Pork Tenderloin Medallions
“As a busy mom, I’m always on the look out for elegant dishes that are quick to make for a...
Cream Cheese Bonbons
These pretty coconut-speckled candies are rolled in grated chocolate, but you could also coat them in finely chopped nuts, chocolate...
Chocolate Candy Clusters
I give these as gifts and bring them to parties—they’re always a hit! Try using peanuts in place of walnuts....
Herb-Stuffed Red Peppers
“We love to cook and experiment with new dishes,” writes Brenda Joyner of Pateros, Washington. “We found this recipe online...
Tomato Rice Pilaf
Parsley, green onions and tomatoes add festive color to this mild rice dish from Carole Fraser of Toronto, Ontario. “I...
Sweetheart Trifle
"If you're a peanut butter and chocolate lover, this fantastic trifle is for you," assures Lorie Cooper of Chatham, Ontario....
White Chocolate Pie
For Valentine's Day, tint whipped topping pink to cover Sue Brown's creamy dessert. Follow the Hanover, Indiana cook's lead and...
Pretty Petits Fours
Add a delicate touch to your dessert table with these bite-sized cakes. We decorated the tops with simple buttercream rosettes...
Sugar Cookie Cutouts
I must have over 100 different cookie cutters and have had fun putting them to use with this recipe over...
Cherry Bonbon Cookies
This is a very old recipe from my grandma. The sweet cherry filling surprises folks trying them for the first...
Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
My husband, Doug, loved his groom's cake that was topped with this smooth, rich chocolate buttercream frosting and accented with...
Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake
My love for chocolate-covered cherries inspired this fun and fancy cheesecake that's perfect for Christmas.
Sweetheart Cookies
These rounds filled with fruit preserves were blue-ribbon winners at the county fair two years running. A family favorite, they...
Rosemary Garlic Shrimp
Delicate shrimp take on fabulous flavor when simmered in a chicken broth mixed with garlic and ripe olives. —Taste of...
Homemade Pancake Syrup
This simple maple syrup cooks up in minutes but leaves a lasting impression. It's best served hot over waffles or...
Buttermilk Chocolate Cake
"My 12 children, 26 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren always request this cake for their birthdays," says Imogene Koepnick of Delavan,...
Strawberry Ice
When we pick strawberries at a local farm, this is what many of the berries are used for. It's a...
Schaum Strawberry Torte
This recipe was handed down from my German grandma. She took great pride in serving this delicate dessert. Whenever I...
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
When I baked this moist, fudgy chocolate crinkle cookie recipe for the first time, my three preschool children went wild...
Old-Fashioned Cheesecake
"For variety, I like to use fresh fruit- strawberries, kiwi, raspberries, blueberries, etc.- on top of this cheesecake," says Marian...
Hazelnut Brownies
I created these deep chocolate brownies by combining several recipes. After they cooled, I divided them up and put them...
White Chocolate Berry Dessert
I made this recipe up and after fine-tuning it a bit, I think I have a hit! One of my...
Salmon with Cucumber Sauce
A thick and creamy white sauce with chopped cucumber tops broiled salmon fillets in this tasty main dish from Shirley...
Mushroom and Spinach Saute
Mushrooms and spinach make a super fast combination that’s perfect for two. And it’s easy to double or triple for...
Sour Cherry Sorbet
My mother-in-law has a sour cherry tree in her yard that yields many quarts of cherries each June, and this...
Maraschino Cherry Almond Bread
Pretty bits of maraschino cherries peek out of every piece of this bread, turning its moist interior bright pink. The...
Fortune Cookies
Our Test Kitchen staff came up with these sweet Valentine treats. Tuck a written sentiment inside...and share the tasty homemade...
Beef Steaks with Blue Cheese
My guests often ask for this winning recipe and are surprised at how simple it is to prepare.
Secret Kiss Cupcakes
I earned a merit badge by dreaming up these cupcakes for a Cub Scouts meeting. You should have seen the...