Amaretto Ricotta Cheesecake
There's a good reason why a relative handed this cherished recipe down to me. It's a keeper! The amaretto and...
Margarita Tres Leches Cake
The first time I ever had tres leches cake I felt as if I were in heaven. I have made...
Spumoni Baked Alaska
For a dazzling yet refreshing end to a rich holiday meal, try this freezer finale. It's bound to garner oohs...
Brie & Caramelized Onion Flatbread
Saute the onions and garlic for this flatbread a day ahead so it's easy to put together on the day...
Gruyere & Caramelized Onion Tarts
Garlic and onion is a match made in heaven, in my opinion, so I love creating new recipes to showcase...
Onion & Garlic Biscuits
Bake a dozen of these oniony, herby biscuits for a little something new in the holiday bread basket. They're also...
Cranberry-Pistachio Sticky Buns
Looking for a fantastic brunch item? Then try these ooey-gooey good sticky buns. They use frozen roll dough and couldn't...
Maple Apple Baked Oatmeal
I've tried a number of different types of fruit for this recipe, but apple seems to be my family's favorite....
Puff Pastry Danishes
Even though they're simple to make, these jam-filled pastries are right at home in a holiday brunch spread. They were...
Cinnamon Roll Cream Cheese Coffee Cake
Cheesecake, coffee cake and cinnamon rolls—all rolled into one! —Deanna Smith, Meridian, Idaho
Gluten-Free Anadama Bread
Anadama bread has been a New England mainstay for generations. This version substitutes gluten-free flour for regular all-purpose but keeps...
Cranberry Whole Wheat Bagels
The bagel recipes I saw in a magazine inspired me to try creating my own. I've been making them like...
Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake Cookies
I can’t consume gluten, so I’ve transformed my favorite recipes to fit my diet. I came up with these cakelike...
Ultimate Chocolate Bread Pudding
When I really want to impress guests, I serve this decadent bread pudding. With just a few staple ingredients—bread, eggs,...
Lacy Brandy Snaps
These cream-filled brandy snaps are the perfect sweet treat. Include them on a holiday cookie platter or serve them at...
Gingerbread with Fig-Walnut Sauce
I experimented with aniseed this past holiday season and fell in love with the licorice flavor. It really enhances the...
Prosciutto Breadsticks
Pair these breadsticks with your favorite pasta or egg dish. They're a tasty brunch substitute for bacon and toast. —Maria...
Peppermint-Fudge Brownie Mix
With the crushed peppermints sparkling against the dark chocolate, this mix is so pretty! I package the jar in a...
Mini PB&J Cheesecakes
I got hooked on these mini peanut butter and jelly cheesecakes when a friend made them. She let me steal...
Favorite Chocolate-Bourbon Pecan Tart
I grew up in Louisiana where, as in most of the South, pecan pie is a staple. This tart variation...
Quick and Easy Stromboli
Sandwich fixings get rolled into this dinner favorite, thanks to refrigerated pizza dough. Use any combo of cheese, deli meat...
Easy Bourbon Pecan Pie
This pie has a mellow bourbon flavor that's not too strong and not too sweet. And it is easy, crunchy...
Walnut Honey Cake
This light and fluffy marvel all but melts in your mouth. Back in the day, it took effort for my...
Best Ever Bread Pudding
The secret to incredible bread pudding with a soft middle and crisp edges starts with leftover dinner rolls. I picked...
Chocolate Hazelnut Shortbread
We love hazelnut flavor and cookies that aren’t too sweet, so this recipe is perfect for us! If you like...
Sugar Plum Bread
I grew up with my Grandma Mitchell’s irresistible plum bread. We slathered it with butter and ate it with cottage...
Blueberry Pan-Cake with Maple Frosting
Here's your excuse to have cake for breakfast. The batter is made with pancake mix! —Matthew Hass, Test Cook Taste...
Doughnut Hole Cake
This is the easiest, most impressive cake I’ve ever made! You can use chocolate, lemon or strawberry cake mix in...
Apple-Pumpkin Upside-Down Cake
We love the combination of classic fall fruits in this cake. I bake the apples on the bottom to keep...