Curried Crab Spread
At holiday time, I always have cream cheese and crabmeat on hand. In case of drop-ins, I just mix up...
Chocolate Coconut Pie with Coconut Crust
Chewy coconut in both the fudgy filling and the homemade pastry crust make this pie a real standout. I mix...
Honeyed Carrots with Citrus-Basil Gremolata
I love the scent of fresh basil. It's even better when paired with fresh citrus peel! In this recipe, the...
No-Bake Chocolate-Pecan Tartlets
At the last minute, I frantically came up with this treat for a holiday tea. The tartlets were quickly gobbled...
Brussels Sprouts in Lemon Sauce
I've been making this wonderful dish for more than 20 years. I can't even remember where I got the recipe,...
Baked Pearl Onions
Tender and buttery, these little baked onions will fit into just about any dinner menu. I dress them up with...
Bourbon-Glazed Meatballs
A must for any appetizer menu, these mouthwatering meatballs require very little preparation, leaving you plenty of time to finish...
Almond Pear Torte
Yum! This recipe combines cheesecake, pears and nutmeg for a scrumptious holiday dessert. I sprinkle slivered almonds on top. —Trisha...
Cranberry-Pineapple Gelatin Mold
This cranberry mold has become a tradition in our home during the holidays. You can use a blender to combine...
Gingersnap Cream Cookie Cups
Whole wheat flour gives a rustic look to little tassies that are big on flavor. The velvety, rich filling is...
Mediterranean Apricot Phyllo Bites
Apricot and almonds make these flaky little bites a delicious ending to a meal or a special evening snack. Try...
Cranberry Eggnog Braid
Meet the Cook: Whether at Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year's, this is a good party bread. You can't beat it...
Raspberry Sacher Torte
It may look like this torte took hours to make, but it has a surprisingly short list of ingredients. A...
Orange Brownies
"Chocolate and orange go together deliciously in these moist fudgy brownies," notes Rosella Peters from Gull Lake, Saskatchewan. Pecans add...
Four-Cheese Rice Casserole
My husband and I developed this recipe to avoid making a broccoli and rice casserole that we had relied on...
Creamy Lime Potato Salad
Not only is this change-of-pace salad good served cold, but it is absolutely fantastic when it's warmed a tad. The...
Creamy Carrot Parsnip Soup
Our farm family would eat soup every day as long as it didn't come from a can! This smooth creamy...
Sugar ‘n’ Spice Nuts
To tell the truth, I can't recall where this recipe came from. It's been a regular in my holiday baking,...
Apple-Sweet Potato Bake
Apples and sweet potatoes are perfect partners in this slightly sweet casserole from our home economists. Every bite tastes like...
Cheddar Creamed Corn
I took this super easy recipe to a school potluck once and it was gone in no time. I’ve been...
Muenster Bread
Many years ago my sister and I won blue ribbons in 4-H with this bread. The recipe makes a beautiful...
Cardamom Twist
This golden bread has a soft, tender texture and the perfect amount of cardamom flavor in every bite. Slices are...
Pecan Apple Pancakes
Weekend brunches are a big deal here in Texas, and these sweet, well-spiced pancakes make any breakfast special. So put...
Orange Buttermilk Gelatin Salad Mold
A dear friend shared this recipe with me years ago. Now it's my favorite dish to take to a church...
Makeover Seven-Grain Cereal Bread
No longer is baking bread an all-day affair. Quick-rise yeast helps these tender, mildly sweet loaves come together in half...
Veggie Lasagna
No one will even miss the meat when you serve this vegetable-rich lasagna. It has a fresh, full-bodied flavor. To...
Scalloped Cranberries
This warm cranberry casserole is a nice substitute for traditional cranberry relish. It's been a staple on my holiday table...
Sunday Dinner Mashed Potatoes
Sour cream and cream cheese add delicious dairy flavors to these potatoes. They can be prepared in advance and are...
Glazed Pfeffernuesse
Our version of the classic German cookie is nice to have on hand throughout the holiday season. They stay fresh—and...