Dishes and Beverages

My husband, Doug, loved his groom's cake that was topped with this smooth, rich chocolate buttercream frosting and accented with...

What are all those specks and spices in your Italian dressing? You probably have them in your pantry. Create your...

My husband and our friends and family love these soft, chewy pretzels. Let the bread machine mix the dough, then...

This banana nut bread smells heavenly in the oven and comes out moist and chock-full of flavor and crunchy nuts.

Pour a cup of coffee and indulge! Crisp, crunchy biscotti cookies are perfect for dunking. Hazelnuts and almonds make my...

This light sponge cake makes a fitting finale to any meal.—Arlene Murphy, Beverly Hills, Florida

I love Mexican food but was looking for a healthier option to share. My family devours these tasty tacos whenever...

This skillet cornbread looks like a puffy pancake but has the easy-to-cut texture of conventional cornbread. It complements everything from...

A friend gave me this salad recipe to help me impress my new husband who loves citrus. We serve the...

My mom made this lasagna for special occasions, such as birthdays. When she passed, I inherited her cookbooks—tucked inside one...

This recipe is not only quick and easy to prepare, it's pretty, too. This colorful pasta dish combines julienned ham,...

This spicy soup, featuring shrimp, crabmeat and tomatoes, gets its zip from hot pepper sauce and cayenne pepper. It's easy...

My family loves this tender and juicy roast, so we eat it a lot. The sweet and salty crust is...

Crispy and mild flavored, this fun finger food always gets snatched up quickly. If there are any leftovers, they reheat...

For a satisfying brunch, try some sausage and potatoes! I never have to worry about leftovers with these tasty potatoes—everyone...

Cream cheese makes these tender treats melt in your mouth. —Lynne Stewart, Julian, Pennsylvania

This recipe evolved from a need to use the bumper crops of delicious cherry tomatoes we grow. It's one of...

This rich, sweet potato casserole couldn't be any easier to make—or more delicious to eat! —Patti Kirchhoff, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

I try to make foods that are not only kid friendly, but are also easy to reheat since my husband...

When my husband became a minister for a church in an area populated with Norwegians, my father-in-law was delighted because...

Fresh warm doughnuts—felozes (sometimes also spelled filhos)—are a tradition in my Portuguese heritage, especially during the Easter season. Some people...

I’ve never met a person who didn’t enjoy this creamy soup, and it’s hearty enough to serve as a main...

My sister shared this original recipe with me, but I adapted it for my family's taste. I like that it's...

I made a pot of this awesome soup when visiting my sister and her family. Now, I'll bring it along...

This yummy bread has a light texture and includes richly flavored ingredients like molasses, brown sugar and oats. One moist...

I came up with this chicken Stroganoff as a way to use up roasted chicken. It was a hit. I'm...

This delicious beef makes great sandwiches for a picnic, party or camping trip. The meat has a tempting from-scratch flavor...

My mother often made this recipe and probably grew up with it in the Appalachian area of Tennessee. She usually...

When I take this dish to potlucks, there's never so much as a morsel left! It’s a simple, healthy, hearty...