Sour Cream Loaves
Cinnamon and nutmeg lend just the right amount of flavor to these moist mini loaves. Sometimes I use the batter...
Currant Tea Bread
This rich and flavorful bread is a favorite old-time recipe. Because it keeps well and goes great with coffee or...
Caramel Pear Dessert
“I created this dessert when my sister and a friend came to lunch. It was so good, they threatened to...
Peach Glaze for Ham
Five ingredients easily become a fruity, spiced glaze for ham. My family enjoys the entree so much, I serve it...
Praline Pecans
With pecans so plentiful in Texas, these sweet crunchy nuts have become an expected tradition. Everyone in my family asks...
White Chocolate Cereal Clusters
Just three ingredients and 3 minutes in the microwave are all it takes to make the season bright with this...
Sopa de Tortilla
This popular soup has flavor and texture in every spoonful. This traditional version blends tender chicken with a light broth...
Mini Meringue Pumpkins
Cast a sweet spell over your Halloween party guests by making a pumpkin patch’s worth of treats. It’s easy to...
Old-Fashioned Crackle Cookies
These are an old-fashioned favorite that my family loves. Kids can help by rolling them in confectioners' sugar and placing...
Tuna-Chip Casserole
—Janis Plourde, Smooth Rock Falls, Ontario
Molded Cherry-Pineapple Salad
I found this recipe in an area newspaper years ago. When this festive salad appears at a potluck, folks always...
Spinach Salad with Creamy Parmesan Dressing
For the perfect side dish to any Italian meal, try this salad. You will love how creamy the dressing is.—Ruth...
Fruit & Cereal Snack Mix
I mix dried cranberries, cherries, raisins and apple chips with cinnamon cereal for a kid-friendly snack. It’s wonderful all year,...
Chocolate-Hazelnut Butter
Store varieties of chocolate-hazelnut butter just can’t compete with the homemade kind. Slather it on everything from toast and pretzels...
Chili Sandwiches
No one will be able to resist these special sandwiches stuffed with spicy chili. Of course, the chili also makes...
Sausage-Stuffed French Loaf
When my family first tried this sandwich loaf, they suggested I include it as part of our annual New Year's...
Apricot Layer Cake
"Pssst! Don't tell anyone this tender fruity layer cake starts with a convenient mix!" urges Eureka, Illinois farm woman Molly...
Roasted Cheddar Herb Almonds
I prepared these one Christmas for my son, who was on a low-carb diet. I was afraid he'd be disappointed...
Green Salad with Baked Goat Cheese
I combined my favorite parts of a variety of salads to create this masterpiece. The warm baked cheese and crunchy...
Parmesan Butter
Basic butter is fine for everyday dining. But when I want to serve guests something a little nicer, I reach...
Stovetop Turkey Tetrazzini
A very special aunt shared this fun spin on creamy tetrazzini. We think it’s even better the next day. —Tasia...
Merry Christmas Tea
This sweet-tart tea from our Test Kitchen has plenty of refreshing pomegranate flavor. Serve warm mugs to holiday guests coming...
Chocolate Ginger Cake
Indulge in a dark, decadent cake that showcases the flavors of the holiday season. I stir fresh ginger into the...
French 75
The original French 75 drink was created at Harry's New York Bar in Paris, France during WWI. The original version...
Onion Loose-Meat Sandwiches
Since it uses French onion soup, this loose-meat sandwich recipe doesn't have the typical flavor of most sloppy joes. My...
Cinnamon Apple Salad
THIS RECIPE came from my mother. It's a family favorite and one I took with me when I left home.
Ground Beef Vermicelli
In this recipe, vermicelli noodles are first browned to develop a slightly nutty flavor. Then they simmer in a seasoned...
Taco Pasta Shells
I tease my family that we have to save leftovers of this dish for my lunch the next day. This...
Sausage Stir-Fry
Convenient frozen veggies and canned broth shorten prep time for this deliciously different stir-fry from Nykii Chouteau. "Smoked kielbasa provides...