Baking

No one will believe that these rich and buttery cookies are light, but they are! With their colorful swirls, each...

My mother and I would make these when I was growing up, and I had just as much fun sharing...

Gateau (pronounced ga-toe) is the French word for any rich and fancy cake. I think you'll agree that this dense...

Everybody loves cupcakes, and these have a wonderfully tasty hidden treasure inside. They're rich and delicious! —Marlene Schollenberger, Bloomington, Indiana

I must make 30 different kinds of cookies during the Christmas season—many to give away as gifts. Judging from the...

These healthy, meat-flavored biscuits make perfect “pet” gifts. Don’t forget to leave a few for Santa’s reindeer, too!—Lori Kimble, Mascoutah,...

You can enlist little hands to help position the antlers, eyes and noses on these adorable, crisp reindeer cookies. —Pat...

My kids love to help me make this delicious bread recipe. It's quite easy, and they enjoy the fact that...

Here's one of our classic dessert recipes. A golden caramel sauce enhances the rich bread pudding. —Biltmore Estate, Asheville, North...

I found this Kentucky butter cake recipe in an old cookbook I bought at a garage sale and couldn’t wait...

We have many acres of blueberry bushes in the area where we live. My father-in-law has a number of them...

Guests make sure to save room for this light and moist cake with its refreshing mint flavor and chocolate glaze....

Here's an easy apple crisp! This is a delicious dessert perfect for young cooks to prepare. It's super simple to...

I turned sour cream raisin pie into a cookie bar with a crunchy oatmeal crust, custard-style filling and crisp topping....

My coconut bars are an American version of a Filipino coconut cake called bibingka. These are a crispier, sweeter take...

My shortbread squares are the ultimate go-to for cookie trays and gift-giving. The buttery caramel and toasted nuts make it...

The way my boys eat them, I would spend a fortune on honey graham crackers at the grocery store. So...

I just love this southern-style dessert, and so do dinner guests. With pecans, cherries and raisins in the filling and...

Beef stew capped with flaky puff pastry adds comfort to the weeknight menu—my family is always glad to see this...

The first time I made this delightful breakfast treat for a brunch party, it was a huge hit. Now I...

Packed with fruit, nuts and vanilla chips, these are always a treat. To vary the flavor,
swap in dried...

This recipe is definitely a must-try, and all you do is bundle up creamy turkey filling in crescent dough. I...

Traditionally called hamantaschen, these crisp, buttery triangle cookies truly do melt in your mouth. It's a good thing this classic...

Ever wonder how to make garlic bread? This homemade garlic bread is the answer! Minced fresh garlic is key to...

I knew after sampling these cookies from a friend that I had to add the recipe to my bulging files!...

I grew up helping my mom make a lot in our farmhouse kitchen; strawberry shortcakes, roasts, soups and pies. This...

Mother's pies were always so memorable, with tender, flaky crusts. In summer the order of the day was lemon meringue!...

Enjoy autumn aromas—apples, cinnamon and spices—in this delicious recipe. It's even better with a scoop of vanilla or pumpkin ice...

This recipe is quick and easy to whip up, and the kids will love it! They are perfect to pack...