Classic Hummus
We love hummus, and this version is really amazing. If you have a pressure cooker, this is an easy, tasty...
Make-Ahead Potatoes
There's no need to slave away making mashed potatoes at the last minute, not when this creamy, comforting potato side...
Broken Glass Dessert
When it’s cut into squares, this colorful dessert looks just like stained-glass windows. The buttery graham cracker crust pairs perfectly...
Creamy Gelatin Dessert
"This yummy recipe from my husband's sister, Gloria, is a favorite when we gather with our five married children," reports...
Pear-Lime Gelatin Salad
A “must” at our family reunions is this easy make-ahead gelatin salad. Try decorating the top with maraschino cherries. The...
Mandarin Broccoli Salad
Sweet, crunchy and colorful, this salad has a fresh mix of textures and flavors. It tastes even better when you...
Russian Cream
What a pretty parfait! Layered with fresh raspberries, it's a summertime treat. I'm a veterinarian. My husband, Jim, and I...
Deep-Fried Rice Balls
My mother moved in with us about eight years ago and started making this side dish. Now that she is...
Garlic Cucumber Dip
Creamy and full of fresh flavor, this classic Greek cucumber dip is a great appetizer served with pita bread, crackers...
Gumdrop Fudge
Making candy is one of my favorite things to do during the holidays. This sweet white fudge is as easy...
Christmas Gelatin Ring
This colorful salad with its red and green layers is fun to serve for a festive dinner or brunch. It's...
Gianduja
These layered squares are more “sophisticated” than my usual lineup of Christmas candy, but they’re also very popular. People love...
Bing Cherry-Amaretti Fool
When Bing cherries are in season, I make this fruity custard-style fool. The sweet cherries and whipped cream balance perfectly...
Raspberry Marshmallow Delight
This is one of our family's favorite desserts. It has a tangy, unique flavor. After a hard day of working...
Corned Beef Roll-Ups
Instead of buying gifts for extended family members, we donate the money to a worthy cause, then exchange things we...
Raisin Pudding
This old-fashioned dessert tastes like the comforting long-cooked pudding Grandma used to make, but it really is quick and easy...
Dirt Balls
Dill and garlic go well with the tang of feta in this cheese ball...in fact, I think it tastes like...
Garlic Artichoke Dip
Not only is this chilled dip delicious and lower in fat, but it also offers easy make-ahead convenience. —Lisa Varner,...
Minted Pears
My grandmother would use food coloring to make red and green pears only at Christmastime, and I enjoy carrying on...
Nut Goody Bars
My mother passed this delicious recipe down to me—we both love to cook. One nice thing about it is that...
Green Pea Salad
Light sour cream and bottled Ranch salad dressing keep this salad easy to prepare. Bacon and cashews punch up the...
Pasta Fruit Salad
When I serve this unusual but delicious dish at a buffet dinner or picnic, it always draws favorable comments. Give...
Cold Pizza Dip
My sisters and I each have our specialty recipes, and this is mine. Make the recipe your own by adding...
Crab Rangoon Cheese Ball
My whole family loves crab rangoon, so I wanted to come up with a healthier version—no deep frying! Word of...
Flavorful Crab Pasta Salad
“After enjoying this recipe for years, I substituted fat-free mayonnaise and reduced-fat dressing one day,” shares Heather O’Neill from Dudley,...
Caramel Nougat Candy
With crunchy peanuts, gooey caramel and fluffy marshmallow creme, these sweet sensations taste just like one of my favorite candy...
Banana Whip
For chocolate lovers, substitute chocolate cookie crumbs for the graham cracker crumbs and sprinkle with mini chocolate chips instead of...
Mini Beef Tourtieres
Here's a twist on the traditional tourtiere recipe. Ground beef replaces pork, and cream cheese pastry takes the place of...
Trail Mix Slices
With big handfuls of dried apricots and cherries, almonds and pistachios, we make dozens of treats you can take anywhere.—Donna...