Mom’s Lard Pie Crust
Mom always knew the best pie crusts are made with lard. The result of this lard pie crust recipe is...
Southern Banana Pudding
This old southern banana pudding recipe features a comforting custard layered with sliced bananas and vanilla wafers, then topped with...
Spinach Dip in a Bread Bowl
When we get together with friends, I like to prepare this creamy spinach dip. It's a real crowd pleaser. —Janelle...
Favorite Banana Cream Pie
Homemade banana cream pie is my mom’s specialty, and this dreamy dessert has a wonderful banana flavor. It looks so...
Coquito
An all-time family favorite, this creamy coquito recipe features cream of coconut blended with cloves, cinnamon, vanilla and rum. —Evelyn...
German Coleslaw
This recipe has been handed down through generations of German families in northern Idaho. Everyone around here makes it. It's...
Strawberry Poke Cake
That classic spring treat—strawberry shortcake—takes on a wonderful new twist with this strawberry poke cake recipe. Strawberry gelatin and strawberries...
Dutch Speculaas
In Holland, it’s tradition to mold this Dutch speculaas dough into the shape of St. Nicholas and serve the cookies...
Fresh Veggie Pizza
There's no need to bring confetti to your next snack-time gathering. Just carry in this colorful veggie pizza that's topped...
Greek Holiday Cookies
Koulourakia are a traditional treat in Greece, where they are usually made for Easter and other celebrations. I enjoy making...
Easy Coconut Cream Pie
This coconut cream pie has been a favorite dessert for decades. I even made several of these pies to serve...
Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie
If you’re looking for a classic autumn dessert, try this pumpkiny cheesecake pie. It’s a winner at potlucks and on...
Dill Dip
Be prepared—you'll likely need to make a double batch of this delightful dill dip recipe. One batch is never enough...
Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie
Cheesecake lovers will savor every bite of this light and pretty pie, even if they don't have to watch their...
Best Lime Tart
This treat is the perfect balance between tart and sweet, and the almonds in the crust are just wonderful. This...
Sugar Cream Pie
I absolutely love Indiana sugar cream pie; especially the one that my grandma made for me. Here, we serve it...
Quinoa Tabbouleh
When my mom and sister developed several food allergies, we had to modify many recipes. I substituted quinoa for couscous...
Tiger Butter Fudge
My younger brother and I share a passion for candy making. This smooth and creamy tiger butter fudge is from...
Pineapple-Papaya Slaw
This is no ordinary coleslaw! Bursting with flavor from fresh fruit, cilantro and red bell pepper, it just may become...
Chilled Salmon with Cucumber-Dill Sauce
A friend from Boston shared this traditional New England dish. It’s a refreshing hot-weather meal and a nice change of...
Pesto-Pepper Cheese Spread
I get tons of recipe requests whenever I bring this zippy spread to a party. Use convenient store-bought pesto or...
Juicy Watermelon Salad
This fruit salad has such a surprising yet fabulous mix of flavors that friends often ask for the recipe. Combine...
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
It's up to you how to enjoy this cocktail—eat it with a spoon as a chilled soup, or use tortilla...
Chicken Salad Pasta
There's lots of texture in this salad, thanks to the fresh vegetables and water chestnuts, plus tender chicken and juicy...
Pistachio Coconut Chews
Fans of coconut will enjoy that ingredient in both the top and bottom layers of these nutty, chewy confections. Spiced...
Lemon Cream Cheese Pie
This recipe is served at Al's Oasis in Chamberlain, South Dakota. It was so wonderful, I needed the recipe to...
Apple Cutout Sugar Cookies
Not only are these pretty cookies fun to serve, but they bake up delicate and flaky and taste wonderful. Even...
Raspberry Curd
Raspberries are sweet and flavorful berries that are perfect in the summertime. This recipe can also be made in the...
Summer Fruit Soup
I've served this delightful fruit soup medley for 37 years, and it has never failed to elicit raves from those...