Holiday Almond Bars
This fast, delicious dessert always makes an appearance during our Christmas celebrations.—Cheryl Newendorp, Pella, Iowa
Fluffy Chocolate Mousse Frosting
This smooth, fluffy frosting is a real treat for cake lovers. You can also use it as a dip for...
Vegetarian Pasta Sauce
Loaded with fresh vegetables and herbs, this hearty, meatless sauce is a perfect way for gardeners to make delicious use...
Butternut Squash and Sausage Soup
Soup comforts the soul and this creamy, healthy soup does nothing short of that. This makes a large pot and...
Double-Crust Strawberry Pie
The first time I made this pie it was delectable, so I wanted to share it. Fresh strawberries sprinkled with...
Chunky Chicken Salad with Grapes and Pecans
This chicken salad with grapes is ready in a snap when using rotisserie chicken and a few quick chops of...
Deluxe Walking Nachos
This slow-cooked potluck chili makes an awesome filling for a little bag of walk-around nachos. Cut the bag lengthwise to...
Swedish Rye Bread
This recipe came from my mother, and it's long been a family favorite. You can make a meal of it...
Crown Roast of Pork with Mushroom Dressing
It looks so elegant that everyone thinks I spent a lot of time on this roast. But it's actually so...
Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies
Dotted with cranberries, orange zest and vanilla chips, these cookies are so colorful and fun to eat. They look lovely...
Barbecued Beef Chili
Served with a hot loaf of bread and a side salad, this slow-cooker chili makes a hearty meal. The recipe...
Contest-Winning Vegetarian Chili
My husband and I love vegetarian Dutch oven recipes—and this vegetarian chili is one of our favorites. It makes...
Noodle Rice Pilaf
By adding a few fine egg noodles to a rice pilaf, you can have a deliciously different side dish. Terrific...
Apricot Crisp
During the week, homemade fruit crisp is a treat you likely don't have time to prepare. But these individual crisps...
Sweet-Sour Red Cabbage with Bacon
This crunchy eye-catching cooked cabbage is seasoned with a flavorful blend of vinegar, spices and bacon. Even when my mom...
Pineapple Strawberry Punch
For us, this drink has always been a must at holiday gatherings and other special occasions. It’s fruity and fun....
Gingerbread Trifle
"This tasty dessert was a hit when I served it to our Bible study group," reports Betty Kleberger of Florissant,...
Tomato Bread
I enjoy making homemade bread with this recipe. When I make toasted cheese sandwiches with this bread, it's just like...
Rhubarb Raspberry Crisp
Every time I’ve entered our Boone County Bake-Off, I’ve won a blue ribbon. Last summer, when the category was rhubarb,...
Toffee Brownie Trifle
This decadent combination of pantry items is a terrific way to dress up a brownie mix. Try this trifle with...
Cherry Dream Cake
I serve this cherry cake for holidays because it's so festive and easy. No one will know your secret is...
Cream Cheese Potato Soup
"I came up with this soup after I had tried something similar at a restaurant," explains Stacy Bockelman, California, Missouri....
Ground Beef Vegetable Soup
Ground Beef Vegetable Soup is sure to chase the chill after a day of raking leaves or running errands. A...
Cheddar Cheese Potato Soup
Here's a recipe I created as an alternative to plain potato soup. Hearty and comforting, it disappears quickly when I...
Seasoned Fish Crackers
These zesty, easy-to-fix little bites are irresistible. Once you start snacking on them, you'll have a difficult time stopping. For...
Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies
My family loves these big old-fashioned cinnamon oatmeal cookies. They’re crisp, yet still chewy in the center, and the cinnamon...
Cider Wassail
This traditional wassail recipe came from a dear friend in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where we lived for many years. Because...
Chicken Soft Tacos
My family loves these tacos. The chicken cooks in the slow cooker, so it’s convenient to throw together before I...
Smothered Chicken Breasts
After trying a similar chicken dish in a restaurant, I decided to re-create it at home. Topped with bacon, caramelized...