Banana Nut Fruitcake
Combining two popular baked goods - banana bread and fruitcake - yielded this treat. Even people who don't care for...
Spicy Chicken Wings with Blue Cheese Dip
These fall-off-the-bone tender wings have just the right amount of heat, and the cool blue cheese dressing makes the perfect...
Pumpkin Pie Latte
I can't wait for fall to arrive so my favorite coffee shops will bring back pumpkin lattes. The rest of...
Homemade Guacamole
I always judge a Tex-Mex restaurant by its guacamole. And although it's simple to prepare, it can go wrong oh,...
White Chocolate Cranberry Blondies
Friends sometimes ask me to make these for wedding receptions. For a fancier presentation, I cut the bars into triangle...
Swiss Beer Bread
This recipe is a favorite of my family because it isn't greasy like most of the other cheese breads I...
Chili-Lime Chicken Wings
Who would have guessed that mixing maple syrup, chili sauce and lime juice would make chicken wings taste so good?...
Pumpkin Bisque with Smoked Gouda
I love the smell of this rich, cheesy soup as it bubbles on the stove. The Gouda cheese adds a...
Berry Tartlets
Bring spring flavors together in these delectable miniature tarts. Raspberries and blueberries both work well with the whipped cream and...
Chocolate Lace Cookies
My mother and I make these elegant lace cookies filled with melted chocolate chips. Baking together is a delightful way...
Gingerbread Syrup
Here’s a wonderful treat for the winter. Stir a tablespoon of this syrup into coffee, tea or cider. Drizzle it...
Fun & Festive Cake Pops
When I'm looking for a snack when I go to my favorite coffee shop, their cake pops are usually what...
Pfeffernuesse Cookies
A German holiday tradition, these fragrant pfeffernuesse cookies pack a warm rush of spices in every bite. Also called peppernuts,...
Chocolate Cutout Cookies
I love gingerbread cookies, but my grandchildren don't like the ginger flavor. Now I use chocolate and watch them smile...
Cucumber Canapes
I always get requests for the recipe for these canapes whenever I serve them. They're delicate finger sandwiches with a...
Favorite Frosted Cinnamon Rolls
I serve these yummy frosted rolls warm from the oven as a Christmas morning treat at our house. Even if...
Beef Stir-Fry with Peanut Sauce
Our taste test panel couldn't wait to try this stir-fry from Janet Lowe of Kennewick, Washington. The flavor is very...
Tuna Steak on Fettuccine
For something new to do with tuna, I suggest this tangy dish. Although I prefer the marinade on tuna or...
Classic Tres Leches Cake
Tres leches means "three milks." This cake gets its name because it uses three kinds of milk—evaporated, condensed and cream....
Cherry Cranberry Sauce
My mother-in-law makes this super-easy sauce every Thanksgiving. Cherries give tart cranberries a slightly sweet flavor. I serve it alongside...
Chocolate-Dipped Orange Cookies
These tender cookies are pretty to look at—and the combination of cream cheese, orange, chocolate and almonds makes them almost...
Mom’s Italian Bread
I think Mom used to bake at least four of these tender loaves at once, and they never lasted long....
Macaroni Coleslaw
My friend Peggy brought this coleslaw to one of our picnics, and everyone liked it so much, we all had...
Oma’s Apfelkuchen (Grandma’s Apple Cake)
My husband’s German family calls this Oma’s apfelkuchen, which translates to "Grandma’s apple cake." They’ve been sharing the recipe for...
Hamburger Gravy
For an old-fashioned stick-to-your-ribs meal, try this economical entree that's just 89¢ a helping. "As a newlywed, I was so...
Beef Enchilada Lasagna Casserole
“Whenever I make this cheesy layered casserole, my guests rave about it and ask for the recipe. I serve it...
Italian Cream Cheese Cake
Buttermilk makes every bite of this awesome Italian cream cheese cake recipe moist and flavorful. I rely on this recipe...
Amish Chicken Corn Soup
Creamed corn and butter make my chicken corn soup homey and rich. This recipe makes a big batch, but the...
Sausage Potato Supper
One Saturday night a few years ago, I came up with this dish on the spur of the moment. It...