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Use cookie cutters to cut seasonal shapes from a few cups of Gloria's dough. Prepared frosting and colored sugar make...

My great-grandmother made these meatballs, and I'm sure her mother must have taught her. Six generations have enjoyed them, and...

I enjoy entering recipe contests almost as much as I enjoy cooking. This dish is my favorite nontraditional way to...

This recipe was given to me years ago by my Aunt Lena, who lived on Cape Cod where cranberries are...

This is an old-fashioned pudding that's a cranberry lover's delight. Serve warm topped with whipped cream for an elegant look,...

You can speed up this recipe by using a store-bought pound cake or baking and freezing one ahead of time....

This is the only quiche my family cares for-and the only way I can ever get them to eat squash!...

While it looks elegant and is an appealing addition to a holiday meal, this creamy soup is so simple to...

After an afternoon of sledding, kids will love to warm up with hot chocolate and these special snowman toppers. The...

I prefer main dishes that let me stay on my diet but still eat what the rest of the family...

Shepherd's Pie takes a testy twist with this version. Between the fluffy mashed potato topping and the savory ground beef...

My mother-in-law handed down this recipe from her mother. These are a special treat—even better, I think, than those at...

Homemade pralines, big poufs of whipped cream and spiced cake make this torte
decadent to the last bite. It's...

I found this recipe years ago and immediately served it to dinner guests. It’s easy and fun and takes only...

Looking for a low-carb entree ideal for company? Consider this specialty. It won a local recipe contest and was featured...

What's not to love about moist and tender homemade Italian meatballs? Because they're made with lean turkey, they're lower in...

This slightly tart apple cider is perfect for a holiday open house. It fills the room with a wonderful aroma....

This is without question my favorite side dish, both for flavor and ease of preparation. Sherry adds an amazing spark...

For a showstopping holiday pie, I mix cranberries, chocolate and walnuts. A little touch of rum makes it even happier....

Chicken breasts go from ordinary to extraordinary when filled with tart cranberries and creamy Gorgonzola. Make it a meal with...

We adapted this pretty gingerbread house from Ellen Wages in Vancleave, Mississippi…and came up with this petite version. Unlike Ellen's...

The fluffed filling in this mouthwatering pie forms beautiful peaks and is nutmeg-colored. Rich and creamy, this popular dessert tastes...

This delicious pie showcases gingerbread flavor in the meringue instead of the crust. Baking it on the bottom rack gets...

These dainty cookies just melt in your mouth. I enjoy making them for get-togethers when there are lots of people...

When this pie is baking, my daughter says that the house smells like Christmas. This recipe evolved over the years...

Tarragon adds terrific flavor to this gravy, while orange juice adds a bit of sweetness. —Shirley Bedzis, San Diego, California

These snowball cookies have a surprise peppermint filling in the center. —Judith Scholovich, Waukesha, Wisconsin

We came up with the plans for this Christmas gingerbread barn—then stocked it with farmyard friends. The country-as-can-be project will...

I sometimes bake these little morsels the night before and refrigerate them. Then I put them in the slow cooker...