Spiced Butternut Squash Pie
My mom always made this dessert with her homegrown squash. It was my dad's favorite after-dinner treat. I continue to...
Creme de Menthe Cookies
This is my mother's Christmas recipe. She made these every year and whenever I smell them baking, I think of...
Mediterranean Artichoke and Red Pepper Roll-Ups
I just love these rollups. They are so easy to make and are quite tasty too. Sometimes I just enjoy...
Hazelnut Toffee
The Willamette Valley produces a lot of hazelnuts, so this recipe truly represents our neck of the woods. I always...
Creamy Horseradish Dip
In this simple-to-prepare vegetable dip, horseradish shines through without being too overpowering.—Barbara Coleman, Dunbar, West Virginia
Tangy Ribs and Onions
We raised hogs on our farm when I was a child. This recipe was a favorite then...and it still is...
Mama’s Snow Cake
For a beautiful finish to a winter meal, I serve this "snow" cake. This dessert is so impressive its fluffy...
Fiesta Time Omelet
I created this dish when I needed to use up some black olives and jalapenos. With the abundant filling, two...
Mocha Mousse Pie
Coffee and chocolate are perfectly paired in this lovely layered dessert from Beverly Gottfried, Candler, North Carolina. A convenient chocolate...
Gourd-geous Halloween Nachos
My family loves nachos so much that I sometimes serve them for lunch. To get in the Halloween spirit, I...
Healthy Greek Bean Dip
This crowd-pleasing appetizer is healthy to boot! Folks will love to eat their veggies when they can dip them in...
Ghost Shortbread Cookies
Pac-Man was my favorite video game when I was growing up. For a party, I decided to get creative and...
Pork with Apricot Sauce
Kris Wells of Hereford, Arizona dresses up pork tenderloin with a sweet apricot sauce mildly seasoned with ginger. It makes...
Honey-Spice Acorn Squash
"I've made this simple side dish for more than 35 years," says Alpha Wilson of Roswell, New Mexico. Cinnamon and...
Acorn Squash Soup
The recipe for this thick and creamy acorn squash soup was given to me by a fellow squash lover. The...
Hickory Nut Pie
My father use to make this pie when I was younger. I would go out in the woods looking for...
Creamy Chicken and Beef
Bacon and canned cream of Mushroom soup dress up tender chicken in Jane Thocher's recipe. "I relied on this dish...
Wild Rice Mushroom Chicken
I use a wild rice mix to put a tasty spin on a traditional chicken and rice bake. It's simple...
Fancy Mashed Potatoes
After your family tastes this recipe, they will never plain mash potatoes again. The cream cheese and sour cream add...
Microwave Stroganoff
When my daughters were little, the only meats they ate were hot dogs and hamburger. But when I served this...
Cherry Trifle
"I wanted to make a dessert that was light, refreshing and simple," shares Margo Seergrist of Shelton, Washington. "The chocolate...
Italian Pepper Steak
Thin tender strips of sirloin steak are served with sauteed sweet peppers and onion in this pleasing entree from the...
Cider-Glazed Carrots
To make your preparation time quicker, use packaged shredded carrots. Simply place all of the ingredients in the skillet and...
Tombstone Treats
My brother loves Rice Krispies squares, and my mom loves sugar cookies. I came up with a cute treat they'd...
Sweet Orange Croissant Pudding
Time-crunched cooks are sure to appreciate the make-ahead convenience of this delightful dish. Feel free to replace the orange marmalade...
Chocolate & Peppermint Ice Cream Roll
Here's an extra-special treat from the freezer. Peppermint ice cream rolled into a homemade chocolate cake gives dinner a refreshing...
Cream Cheese/Chutney Appetizer
My neighbor shared this easy-to-make appetizer with me, and it's been a hit whenever I've served it. I took it...
Moo Shu Mushroom Wraps
With so many awesome veggies out there, I'm always playing around with the ingredients in these sandwiches. Sometimes I add...
Apple-Pear Compote
Apples and pears are almost always popular, so this warm, comforting dessert recipe is great for potlucks or other get-togethers....