Peanut Butter Cutout Cookies
I used peanut butter in place of the butter in my take on a traditional cutout cookie, which turned out...
Fiesta Beef & Cheese Skillet Cobbler
I tweaked my beefy skillet cobbler until it achieved the wow factor. It's now a family tradition. Top it off...
Shrimp Pasta Alfredo
My son loves any recipe with Alfredo sauce. As a bachelor, shrimp pasta was one of the first recipes he...
Christmas Tree Pull-Apart Bread
Christmas tree pull-apart bread is arranged in a festive shape for the Yuletide season, but the yeast rolls can also...
Peach-Basil Cooler
Mix peaches and basil with club soda for a cool and refreshing mocktail! —Dana Hinck, Pensacola, Florida
Chicken Curry Lasagna
My family loves Indian food, and I thought the creamy tomato-based sauce in our favorite curry would be tasty as...
Hearty Baked Potato Soup
I got this recipe from my aunt, a terrific cook. Full of bacon, cheese and chives, the soup tastes just...
Cookie Dough Brownies
When I take these rich brownies to any get-together, I carry the recipe, too, because it always gets requested. Children...
Egg Baskets Benedict
A little puff pastry turns Canadian bacon and eggs into a tasty update on eggs Benedict. We use a packaged...
Peanut Butter Cookie Cups
I’m a busy schoolteacher and pastor’s wife and I wouldn’t dare show my face at a church dinner or bake...
Fruity Croissant Puff
I got this recipe from a good friend. Sweet, tart, tender and light, it tastes like a Danish.—Myra Aimer, Tuttle,...
Grilled Garlic Naan
Indian food is my all-time favorite, and no meal is complete without some naan. I like to brush grilled or...
Cherry Pecan Dreams
Packed with fruit, nuts and vanilla chips, these are always a treat. To vary the flavor,
swap in dried...
Surefire Sugar Cookies
You can invite kids to help make these easy treats. Sometimes I melt white coating instead of chocolate chips because...
Apple Brown Betty
This apple brown betty can be whipped up in hardly any time. It costs little to prepare, but it's big...
Georgia Peach Ice Cream
My state is well known for growing amazing peaches. This ice cream has been a family favorite for more than...
Cranberry Slices
The holidays wouldn't be complete without a plateful of homemade cookies to give family and friends. Try these for gifts.—American...
Applesauce Loaf Cake
"Slices of this moist old-fashioned cake hold up well in a lunch bag," assures Pamela Kelley of Downey, California.
Momma’s Turkey Stew with Dumplings
I love my slow cooker, especially during the holidays. My mother used to make this turkey stew every year with...
Pear Custard Pie
Marie Rizzio of Interlochen, Michigan shares the secret of this mouthwatering pie. "When cooked, the pears become incredibly sweet, soft...
Rosemary Walnut Bread
I received this recipe from a friend who was moving into a new apartment. To celebrate, she made this bread...
Holiday Salsa
When we offer this cream-cheesy salsa of fresh cranberries, cilantro and a little jalapeno kick, everyone hovers around the serving...
Festive Cranberry Salad
This cool, tangy salad always prompts recipe requests. It must be the combination of tart cranberries, sweet pineapple and pecans...
Coffee Maple Spritz
I like spritz cookies because they're easier to make than rolled cutouts but I can still be creative with different...
Venison Meatballs
"I learned to cook game while my husband was a forestry student," recalls Sheila Reed from Fredericton, New Brunswick. "We...
Chicken Nut Puffs
Of the 15 to 20 items I set out when hosting holiday parties, these savory puffs are the first to...
Pecan Zucchini Bread
"Sour cream makes this the best quick bread I've ever come across," notes Audrey Lavoie. The Centerville, Ohio bake adds...
Dar’s Coconut Cream Pie
When I whip up a toasted coconut cream pie, my family goes wild and the pie vanishes. —Darlene Bartos, Shoreview,...
Festive Cranberry Relish Salad
My three grown daughters and their families are very fond of this festive-looking salad. It's on our buffet table every...