Tender Beef Brisket
A touch of sugar mellows the flavorful sauce that's drizzled over this brisket. The original recipe came to me from...
Beef Ragout
My mother used to serve this to our family as a one-dish meal by adding sliced potatoes with the carrots....
Pineapple-Raisin Nut Bread
This sweet, dark bread from Jeanne Perdue of Houston, Texas has a nice level of spice that makes it perfect...
Watermelon Grape Salad
"This salad is easy to make and it also tastes great," says Sue Gronholz of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. "Serve it...
Gooseberry Dessert
Betty Janzen
CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA
A Mennonite friend gave me this delicious recipe when I first got married. Most...
Hearty Sausage Chili
You'll have a stick-to-the-ribs bowl of chili in not time with this simple recipe. It's quick to prepare, but tastes...
Broccoli Salad
Broccoli Salad comes from Jane Hale of Desert Hot Springs, California. "This is a great make-ahead salad," Jane notes. "Keep...
Cherry Date Fruitcake
It's a Christmas tradition for me to serve this fruitcake at parties and to give it to friends and family....
Herb Butter
This savory butter makes a thoughtful and versatile gift at holiday time. It's great spread on French bread or chicken...
Chicken Almondine
My husband and I keep busy on our farm. So I appreciate meals like this that are simple yet satisfying.
Florentine Frittata for Two
This easy recipe makes a delicious breakfast or weeknight dinner using on-hand ingredients. For a heartier dish, add leftover chicken...
Fire Island Ziti for Two
I've always been fascinated by Fire Island and thought the name was fitting for this slightly spicy pasta dish. —Candace...
Pear Upside-Down Gingerbread
I prefer to bake from scratch, but this Christmasy cake mix recipe is a favorite. For a change of pace,...
Pineapple & Cream Cheese Bread Pudding
This bread pudding is easy, convenient, versatile, and delicious. Every time I take it to church or school everyone asks...
Raspberry Peach Puff Pancake
Here's a simple, satisfying treat that's perfect when you have company for brunch. It's elegant enough that you can even...
Sweet Potato Frozen Yogurt Pops
Once I had my little girl I quickly became really creative in the kitchen, needing to have healthy foods on...
Chocolate Malt Pudding Cake
When I make this warm, comforting cake, I chop the malted milk balls by putting them in a bag and...
Peanut Butter Swirls
A honey-blond version of the beloved cinnamon bun, these tender peanut-butter rolls are a delightful breakfast or brunch offering.—Jeanne Holt,...
Swedish Cream Apple Rings
My mother made this classic coffee cake for every important holiday... Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. Now, I carry on the...
Strawberry-Basil Cocktail
This cocktail of sun-ripened strawberries and tender basil is so refreshing without being overly sweet. It’s our favorite. —Mary Marlowe...
Rosemary Flatbreads
My family loves this as a pizza crust. But with a touch of olive oil and fresh herbs it makes...
Coconut Caramels
When I had an abundance of coconut milk, I came up with the idea of using it to flavor homemade...
Slugs in Butter
Normal gnocchi or slimy slugs? Serve these as an appetizer, letting guests spear each bite with a toothpick.
Date Shake
The shake has the rich taste of dates. We recommend using Medjool dates for the most flavor. —Taste of Home...
Festive Potato Salad
Every member of my family (my husband and I have two grown sons and a grandson) likes creamy-type potato salads....
Halloween Peanut Butter Cookie Pops
A miniature candy bar is hidden inside these fun pops. Colored frosting and candy faces make these addicting cookie pops...
Halloween Chocolate Cookie Pops
Our children look forward to making these cute cookies each year. They've become experts at making silly faces with little...
Pickled Rainbow Chard
Pickling adds pop to fresh foods, especially Swiss chard stems. In this easy fridge method, sweet meets tart and it...
Bewitched Chili
One pot and thirty minutes—yes, please. Kids and grown-ups love this warm-you-up chili for Halloween. —Janice Westmoreland, Brooksville, Florida