Lemon Macarons
These light and airy lemon macarons are perfect for special occasions or to give as gifts. —Josh Rink, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Lemon Basil Chicken Salad
This 15-minute Chicken Salad Chick copycat recipe has become one of my very favorite meals. But it needn’t even be...
Million Dollar Cake
Pineapple and mandarin oranges give this easy cake a refreshing, tropical twist. With cake mix and pudding mix as ingredients,...
Champagne Truffles
Who can resist champagne truffles? Especially when they are so very easy to make! Serve them in gold foil candy...
Duck with Brandy Bing Cherry Sauce
Elegant, delicious and colorful, this French duck dish is perfect to serve for special occasions. —Francine Lizotte, Langley, British Columbia
Sea Salt Sticks
When my daughter was in school, her class had a recipe exchange party. The kids would bring something to eat...
Orange Sweet Rolls
This orange sweet rolls recipe is so dependable—I make it a lot during the holidays because it’s quick and delicious....
Rose Wine Cocktail
This rose wine cocktail is an easy way to dress up wine for a party. Other fruit, like watermelon balls...
Festive Meringue Cookies
Try these meringue cookies without cream of tartar! These festive treats sparkle not only during the holidays but for other...
Vanilla Cake with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
Indulge in this layer cake topped with rich buttercream—a vanilla lover's dream. I use pure vanilla extract for the best...
How to Freeze Wedding Cake for Your First Anniversary
This step-by-step guide for how to freeze wedding cake will help you celebrate your first anniversary with the tradition of...
Mushroom Puff Pastry Bites
These mushroom puff pastry bites make the perfect finger food. I even freeze them for a quick appetizer for unexpected...
Chicken Bacon Triangles
We host an annual Christmas party, and I whip up a new menu item every year. These golden chicken and...
Wacky Argyle Cake
This wacky cake will be the star of your ugly Christmas-sweater party. Have fun with the decorations, choosing the colors...
Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Snack Mix
I love chocolate-covered strawberries, but that's a treat you want to make only on special occasions. With a little experimenting,...
Orange Blossom Mint Refresher
I came up with this recipe because I'm not a fan of regular iced tea. This tea has the perfect...
Marbled Meringue Hearts
Pretty pastel cookies are a fun way to brighten any special occasion. Replace the vanilla with a different extract for...
Citrus and Cucumber Infused Water
If you’ve ever enjoyed cucumber and citrus in a drink before, you know how beautifully they go together. Skip the...
Strawberry Wedding Bell Cookies
To ring in a joyous occasion like a bridal shower or wedding, I'm often asked to make these festive cookies....
Kourambiethes
My daughter-in-law gave me this recipe. Her grandmother was born in Greece and bakes these cookies for special occasions, including...
Cauliflower Bride
This bridal beauty will catch everyone's attention! "She's fun to make," says Sue Bowler of Simi Valley, California. "I used...
Smoked Salmon Quesadillas with Creamy Chipotle Sauce
These extra-special quesadillas take just minutes to make, but you'll want to savor them for as long as possible. Sprinkle...
Chocolate Cheese Pie
Mark and I were married in a casual outdoor ceremony. Our "wedding cake" consisted of 30 delicious cheesecakes, including this...
Rich Potato Casserole
I got the recipe for these irresistible potatoes from a friend in my country line-dance club several years ago. It's...
Spoon Bread Corn Casserole
To keep our wedding simple and fun, Joe and I asked our guests to bring their favorite covered dish and...
Skillet Zucchini
A dear aunt shared this dish and recipe for our potluck wedding dinner. It's a savory combination of sausage, onions,...
Summer Squash Casserole
This fresh-tasting side dish is excellent with any meat. It was a popular part of the meal served at the...
Roast Beef with Onion au Jus
My brother, Rick raised the beef for our wedding. My cousin, Jackie Reader, turned 60 pounds of it into this...
Orange Cranberry Punch
Our wedding, held on my parents' farm, had many memorable touches, including fresh wildflowers and sunflowers, plus amazing food and...
Lime Sherbet Punch
When I married David in a rural spot, my parents surprised me with a beautiful white carriage to take us...
