Quick Fruit Medley
Whenever I take this eye-catching fruit salad to a party or gathering, people ask for the recipe. I like to...
Turkey Barbecue
Cayenne and lemon pepper add zip to this tantalizing shredded turkey that will have guests lining up for seconds. The...
Creamy Peppermint Patties
These smooth chocolate candies fill the bill for folks who like a little sweetness after a meal but don't want...
Southern Spiced Pecans
Pop these tasty pecans in your mouth...and you'll immediately want more. A mix of salty and sweet, the nuts are...
Sesame Chicken Bites
These bites have been a party favorite at our house for many years. You can make the sauce the night...
Chocolate Velvet Dessert
This creamy concoction is the result of several attempts to duplicate a dessert I enjoyed on vacation. It looks so...
Garlic Dip
"I've been making this dip for years, and now my grown daughters fix it for their families," says Jauneen Hosking...
Smoked Salmon Cheesecake
"We live on Kodiak Island off the coast of Alaska, and salmon is one of our favorite foods," writes Becky...
Spinach Feta Pizza
You won't miss the tomato sauce and pepperoni when you bite into this pizza from Wilma Lombardo, Santa Fe, New...
Jim’s Honey-Glazed Ham
The aroma of this boneless ham cooking in the oven is absolutely wonderful. It comes out moist, juicy and lightly...
Chili Bean Cheese Omelet
"In an effort to eat healthier, I've been playing around with some recipes, including this hearty omelet," writes field editor...
Glazed Meatballs
Allspice adds a bit of a twist to typical barbecue meatballs in this recipe from Nancy Horsburgh of Everett, Ontario.
Sour Cream Spice Cake
Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana, perks up a meal with this old-fashioned layer cake. The dense cake is rich in spices,...
Bacon-Onion Green Beans
I threw together this recipe to give some color to the dinner plate. I knew all my relatives liked green...
Chocolate Mint Layer Cake
With its rich icing and minty whipped cream filling, this chocolate mint cake makes a fitting finale to a special...
Pumpkin Pecan Tassies
Field editor Pat Habiger of Spearville, Kansas suggests, "These delicious mini tarts are lovely for Christmas or to serve at...
Fruity Pastel Cookies
Conna Duff from Lexington, Virginia shares her variation on spritz cookies. "Lime Jell-O tints the dough and gives these wreaths...
Raspberry Ribbons
I make these attractive, buttery cookies to serve at our remote guest lodge, and all the cooks in the kitchen...
Favorite Hot Artichoke Spinach Dip
No one will ever suspect that this creamy party classic is lower in fat than the much loved original. The...
Chilled Squash and Carrot Soup
This smooth soup is colorful as well as nutritious and filling. Served chilled, it makes an elegant first course when...
Dijon Mushroom Beef
Coated in a mild Dijon mustard sauce, the beef strips and sliced mushrooms in this dish are delicious over noodles...
Zippy Chicken Cacciatore
For an entree with Italian flair, try these tender chicken breasts simmered in a nicely seasoned tomato sauce. The sauce...
Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
My sister-in-law, who is a dietitian, shared this recipe with me. Buttermilk and garlic flavor these smooth mashed potatoes that...
No-Bake Chocolate Oat Cookies
This is my son's all-time favorite cookie. He will share just about anything, but these are an exception...he gobbles them...
Jambalaya
From her home in Topeka, Kansas, subscriber Betty May shares her recipe for quick-to-cook jambalaya. "Unlike some versions, this one...
Black Bean Soft Tacos
Spiced just right, these bean-based tacos have plenty of south-of-the-border appeal. I liven up the black bean filling with diced...
Hearty Vegetable Bean Soup
Chock-full of vegetables and beans, this hearty soup is sure to satisfy your hungry bunch on a winter night. Writes...
Apple Salad
Beverly Little of Marietta, Georgia sent in this delightfully refreshing salad. With only six ingredients, it's simple to assemble and...
Chicken and Rice Salad
Notes Janne Rowe from Wichita, Kansas, "I start this salad by poaching chicken breasts in a mixture of white wine,...