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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 It was originally made with an orange filling, but...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...

I used to live in Texas. When I moved away, I missed those classic Tex-Mex flavors that were always such...

My family and friends never fail to include these chocolates on their Christmas wish list. Luckily, this recipe makes a...

The green goo oozing down the sides of the eerie wine glasses make this fruity beverage perfect for any Halloween...

Count on compliments, not leftovers, when you share this fun, tossed salad at your next gathering. It's so easy to...

This simple make-ahead salad is the perfect dish to prepare for a picnic, party or potluck. The dill in the...

Fresh crab is one of my all-time favorite foods so whenever I get the chance to cook with it I...

This old-fashioned dessert tastes like the comforting long-cooked pudding Grandma used to make, but it really is quick and easy...

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.

When I serve this unusual but delicious dish at a buffet dinner or picnic, it always draws favorable comments. Give...

My sisters and I each have our specialty recipes, and this is mine. Make the recipe your own by adding...

For an eye-appealing addition to a picnic, potluck or other gathering, try this molded gelatin salad. With lovely color, creamy...

This sensational apple salad features lots of color, taste and texture. But don't wait for a party to enjoy it—treat...

These pretty coconut-speckled candies are rolled in grated chocolate, but you could also coat them in finely chopped nuts, chocolate...

This frosty figure will melt ... in your mouth! The cute-as-can-be character is completely edible, from its chocolate candy buttons...

I live in northern Manitoba, where fresh nectarines and plums are usually available only at summer’s end. I make the...

With its chocolate toffee flavor, this soothing java drink from our home economists makes mornings pleasantly perk along. Treat yourself...

Mmm! These ooey-gooey goodies will have everyone licking maple syrup from their fingers—and reaching for seconds. The yeast dough chills...

Coffee lends grown-up appeal to this sweet combo of caramel, chocolate and ice cream from our Test Kitchen. The special-tasting...

My soothing white hot chocolate is a great warm-up after a wintry day spent sledding or ice skating. Or include...