Dirt Balls
Dill and garlic go well with the tang of feta in this cheese ball...in fact, I think it tastes like...
Garlic Artichoke Dip
Not only is this chilled dip delicious and lower in fat, but it also offers easy make-ahead convenience. —Lisa Varner,...
Minted Pears
My grandmother would use food coloring to make red and green pears only at Christmastime, and I enjoy carrying on...
Nut Goody Bars
My mother passed this delicious recipe down to me—we both love to cook. One nice thing about it is that...
Pasta Fruit Salad
When I serve this unusual but delicious dish at a buffet dinner or picnic, it always draws favorable comments. Give...
Cold Pizza Dip
My sisters and I each have our specialty recipes, and this is mine. Make the recipe your own by adding...
Crab Rangoon Cheese Ball
My whole family loves crab rangoon, so I wanted to come up with a healthier version—no deep frying! Word of...
Caramel Nougat Candy
With crunchy peanuts, gooey caramel and fluffy marshmallow creme, these sweet sensations taste just like one of my favorite candy...
Mini Beef Tourtieres
Here's a twist on the traditional tourtiere recipe. Ground beef replaces pork, and cream cheese pastry takes the place of...
Trail Mix Slices
With big handfuls of dried apricots and cherries, almonds and pistachios, we make dozens of treats you can take anywhere.—Donna...
Shrimp Salad with Vinaigrette
"This is a wonderful light main dish to serve when you aren't in the mood for a heavy meal," suggests...
Make-Ahead Broccoli Salad
My son-in-law is a professional chef, and he shared this original recipe with me last year. The salad is an...
Country Rice Salad
This is a delicious way to prepare rice and is a nice change from potato salad. It goes especially well...
Pumpkin Fudge
I look forward to the taste of pumpkin every Thanksgiving. This easy pumpkin fudge recipe lets me do that and...
Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
Spinach salad looks best-dressed when it's dotted with luscious red strawberries and toasted pecans. Finish it out with a sweet...
Lucky Lime Salad
To start your St. Patrick's Day feast off right, be sure to hand out lucky shamrocks—in the shape of those...
Orzo Cheesecake Fruit Salad
This salad features my favorite fruits, complemented by the creamy pudding mix. It even works as a dessert. —Priscilla Gilbert,...
Blueberry Pretzel Dessert
I received this recipe from my sister-in-law many years ago, and it's been requested by my daughter for her birthday...
Eggnog Creams
I adapted a creamy, dreamy truffle recipe from a chocolate cookbook and came up with my variation to give as...
Sweet Dill Refrigerator Pickles
Dill and cucumbers are natural companions in a number of dishes. I turn to this recipe every summer when my...
Cool and Creamy Raspberry Delight
I knew that this cool, fruit and creamy dessert was a winner the first time I tasted it. I confirmed...
Zippy Watermelon Salsa
Served wtih tortilla chips, this zippy salsa won't last long. The mix of melon, black beans and jalapeno will be...
Cheesy Onion Roll-ups
These roll-ups are very fast to fix. You can make them ahead and keep them wrapped in the refrigerator until...
Pineapple Lime Gelatin
This recipe was passed down by my mother. We serve it often, but especially at Christmas and Thanksgiving. Of course,...
Spicy Antipasto Salad
Packed with inviting ingredients and fabulous flavors, this salad is a favorite at all our family picnics. Use dried herbs...
Homemade Lemonade
Club soda gives a little fizz to this refreshing sweet-tart beverage. —Becky Baird, Salt Lake City, Utah
Delicious Angel Food Dessert
“This is one of my favorite desserts,” confirms Jessie Bradley of Bella Vista, Arkansas. “I took it to a family...
Swamp Juice a la Slime
The green goo oozing down the sides of the eerie wine glasses make this fruity beverage perfect for any Halloween...
Crunchy Tossed Salad
Count on compliments, not leftovers, when you share this fun, tossed salad at your next gathering. It's so easy to...