Dishes and Beverages

This cool and creamy dip keeps the oven free for other foods on Thanksgiving. You can make the base in...

This tangy flavored butter offers a nice change from plain butter and gives a refreshing new taste to an ear...

This spooky cake is easy to make and fun to decorate. To save time, bake and freeze the brownies weeks...

As a boy growing up on the farm, my husband had "duck every Sunday". I tried to maintain that tradition...

—Margaret Jelinek, Wrentham, Massachusetts

This recipe has been handed down through many generations of my husband's family. The cookies were always in his grandmother's...

Refrigerated crescent dough creates a flaky crust for these savory squares. Moist and golden, servings make a comforting change from...

Peppers add “zing” to this wonderful egg dish, chock-full of herby seasoning. It’s simple to put together for breakfast or...

As is true with most families, food is an important part of all our celebrations. That's why I know everyone...

The meatballs are made extra fast in the microwave for the perfect weeknight stew. The herbs are so flavorful and...

Meet the Cook: As the cook for our local volunteer fire department, I'm a nonstop recipe clipper. This one's been...

Put the butter base for this beverage in a decorative jar and attach a copy of the recipe for a...

Conveniently, a pitcher of this non-alcoholic beverage can be made hours before holiday guests arrive. Add the club soda just...

"A FRESH SALAD is the perfect complement to any meal, but this colorful combination has eye appeal as well. I...

"THE TART TASTE of lemon brings the perfect finish to this meal. It was always a treat when Mother made...

These nutty, nicely spiced cutouts dusted with sugar are a German tradition. Serve them with cups of tea or coffee...

Sausage and ground beef make this spiced chili a meat lover's delight. I can freeze and reheat it later without...

This vegetarian stew is perfect when you want to take a break from meat. Adding the cream at the end...

Just the treat you want to serve for a dessert that's fast, lovely and scrumptious!—Bernice Morris, Marshfield, Missouri

We entertain a lot, and luxurious crab fondue makes guests feel indulged. —Debbie Obert, Middleburg, Florida

After working all day, Nancy Johnson of Connersville, Indiana relies on this fat-to-fix main dish that's similar to a stir-fry...

With its golden brown color and soft texture, this bread is a must at any family meal. It's a modified...

You only need three ingredients to complete this frosty drink. This delightful beverage is not too sweet and so easy...just...

I like to take old recipes and make them my own. They’re so special to my family. Sometimes I roll...

I used to serve these simple yet impressive parfaits when we ran a motel and restaurant. Now I serve them...

I found this recipe soon after I was married decades ago. You'll need just a few ingredients that you probably...

This is a fruity and refreshing twist on salsa. Guests commonly line up to try it at parties, and they...

Looking to save some time when preparing for a party? Throw together this creamy crowd-pleaser and freeze it a day...

Even finicky eaters love "Taco Night" because they can add toppings to suit their tastes. In this chicken taco recipe,...