Pecan Bacon
Crispy, sweet bacon dresses up any breakfast. When my girls see this, they call it "special breakfast." The big flavor...
Pumpkin Pinwheels
Cream cheese, mozzarella and roasted red peppers make these pumpkin-shaped pinwheels devilishly delicious. They were a hit at my last...
Candy Corn Ice Cream Sandwiches
Get a head start on these sandwich cookies by shaping and chilling the homemade dough ahead of time. When you're...
Date Drops
These cake-like cookies are nutritious, flavorful and firm enough to pack well in brown-bag lunches.—Doris Barb, El Dorado, Kansas
Witch-in-the-Moonlight Cheesecake
Make this ominous cheesecake the highlight of your Halloween buffet. Guests will love what is hidden inside: a fudgy filling....
Fruit Kabobs
Everyone likes fresh fruit, and it's great served with this dip. —Cheryl Ollis, Matthews, North Carolina
Wontons with Sweet-Sour Sauce
This super-simple finger food makes an awesome appetizer and is perfect for potlucks. I serve these crispy pork rolls with...
Quicker Caramel Flan
Do you enjoy ordering flan at your favorite restaurant? Now you savor the flavor of this popular dessert in your...
Brown Sugar Sweet Potatoes with Apples
This foolproof winner is easy to prepare and makes a beautiful alternative to traditional sweet potatoes. To save time, make...
Pressure-Cooker Garlic-Dill Deviled Eggs
Easter isn't complete without deviled eggs. I like to experiment with my recipes, and was pleasantly surprised with how the...
Christmas Sandwich Cookies
My mother-in-law gave me the recipe for these lovely melt-in-your-mouth cookies. They're a Christmas tradition at our house. —Elizabeth Klager,...
Ice Cream Snowballs
The House of Loreto residents agree there's no better way to enjoy this festive ice cream dessert than in the...
Sponge Cake with Blueberry Topping
This recipe puts the blueberries grown in our area to good use. It's a great summertime dessert.—Frances Colley, Coos Bay,...
Crispy Orange Roughy
When you're looking for a main course on the lighter side, try this flavorful dish. The crunchy topping nicely complements...
Chicken Cornbread Dressing
Even though Mom passed away years ago, her wonderful cornbread dressing lives on each year at Christmas dinner. It just...
Cheddar Zucchini Slices
The microwave makes this colorful and tasty side dish fast and simple to prepare. It's easy to adjust the quantity...
Sweet and Sour German Red Cabbage
If your family likes the sweet-tart flavor found in many German dishes, they'll enjoy this recipe. The cabbage, apples and...
Chocolate Marshmallow Candy Squares
Children of all ages will enjoy these tall squares of marshmallow and peanut packed candies.—Mrs. Kris Lehman, Jackson, Tennessee
Pickled Mushrooms with Garlic
I'm always asked to bring these tempting tidbits to holiday gatherings. Easy to make ahead and transport, they're something to...
Mexican Beef
Purchased taco seasoning mixes can't compare to our home economists' flavorful blend.
Spiced Pear Risotto
We love risotto and are always in search of fun and different ways to prepare it. I like to serve...
Spinach Salad with Bacon and Hard-Boiled Eggs
This healthy, leafy salad is accented with bacon, hard-cooked eggs, bean sprouts, water chestnuts and an easy homemade dressing. It...
Banana Applesauce
The recipe has evolved for the many years we have made it. This version has been a favorite at our...
Chocolate Almond Wafers
When my children were younger, we’d make dozens of cookies and candies each season. Then we’d pack up assortments and...
Broiled Red Potatoes
MU HUSBAND is a typical "meat and potatoes" man. Tired of the usual mashed or baked potato treatment, I began...
Pomegranate-Hazelnut Roasted Brussels Sprouts
I converted many people to Brussels sprouts with this recipe, and it has since become my most requested dish. The...
Savory Sausage French Toast
I first made French toast with sausage to use up leftovers. Now I make it because it’s a heavenly way...
School Bus Cake
Here comes the big yellow bus! Kayla could hardly wait to board a real one to go to kindergarten, so...
Walnut & Fig Goat Cheese Log
Here's a simple spread that calls for only a handful of ingredients. The tablespoon of honey is optional, but I...