Fruit Recipes

A beautiful side dish, this compote spotlights bananas, apples, oranges and pineapple. I like that it can be made at...

At our house, we celebrate George Washington's birthday with this cherry dessert.

I made these delicious bars for a friend's birthday once and now he requests them every year! They have a...

My husband and I love Mexican food and these tacos have become one of our favorite meals. Try setting out...

This fresh, ruby-colored cranberry apple relish is sweet and tangy, and the celery gives it a terrific crunch. At our...

When these tangy bars were served in my husband's childhood, family meals were memorably complete. That's still true today for...

I pulled out this recipe one night when my husband was craving something sweet, and it was a big hit...

I first tasted roasted green beans in a Chinese restaurant and fell in love with the texture and flavor. This...

Every busy cook will appreciate the convenience of being able to prepare this refreshing salad ahead of time. And your...

When guests are coming for lunch or dinner in the warm summer months, I like to serve this attractive, colorful...

These sandwiches are great for breakfast or lunch, or even as a snack. To intensify the cinnamon flavor, try using...

Your slow cooker can be your best friend on a busy morning. Just get this recipe going, run some errands...

I remember Aunt Murna telling me that she created her jam cake recipe as a young girl. She made improvements...

Tart sour cream flavors this moist apple cinnamon coffee cake covered with brown sugar and crunchy nuts. The yield is...

I love the sweet-salty flavor of this pretty, layered dessert. Sliced strawberries and gelatin top a smooth cream cheese filling...

This fruit salad is a tradition on my Christmas table. It goes together quickly, which is a plus on such...

My husband's grandmother made a variety of cookies every year for her grandkids at Christmastime. She would box them up...

When my two daughters were young, their great-grandma made them coconut cookies with oats. Thankfully, she shared the recipe. —Debra...

There's nothing better than this comforting bread pudding recipe on a cold, wintry day. The bourbon sauce makes the dessert...

Lemon and thyme go together like milk and cookies. Fresh thyme is best, but if you must use dried, reduce...

You've had peach pie and strawberry pie, and maybe even peach-strawberry pie. But throw in some garden-fresh basil and you're...

I made this for a family get-together on my husband's birthday. The homemade rosemary applesauce adds an extra layer of...

The aroma of baking gingerbread stirs up such warm memories. This cake looks festive and is even on the lighter...

My mother's family owned peach orchards in Missouri. I currently live in Tennessee, a top consumer of buttermilk. This summery...

Coconut macaroons are divine, but they can be a little messy to make. I turned the batter into a pie...

I've been making this bread for many years. It smells so good in the oven and tastes even better. I...

This blueberry coffee cake smells wonderful as it bakes and tastes even better. The moist cake filled with juicy berries...

Having these (i.e., the best bran muffins) for breakfast provides a good start to a busy day. My husband loves...

A bumper crop of berries turned into a real treat when I dipped them in chocolate! I like to make...