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I decorate my little spirals with vanilla icing, but they're yummy without it, too. Dried apricots and lots of spice...

Everyone has a favorite potato salad, and this is mine. As a young bride, I was eager to learn how...

When we were growing up, my mother made sugar cookies dotted with ground walnuts as a special treat to welcome...

I was so excited to bake these with my mom after coming home from studying abroad in Germany. They remind...

I created these soft, sparkly cookies because my sister loves cinnamon French toast covered in maple syrup. In the case...

My little nieces love to help decorate these doughnut-shaped cookies. They top them with sprinkles, chopped pecans or crushed candy...

This recipe came from a cooking class I attended at a local department store. I first served it to my...

This blueberry custard pie is one of my husband’s favorite desserts. We pick our own fresh blueberries; they make the...

These soft and chewy cookies couldn’t be easier to make. Jazz them up with a chocolate kiss in the center,...

Deciding to make a real homemade dessert one night, I mixed up this pudding. It's from my favorite cookbook with...

"I entertain often, so this crowd-pleasing dessert is frequently on the menu," relates Evelyn Schmidt of Toms River, New Jersey....

This pie is a rite of spring at our house, and many people have enjoyed sharing it with us. We...

Rich color, a perky texture and tongue-tingling flavor make this relish a feast for the eyes and the taste buds....

Loaded with cake cubes and fruit, an old English trifle is always welcome at a holiday dinner. The creamy, homemade...

I found this recipe when going through my grandmother's old files. It was originally made with an orange filling, but...

My father loves apple pie, and I’ve been baking them since I was a child. An out-of-the-ordinary spice combination and...

With black beans, avocados, corn, peppers and cilantro, this family bean dip has lots of flavor and texture. This dip...

Rich and creamy, this eye-catching torte makes quite an impression. Every time I take it to a party, it receives...

These roll-ups from our Test Kitchen are sliced thick, then stacked slightly askew to resemble a backbone. Feel free to...

This frightfully fun salad features cola, which adds to the bright, sparkling taste.

I grew up on a dairy farm in Wisconsin, so it's only natural I have a lot of recipes that...

This colorful salad with its red and green layers is fun to serve for a festive dinner or brunch. It's...

One Christmas I dreamed this recipe up when making butter crunch toffee. It is an addictive treat that disappears fast.—Heather...

There's no need to slave away making mashed potatoes at the last minute, not when this creamy, comforting potato side...

When it’s cut into squares, this colorful dessert looks just like stained-glass windows. The buttery graham cracker crust pairs perfectly...

"This yummy recipe from my husband's sister, Gloria, is a favorite when we gather with our five married children," reports...

A “must” at our family reunions is this easy make-ahead gelatin salad. Try decorating the top with maraschino cherries. The...

Sweet, crunchy and colorful, this salad has a fresh mix of textures and flavors. It tastes even better when you...

What a pretty parfait! Layered with fresh raspberries, it's a summertime treat. I'm a veterinarian. My husband, Jim, and I...