Dishes and Beverages

Adding orange and cranberry juices transforms apple cider into a pretty holiday drink. This quick and easy alcohol-free beverage is...

Garnished with toasted coconut and more peppermint candy, this creamy dessert welcomes the holidays! Look for premade shortbread crusts in...

We love fruit salads for our holiday dinners. I experimented and came up with this delicious medley—it reminds us of...

A healthy hint of cinnamon gives this chocolate cake an extra step up over the expected sheet cake. The sweet...

Don’t settle for ordinary mac and cheese. This version is my kids’ favorite, so I always make a huge pot....

When set in the middle of the table, this hearty beef pie is the center of attention. With chunks of...

This wonderfully crunchy snack is loaded with cereal, pretzels and nuts—and coated with a not-too-sweet brown sugar mixture. Package this...

I combined two of my favorite recipes and came up with this filling soup that has a Tex-Mex flair. The...

A pizza version of the sloppy joe, this hot and melty open-faced sandwich is a surefire kid pleaser. Adults love...

My dad always told me that his mother made gingerbread with hot water and that hers was dense and rich...

I pick my walnuts from a local tree, clean them and crack them myself—this recipe is worthy of my hard-won...

I go on vacation with my best friend to Michigan every July. Her cousin is allowed to come, too—but only...

This is a recipe that I made into my own—a friend served a layered appetizer paired with crackers, and I...

When a friend brought this to a gathering at church, I simply had to ask for the recipe—what a fast...

A friend gave me this recipe, and I tweaked a few things to make it healthier. It’s so delicious and...

This fruity, healthy smoothie is a big hit with kids and adults alike because it tastes like a treat and...

I'd heard about using squash in dressing, so I combined four things I love into one dish: apples, butternut squash,...

Mint pairs with a silky, mild chocolate flavor for this colorful, beautiful cake that will be the talk of the...

This mouthwatering recipe is a hit with banana lovers! Whipping up the batter in the blender makes it simple and...

This navy bean soup is heartwarming comfort food at its best. It's my signature soup that I make for my...

This chili is incredibly easy to make, and has a surprising depth of flavor for something that comes together in...

The addition of shrimp gives crab cakes a new flavor. Using panko instead of flour makes the prep easier, plus...

Want a seasonal spin on classic sloppy joes? This combination of turkey and cranberries is a hit with everyone! The...

Cranberries, orange and nuts make one of my favorite flavor combinations, and this special drop cookie fits in particularly well...

This recipe came to be through much trial and error. Growing up, my family used farina flour in desserts, and...

When I first made this cake it was snowing outside, the entire family was home, and we enjoyed it all...

These chocolate pancakes are fluffy on the inside, with a rich but not-too-sweet flavor from the cocoa and a nice...

This new twist on traditional bread pudding is a decadent and delicious family favorite! —Sonya Labbe, West Hollywood, California

This scoopable side with its sweet, crunchy topping makes a delightful alternative to the traditional sweet potato casserole. —Joan Hallford,...