Peanut Butter & Jelly Cupcakes
My husband's love for classic peanut butter and jelly inspired this recipe. The strawberry buttercream and peanut butter frosting are...
Cranberry-Filled Orange Pound Cake
I made this for a holiday dinner with my family. Everyone loved the cran-orange flavor and the sweet glaze drizzled...
Hot Spiced Berry Punch
I like to make punch in the slow cooker for parties. Add a splash of bourbon or whisky for an...
Buffalo Chicken Potato Skins
Take two popular restaurant nibbles, put them together and you'll have an unforgettable appetizer for your next holiday get-together. —Bridget...
Festive Holiday Punch
This refreshing holiday punch has a gorgeous raspberry color and tangy flavor. To complete the magic, we garnish the glasses...
Owl Tree
I have been “cooking” since I was 3 years old. Now I cook for my two teenage sons and bake...
Cheesy Mashed Potato Cups
I double this mashed potato recipe for an extra batch to freeze. It’s a nice alternative to the standard potatoes...
Toffee Angel Food Cake
Chopped toffee bits and whipped cream make the sweet flavor and light, moist texture of angel food even more indulgent....
Hearty Ragu Bolognese
My robust ragu combines ground beef, sausage and chicken. Serve it over any type of pasta, or baked or fried...
Ultimate Chocolate Chunk Pecan Pie
Our family hosts an annual barn party for our close friends, complete with a pie cook-off. A few years ago,...
Cherry-Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
My kids love making these home-style cookies. They're so wonderful when warm. —Jaye Beeler, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Ultimate Steak de Burgo
When asked why Midwesterners prepare their beef well-done, President Truman responded that "only coyotes and predatory animals eat raw beef."...
Penuche Fudge
This is a favorite recipe that has been in our family for over 20 years. My aunt taught me how...
Coconut Dream Cupcakes
My daughter, Elizabeth, came up with this incredible recipe. The cream cheese in the middle is a fun surprise when...
Mushroom-Stuffed Baked Brie
My husband loves sauteed mushrooms and I love brie, so I decided to experiment and see if I could create...
Little Amaretto Loaf Cakes
Using smaller pans and topping the cakes with amaretto glaze makes these loaves so incredibly moist. —Donna Lamano, Olathe, Kansas
Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie
Apples and cinnamon go together like peanut butter and jelly. It's no wonder my kids love this scrumptious cinnamon roll...
Salted Toffee Cashew Cookies
When I get toffee bits, butterscotch chips and cashews together in one cookie, the sweet and salty combo is nearly...
Chocolate-Dipped Meringue Sandwich Cookies
These light, airy morsels are twice as nice with two meringue cookies and velvety ganache in between. —Donna Pochoday-Stelmach, Morristown,...
Mexican Chocolate Walnut-Cherry Biscotti
I love to combine flavors and spices from different cultures. These cookies have ground cinnamon in them, which is a...
Date Nut Balls
A friend gave me this recipe more than 30 years ago. It is my husband's favorite treat. I like these...
Maple-Walnut Spritz Cookies
After taking a trip to Vermont during maple harvest season and tasting amazing maple goodies, I just had to make...
Turtle Cookies
Our special education class developed these fudgy turtle cookies. We have a cookie club teachers can pay to join, and...
Chocolate Peppermint Snaps
This is one of my family's favorite cookies. My brother baked them for a Boy Scout fundraiser, and they were...
Raspberry Coconut Balls
My family loves Hostess Zingers, especially the raspberry flavor coated with coconut, inspiring this treat to make for school bake...
Coffeehouse Caramel-Dark Chocolate-Latte Cookie
These taste like my favorite coffee house drink in cookie form. They're crispy outside, but soft in the middle. —Angela...
Gingerbread Cake with Whipped Cream Frosting
Pleasantly-spiced gingerbread and crunchy nuts are the stars in this stunning dessert. Top the delectable delight with spiced whipped cream...
Red Velvet White Chip Cookies
These cookies are soft, chewy and taste as good as they sound. The first time I baked them, I took...
Southern Peach Upside-Down Cake
A dear friend from the South gave me the idea for this peachy cake. I add bourbon and top each...