Baking

My mother-in-law loves chocolate-covered cherries, and I used to make this chocolate cherry dump cake every year for her birthday....

"Crusty on the outside and tender on the inside, this bread is my family's all-time favorite," reports Michele Surgeon of...

Here’s a simple cake that’s rich, elegant and over-the-top chocolaty. For finishing touches, add powdered sugar, cocoa or liqueur-flavored whipped...

These good-for-you cookies have a wonderful citrus flavor and just the right amount of natural sweetness. You'll find they appeal...

For a festive cake all of your guests will be impressed with at your Easter gathering, try this recipe. It...

Ruby red jam and coarse sugar add a festive look to these crisp sandwich cookies that are the perfect gift...

These savory biscuits from Lynn Tice of Osage City, Kansas couldn't be simpler to make! With from-scratch flavor and a...

Fresh mangoes freeze well, so when they're in season, I dice and freeze them in 2-cup containers. That way, I...

Chewy on the inside and crisp on the outside, these meringue cookies are delicious. They add a light touch to...

"I grew up with this very popular Bacon Scone recipe in Scotland. It pairs great with a salad."
Teresa...

With the island flavors, this simple pull-apart bread is perfect for a spring brunch. —Debra Goforth, Newport, Tennessee

Pecan lovers have lots to cheer about with these flavorful cupcakes. I created the recipe for my best friend, Ann,...

My family looks forward to my mom's hot cross buns every year. She's a wonderful lady and cook who makes...

Molasses adds a little more flavor to a traditional oatmeal raisin cookie. My husband loves the soft and chewy texture...

Fruity gelatin helps create the rainbow effect for this pretty cake. Lemon frosting is a nice and springy finishing touch....

You'll love the banana flavor throughout this moist, fudgy cake and fluffy frosting from Jan Gregory of Bethel, Ohio. "This...

I enjoy cake decorating and sometimes decorate one for a family member's birthday. I've even encouraged nieces and nephews to...

I received this recipe along with its ingredients at my bridal shower. Now these are a favorite of our sons.—Sherma...

My husband and I enjoy country living on our 120-acre farm where we grow corn and soybeans. I often prepare...

My friends and family thoroughly enjoy this old-fashioned bread. The mellow flavor of pears is a refreshing change of pace...

Easter Pie is a specialty in many Italian homes, so mothers make sure their daughters master the recipe to ensure...

These cream cheese pastries are baked to flaky perfection and made to shine with a simple egg wash gloss. They...

"Wow!" is what people say when I set this dessert on the table. It's fun to serve since it's attractive,...

"Who doesn't like chocolate chip cookies?" inquires field editor Diane Hixon, who credits cocoa in the batter for the double...

My family finds these fruity cookies to be a light treat in summer. I sometimes use lemon cake mix in...

Looking for a speedy breakfast or take-along treat for the office? "This mix is so convenient to have on hand...

"My daughter substituted crushed malted milk balls in our favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe to create these crisp treats," explains...

"This lovely low-sodium loaf gets its delicious flavor from a handful of fragrant herbs," says Nancy Zimmerman of Cape May...

You can make this pie without the nuts if you prefer, and it is still very delicious. It's great with...