert with unforgettable flavor, I recommend this cake. Feel free to substitute your favorite jam and lend...
Crumb-Topped Blueberry Coffee Cake
This sweet crumb-topped cake gets it's moistness from blueberries and cream cheese. "I like to make it ahead and freeze...
Savory BLT Cheesecake
Did you know that cheesecake could be savory instead of sweet? Tomato and green onions mixed with cream cheese is...
Lemon Meringue Muffins
These muffins taste like a favorite pie of mine. The meringue adds a unique flavor.—Nancy Kearney, Massillon, Ohio
Cherry-Almond Coffee Cake
Every Christmas morning, I bake a coffee cake that's rich and creamy like a cheesecake. My family loves cherries on...
German Potato Salad with Eggs
This recipe has been in my family for over 100 years! At family get-togethers, it never fails to please.
Frosty Toffee Bits Pie
On a hot summer day or to finish off a wonderful meal any time, this dessert tastes oh-so-good! —LaDonna Reed,...
Coconut Bread
I've received many requests for this recipe. It's easy to make and just a little different from other quick breads...
Blueberry Cream Dessert
This no-fuss blueberry cream cheese dessert is one of the best layered pies around. —Mildred Sherrer, Fort Worth, Texas
Coconut Custard Pie
"My husband and I are both diabetic. We really appreciate desserts such as this creamy custard pie," says Eva Wright...
Folded Hazelnut Cookies
We first made these cookies when my boys were small, and they would always end up covered in flour and...
Oatmeal Nut Waffles
When I found this recipe in a church cookbook early in my marriage, I was eager to try it. It...
Mrs. Thompson’s Carrot Cake
I received this recipe from the mother of a patient I cared for back in 1972 in St. Paul, Minnesota....