Rise and Shine Parfait
Start your day with a smile. This fruit, yogurt and granola parfait is so easy to make. If you like,...
Foil Packet Dinner
Dining alone has its benefits...I can cook what I like! This is a favorite.—Pat Walter, Pine Island, Minnesota
Rich Buttercream Frosting
A few simple ingredients make a creamy frosting that finishes cakes, cupcakes and cookies. If you love making desserts, keep...
Eggnog Mini Loaves
The seasonal flavors of eggnog, rum extract and nutmeg shine through in these moist, golden loaves. Tender slices are just...
Quinoa & Black Bean Stuffed Peppers
If you're thinking about a meatless meal, give these no-fuss peppers a try. They come together with just a few...
Cardamom Spritz
As far back as I remember, I have loved cardamom. My grandmother often added the spice to her baked goods....
Drop Doughnuts
Remember this recipe after your next holiday dinner. I use any leftover mashed potatoes to make these light and fluffy...
Glazed Rosemary Pork
A honey-rosemary glaze delicately seasons pork tenderloin in this delightful entree. As elegant as it is easy, the main course...
Festive Cranberry Cake
Each fall here in Alaska, an abundant crop of wild cranberries is ripe for cooking. This cake, a favorite in...
Chocolate Mousse Pie
Sky-high and scrumptious, this fluffy chocolate delight is super to serve to company. You can put the pie together in...
Marzipan Cups with Currant Jelly
These bite-size beauties look and taste gourmet, but they're easy to make and boast a delicate almond flavor. The hidden...
Pecan Brownies
It's hard to eat just one of these nutty pecan brownies—good thing a batch can bake up in a matter...
Peppermint Snowball Cookies
The holidays don't begin around our house until a batch of these cookies is baking in the oven. Their wonderful...
Caribbean Chicken Stir-Fry
Fruit cocktail in stir-fry? You might be surprised by how good this dish is. It's a promising go-to option when...
Chocolate Chip & Pecan Meringue Bars
I've had recipes for chocolate chip cookies and pecan meringues in my collection for a number of years—and I combined...
Walnut Date Bread
Many years ago when I was sick, a dear friend stopped with a pot of soup and this beautiful bread....
Sweet & Salty Peanut Butter Bites
My son Micah and I love peanut butter cups, so we made them into a new treat. We entered these...
Sweet and Sour Pork
I stir up a homemade sauce for this colorful combination of tender meat, crunchy vegetables and tangy pineapple. Serve my...
Buttery Ganache Cookie Cups
Our family wanted to share our love of ganache-filled cupcakes, so we made them into cookies. Even better: we bake...
Fudge-Filled Dessert Strips
This family favorite was handed down to me by my mother, and everyone who tastes the flaky chocolate-filled strips asks...
Swedish Spritz
A touch of almond extract gives these spritz wonderful flavor. For Christmas, you could tint half of the dough with...
Chicken Pesto Wraps
Chicken pesto wraps make a really quick meal for us. It's so easy—and the cleanup is just as easy if...
Eggnog Pumpkin Pie
My mom's is the absolute best pumpkin pie I've ever tasted. Eggnog is her signature ingredient in the creamy custard...
Key Lime Bread
I first tried this deliciously different bread at a friend's house, and she graciously shared the recipe with me. It's...
Shortbread Ornament Cookies
These buttery shortbread cookie ornaments are almost too pretty to eat! You can use cookie cutters in shapes of your...
Soft Buttermilk Sugar Cookies
Gatherings are very important to my family, so we have lots of recipes that are favorites. My grandma introduced these...
Kentucky Pecan Pie
This rich, dense Kentucky pecan pie recipe is perfect for your next party. It features a delicious dark chocolate filling...
Chocolate Orange Rounds
I send these chocolate orange cookies to family and friends in other areas of the country. The two-tone treats deliver...
Blueberry Cream Muffins
When most people think of Maine, they immediately think of lobster. But we who live here know of something equally...