Old-Fashioned Rhubarb Pudding Cake
“At 100 years old, my mom-Frances Beechner of Lincoln, Nebraska-still cooks, bakes, drives her own car and lives in her...
Fritters with Lemon Mousse and Strawberries
Deep-fried fritters are wonderful on their own, but they become over-the-top amazing with a creamy lemon mousse and sweet strawberries....
Favorite Berry Punch
A friend from church shared this zingy strawberry-infused punch recipe. It's great for bridal showers, anniversary parties and holiday gatherings....
Fruit Salad Dessert
I AM 83 years old and my mother has been gone for many years, but I'm still using her best...
Slow-Cooked Breakfast Apple Cobbler
This is a fabulous recipe to serve on Christmas or any other cold morning. The apples can be peeled if...
Salmon with Mango-Citrus Salsa
My mother would make this for us on weeknights in summer—this was the only way we would eat fish. You...
Honey Caramel Apples
When caramel apple season arrives, we roll apples in salted pecans and drizzle them with homemade fudge. For a different...
Slow-Cooked Lemony Spring Veggies
These spuds do a slow simmer with carrots and onion for a comfort side that bucks up any entree. Finish...
Peachy Rice Salad
We especially love this refreshing rice salad in summer, when fresh peaches are available. Yogurt and honey make light dressing...
Spiced Peaches with Cinnamon and Brown Sugar
Canned peaches get special attention from cinnamon and brown sugar in Debbie Schrock's kitchen. "Served warm, these peaches offer down-home...
Fast Lime Sherbet
You don't need an ice cream maker to churn out this pretty light green refresher from Carolyn Hannay of Antioch,...
Banana Nut Salad
Sharon Mensing from Greenfield, Iowa combines two kid-friendly flavors in this speedy salad. "Children can help out by slicing and...
Fresh Pear Pie
Field editor Marcia Severson of Hallock, Minnesota says, "When I serve this to friends, they often tell me they've never...
Sweet-and-Sour Smokies
From Rochelle, Illinois, Debi Hetland relates, "This warm appetizer is so simple to make but so tasty," She uses cherry...
Fried Apple Rings
Four ingredients and a skillet are all that you'll need for these delightful apple rings that Mary Jane Ruther cooks...
Cinnamon Date Scones
My kids love to help make these scones for Sunday morning breakfast. They also love to eat them-the dates are...
Rhubarb Torte
Each year when Grandmother asked what kind of birthday cake I'd like, I always said I wanted her rhubarb torte....
Slow-Cooked Gingered Pears
My slow cooker allows me to serve a heartwarming dessert without much effort. Topped with caramel sauce, these tender pears...
Watercress & Orange Salad
Keep this recipe handy when you need to make a special salad quickly. The flavorful vinaigrette adds a refreshing touch...
Citrus Fruit Salad
Fresh pineapple with yogurt and pecans is a merry update of the classic ambrosia salad. We stir it up for...
Cranberry Stuffing Balls
Meet the Cook: If you're looking for a different stuffing this year, you'll find these balls are both tasty and...
Raspberry Pork Medallions
Pork served with a luscious raspberry glaze is fancy enough for company. We bring it to the table with wild...
Sad Cake
Sad is such a misnomer for the name. The simple-to-make cake—it takes only 10 minutes to mix up—is sweet, chewy...
Candied Bacon-Wrapped Figs
I stuffed figs with cream cheese and wrapped them in bacon and spices for an addictive flavor combo that’s sweet,...
Fruit & Granola Crisp with Yogurt
Here's an easy recipe you can feel good about. Blueberries and peaches are such a delightful flavor combination. —Sue Schmidtke,...
Elegant Orange Blossom Cheesecake
The aroma of orange zest hints at how heavenly this delicate cheesecake tastes. Gingersnap cookie crumbs make a distinctive crust,...
Blueberry Crisp
In Marion, Michigan, Betty Geiger takes advantage of frozen blueberries to make this fruity crisp with a sweet golden topping....
Chewy Date Cookies
Brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon peel and chewy dates make a memorable flavor combination in this old-fashioned favorite, which comes straight...
Coconut Chocolate Slices
These crispy cookies with a chewy coconut center travel really well. When my son was in the Army, I often...