Beef-Stuffed Crescents
My family loves these hearty appetizers year-round...not just during the Christmas season. —Alene Knesel, Northome, Minnesota
Apple Walnut Cake
This moist apple walnut cake is perfect for brunch. It gets its appeal from big chunks of sweet apples, nutty...
Raisin Pie
To top off many meals, Mother baked an amazing array of pies—there was something to satisfy everyone's tastes. Besides my...
Cookies & Cream Brownies
You won't want to frost these brownies, since the marbled top is too pretty to cover up. Besides, the indulgent...
Cheesy Wild Rice Soup
We often eat easy-to-make soups when there's not a lot of time to cook. I replaced the wild rice in...
Bacon Cheeseburger Rice
My husband and I thought the original skillet dish lacked pizzazz, so we created this tastier version. I've had teenage...
Tender Garlic Green Beans
Margaret Wagner Allen dresses up garden-fresh green beans in minutes, thanks to this easy microwave recipe. "The tender beans are...
Saucy Beef with Broccoli
When I’m looking for a fast entree, I turn to this beef and broccoli stir-fry. It features a tantalizing sauce...
Christmas Cheese Balls
Christmas at our house just wouldn't be complete without these rich cheese balls. Friends and family ask for them every...
Coffee Toffee Cheesecake
My husband and I host both sides of our families on Thanksgiving every year. I came up with this candy-topped...
Asian Chicken Noodle Soup
One night I didn’t have any noodles for my chicken soup, so I gave it a twist with wonton wrappers....
Spiced Split Pea Soup
A hint of curry adds the perfect amount of kick to this family-pleasing soup. Just assemble the ingredients in the...
Curry-Roasted Turkey and Potatoes
Honey mustard is the condiment around here, so I wanted a healthy recipe to serve it with. Roasted turkey with...
Sausage & Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole
I made this tasty sausage and crescent roll breakfast casserole for a baby shower. It saved the day: Preparing it...
Homemade Butterfinger Bites
Bent on using up a stash of leftover candy corn, I decided to experiment. Turns out, if you melt it,...
Frosty Polar Bears
I love spending time in the kitchen with my nieces. This is the perfect recipe to make with the little...
Potato-Leek Soup
This savory potato-leek soup is a dish we especially enjoy for dinner on a cold night. Served with hot homemade...
Raspberry Custard Kuchen
Back where I grew up in Wisconsin, people have been baking this German treat for generations. We love it for...
Pork Shepherd’s Pie
Of all the shepherd's pie recipes I've tried through the years, this version is my favorite. Although I live alone,...
Contest-Winning Chicken Wild Rice Casserole
While this special chicken and wild rice casserole is perfect for a company dinner, it's so good that I often...
Company Mac and Cheese
This is by far the creamiest, tastiest and most special macaroni and cheese I have ever tried. I'm not usually...
Pumpkin Cheese Ball
No one will guess that this make-ahead pumpkin cheese ball has pumpkin in it, but that subtle ingredient lends harvest...
Classic Egg Salad
Egg salad is a refreshing, tasty change from lunchmeat or peanut butter sandwiches. The touch of mustard and lemon juice...
No-Bean Chili
I often combine the ingredients for this zesty chili the night before. In the morning I load up the slow...
Cornflake Chicken
I took a recipe off a box of baking mix and altered it to make the prep easier. The result...
Catfish Soup
"My soup makes a very appetizing meal for two," writes Ruby Williams from Bogalusa, Louisiana. "I don't care for leftovers,...
Pumpkin Oat Muffins
It isn't considered Thanksgiving or Christmas in my house until these are on the table. Enjoy the flavors of pumpkin...
Roasted Pepper Potato Soup
I really enjoy potato soup, and this rich creamy version is different than most I've tried. I like its lemon...
Herb-Roasted Turkey
Honey and corn syrup blend with savory herbs and seasonings to give my turkey a slightly sweet flavor. My tried-and-true...