Guacamole Appetizer Squares
For ages, my brother's family and I have gotten together on Christmas Eve, and always eat snacks while we open...
Crab ‘n’ Cheese Spirals
These pretty pinwheels are loaded with cheese, imitation crabmeat and black olives. Using refrigerated crescent rolls is so convenient. —Lisa...
Cream Cheese Chicken Soup
After tasting a similar soup in a restaurant, I went home and cooked up my own version. It's so soothing...
Parmesan Creamed Spinach
This rich and creamy spinach dish takes minutes to make. If I'm expecting guests, I'll double or triple the recipe....
Hosts of Ghosts
This is a simple four-ingredient recipe that can create a wide variety of ghosts, each with a different personality! The...
Snowman Christmas Cookies
Get the kids in on the action when you make these cheesecakey cookies—just roll away. The snowmen look adorable on...
Sour Cream Cheese Puffs
These cute little puffs are the hit of almost any menu! From a wedding rehearsal dinner to Super Bowl party,...
Asparagus Snack Squares
We have asparagus almost every day during the short Midwest growing season. This quick pizza-like dish is great for a...
Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie
If you’re looking for a classic autumn dessert, try this pumpkiny cheesecake pie. It’s a winner at potlucks and on...
Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie
Cheesecake lovers will savor every bite of this light and pretty pie, even if they don't have to watch their...
Pesto-Pepper Cheese Spread
I get tons of recipe requests whenever I bring this zippy spread to a party. Use convenient store-bought pesto or...
Lemon Cream Cheese Pie
This recipe is served at Al's Oasis in Chamberlain, South Dakota. It was so wonderful, I needed the recipe to...
Dirt Balls
Dill and garlic go well with the tang of feta in this cheese ball...in fact, I think it tastes like...
Crab Rangoon Cheese Ball
My whole family loves crab rangoon, so I wanted to come up with a healthier version—no deep frying! Word of...
Mini Beef Tourtieres
Here's a twist on the traditional tourtiere recipe. Ground beef replaces pork, and cream cheese pastry takes the place of...
Blueberry Pretzel Dessert
I received this recipe from my sister-in-law many years ago, and it's been requested by my daughter for her birthday...
Eggnog Creams
I adapted a creamy, dreamy truffle recipe from a chocolate cookbook and came up with my variation to give as...
Cheesy Onion Roll-ups
These roll-ups are very fast to fix. You can make them ahead and keep them wrapped in the refrigerator until...
Easter Bunny Cheese Spread
FOR an Easter party at our church, I created this fun rabbit centerpiece from a cheese ball recipe. My children...
Layered Asian Dip
Guests are quick to dig into this delectable dip. With tender chunks of chicken and Asian seasoning, it's a nice...
Double-Layer Pumpkin Pie
This no-bake pumpkin pie includes a delicious cream cheese layer. It's a terrific make-ahead dessert because it needs to refrigerate...
Strawberry Tart
This creamy strawberry tart boasts a crunchy chocolate layer tucked next to the crust. Try making individual tartlets instead of...
Cream Cheese Pumpkin Muffins
I first made this recipe back in 1987 and have since made it many times over the years because it's...
Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake Pie
I use the jam made from our farm's plentiful wild raspberries to give this pretty dessert its marbled effect. While...
Cherry Cheese Logs
Our party guests flock to this holiday gem of an appetizer - cherry-studded cream cheese served with graham or water...
Cream Cheese Cranberry Muffins
Moist and chock-full of colorful berries, these marvelous muffins are a seasonal specialty of Mrs. Leonard Keszler, Bismarck, North Dakota....
Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake
My wife and I think this pumpkin pie cheesecake is a perfect ending to a good meal. It's smooth and...
Sweet Potato Pie Cake Roll
Smooth cream cheese filling is all rolled up in the cinnamony sweet potato flavor of this cake. This change-of-pace dessert...
Cherry Cream Cheese Pie
My mom is known for her scrumptious desserts. This cherry cream cheese pie is one she's served often. It's one...