Jeweled Endive Salad
Every Christmas, friends have a huge potluck party. I wanted to bring something unique, so I topped off endive and...
Old-Fashioned Pear Cake
Old-fashioned pear spice cake is a wonderful ending to a meal. It's not too heavy or rich, but the moist...
Sweet Potato Crostini
For party time, I turn this sweet potato side dish into an appetizer by serving it on slices of a...
Cherry Pear Pie
Two of my family's favorite fruits appear in this splendid pie with a nutty streusel topping. I like to serve...
Broccoli with Asiago
This is one of the best (and most simple) ways I’ve found to serve broccoli. It’s also good with Parmesan...
Cranberry Orange Sandwich Cookies
My sweet-tart cookies make a terrific addition to a holiday dessert tray. I love the creamy orange filling.—Trisha Kruse, Eagle,...
Glazed Ginger Bars
I can’t think of the holidays without these luscious bars. The scent and flavor of ginger are just right for...
Scalloped Sweet Corn Casserole
This is my Grandma Ostendorf's corn recipe I grew up enjoying. Now a grandmother myself, I still serve this comfy,...
Crumb-Topped Broccoli Bake
Broccoli is one of the main crops grown in this area. This recipe has pleased just about everyone who has...
Cherry Chocolate Pecan Pie
I'm a pie baker and this is one my family frequently requests. With the brandy infused cherries and chocolate chips,...
Prize-Winning Apple Pie
I've baked many apple pies in the last 40 years. But when I entered this apple pie at the 1987...
Mashed Red Potatoes
These simple yet satisfying chunky mashed potatoes are rich enough to stand on their own—but a big pat of butter...
Northwoods Wild Rice Salad
This is my Minnesota version of a vintage German slaw that’s popular at church suppers. The wild rice has a...
Garlic-Rosemary Brussels Sprouts
This is my go-to Thanksgiving side dish. It is healthy and easy, and it doesn't take very much time or...
Hot Apple Punch
With its soothing cinnamon seasoning, this fresh and flavorful apple punch is a must for Christmastime.
Crispy Potato Puffs
Crispy coating surrounds a velvety potato filling in these adorable puffs. They make a perfect side for meats and poultry....
Collard Greens & Beans
I didn't eat southern-style collards until a friend gave me a recipe for greens with bacon and pinto beans. Now...
Honey-Butter Peas and Carrots
This classic combination of peas and carrots is enriched with a handful of flavor enhancers. Slow cooking allows the ingredients...
Cranberry-Orange Crumb Tart
After my sister took the family to the local cranberry festival, my mom bet me that I couldn't make a...
Overnight Pumpkin French Toast Casserole
Recipes that don't tie me to the kitchen—that’s what I’m all about. I make this luscious dish the night before...
Tangerine Tossed Salad
My mother taught me how to cook when I was a young girl. The sweet tangerines and crunchy caramelized almonds...
Onion Yorkshire Puddings
This easy recipe is a cross between traditional Yorkshire pudding and popovers. It makes a perfect complement to prime rib....
Honey-Garlic Brussels Sprouts
At a holiday dinner recently, I had the best Brussels sprouts ever! They were seasoned to perfection and lightly sweetened....
Green Bean and Mozzarella Salad
Your tailgate crowd will love this bright, tasty salad from Stasha Wampler of Clinchport, Virginia. It's easy to make and...
Oat Apple Crisp
A package of yellow cake mix sets this tasty crisp apart from others. Serve it a la mode for an...
Cream Cheese Corn Bake
This side dish recipe gives corn a whole new look. Don't be surprised if even your pickiest eater loves it!...
Zucchini Egg and Cheese Casserole
Whether I'm preparing a sit-down dinner at home or attending a potluck buffet, family and friends have come to expect...
Rum Vanilla Cranberry Sauce
Cranberry sauce is one of my favorite things—this jazzed-up version combines vanilla with rum to create a rich flavorful sauce...
Seasoned Brown Rice Pilaf
For those of us who are white rice lovers at heart, this recipe makes brown rice taste great! Everyone takes...