Baking

If you’re looking for a classic autumn dessert, try this pumpkiny cheesecake pie. It’s a winner at potlucks and on...

Cheesecake lovers will savor every bite of this light and pretty pie, even if they don't have to watch their...

This treat is the perfect balance between tart and sweet, and the almonds in the crust are just wonderful. This...

I absolutely love Indiana sugar cream pie; especially the one that my grandma made for me. Here, we serve it...

Not only are these pretty cookies fun to serve, but they bake up delicate and flaky and taste wonderful. Even...

I make these beautiful wreath-shaped cookies with jewel-red centers every Christmas. The dusting of powdered sugar gives them a snowy...

By using instant pudding and a convenient box of brownie mix, there's nothing to the preparation. The result is moist...

This tender almond croissant recipe is a little lighter than others I've tried. A close friend of mine serves these...

—Dolores Skrout, Summerhill, Pennsylvania

Need to take a spectacular coffee cake to an early morning gathering? Bake this coffee cake several days ahead, slice...

A few years ago, I won best in show in the Western Idaho State Fair for this citrusy cake with...

This creamy sweet potato pie is subtly spiced and slices beautifully! We suggest baking up a few sweet potato pies...

Blueberries and bananas combine in these tender, golden loaves. Whether you enjoy a slice as a snack or for breakfast,...

My grandmother always served this sweet potato casserole at Thanksgiving. The puffy marshmallow topping gives the dish a festive look,...

Between Thanksgiving and Christmas I bake 200 loaves of bread.—Douglas Jennings, Ottawa, Kansas

We often think of sweet potatoes in a supporting role as a side dish, mashed, baked whole, cubed and roasted....

The secret to incredible bread pudding with a soft middle and crisp edges starts with leftover dinner rolls. I picked...

This banana bread snack cake doesn't need any frosting—just a dusting of powdered sugar. Guests are always amazed that I...

This extra-special banana bread makes a wonderful gift for friends and neighbors. The recipe makes two loaves, so I can...

Family and friends can't seem to get enough of this deliciously different cheesecake that combines my two favorite desserts—sweet potato...

These 2-ingredient biscuits make a satisfying accompaniment to any meal. I never made biscuits until I tried this recipe, now...

Without a doubt, this is the best cake I've ever made. I share this decadent mocha cake with everyone I...

I enjoy entertaining friends at luncheons. They always compliment me on these special little ham sandwiches made on cheesy homemade...

This simple and tender cake has been celebrated in my family for years. Dressed up with tinted frosting and confetti,...

These cookies were a holiday tradition in my family since I was a young child. Now my own family requests...

This Early American anadama bread recipe features an interesting combination of cornmeal and molasses. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee,...

We like to stir different flavored candy canes into the dough for fun variety. —Joan Cossette, Colbert, Washington

My family laughs at me when I tell them that this poor dough never has a change for an hour,...

I concocted this colorful bread for a Christmas tea buffet. The lemony loaves received so many compliments that I now...