Mother's Day Recipes

Everyone likes a good old-fashioned cookie mix—and this one is especially popular with chocoholics! Tie the prep and baking directions...

Every special occasion deserves a refreshing beverage (and a lovely punch bowl). Our tea has a tangy flavor from lemonade,...

After much research, tasting and tweaking, I finally came up with this beef bolognese recipe that is based on a...

I can't make this dish without printing enough copies of the recipe to hand out to girlfriends at my book...

My mother made these hard-to-resist rolls when I was young. I always warm up after having one, and so will...

“This simple recipe mimics one of my favorite menu items at a local Italian restaurant. Now we can enjoy this...

As a child, I loved Neapolitan ice cream. I thought it would be fun to create a cheesecake with the...

The flavors in this ice cream take me back to European vacations I've enjoyed in the past. I am a...

It wouldn't be a family gathering at our house without this favorite strudel. The sweetness from the apples and the...

Toasting the flour to a light tan color gives this gravy a rich taste and
thickness, without overloading on...

Kids will love helping to create our fun breakfast treat for mom or dad. Remember this syrup. It's delightful and...

I bake these delightful cookies every year for Christmas and when I share a tray of my homemade treats with...

“With its mild maple flavor and crispy broiled topping, this oatmeal is comforting yet special. I often use dried cherries...

Chicken thighs are inexpensive and make a great dinner for a large group. The apricot glaze gives the meat a...

Eaten warm with a dollop of fruit compote, these scones are a little piece of heaven. If serving to guests,...

Instead of topping my burgers with cheese, I like to shred it and mix it into the meat when shaping...

Strawberries and cucumbers together—I just love this combination! We used to eat a lot of cucumbers growing up in upstate...

Orange, grapefruit and jicama add color and texture to this out-of-the-ordinary fruit salad. Sometimes I'll toss in slices of mango...

Stuffed tomatoes provide endless options when you add meat, cheese, rice, veggies – or in this case, orzo. — Jenni...

I had a similar dish in a restaurant in Seattle, and when I returned home I just had to try...

One night I looked in the refrigerator and pondered what I could make with chicken, cheese, mushrooms and pesto. This...

I’ve cooked lobster alla diavola (devil’s style) since I was first married. We serve lobster at family celebrations, usually with...

My pie-flavored smoothie is loaded with fruit. The spices make it all come together. —Karen Sikora, Dayton, Nevada

Toss satisfying cheese tortellini and mozzarella with refreshing veggies for a substantial potluck salad. Sometimes I keep a bowl of...

Broccoli rabe is one of my favorite veggies. Since it cooks right with the pasta, you can multitask. Before you...

Chocolate and raspberries are two of my ideal ingredients, so I pack both into pancakes. I make them in honor...

You can use any flavor of ice cream in this frosty dessert. Chocolate and vanilla would be delicious substitutes for...

A bumper crop of rhubarb and mint from my garden inspired me to create this thirst-quenching pick-me-up. Raspberries deepen the...

Pannekoeken, or Dutch baked pancakes, are a treat in my husband’s family. You can also try this recipe with vanilla...