Purple-Ribbon Pumpkin Cake
I belong to a Christmas village collectors' club and we all bring a potluck dish to our monthy meetings. The...
Cranberry-Carrot Layer Cake
This moist cake smothered with rich cream cheese frosting makes any dinner festive. Every autumn, I go to a cranberry...
Lemon Snowballs Cookie
These crunchy little cookies are great for a light dessert. The bright taste of lemon makes them a winner!
Butterscotch Pumpkin Mousse
Guests savor every creamy, spoonful of this spiced autumn dessert. It tastes so good, no one guesses that it's actually...
Italian Turkey Burgers
Seasoned with oregano and Parmesan cheese, these plump burgers are a delicious change-of-pace entree. I like to serve them on...
Persimmon Squash Pie
I created this recipe for our local persimmon festival, using homegrown squash. I like to make two pies, with toffee...
Cranberry-Orange Cake with Lemon Glaze
I used cranberries for decorations in a wedding, then challenged myself to find a way to use up the surplus....
Turkey Stuffing Bread
My father-in-law had a ball experimenting with his bread machine to come up with this unique bread that tastes just...
Special Squash Casserole
Squash has traditionally been a food our family passes up, but this luscious casserole is an exception to the rule....
Southern Scrapple
When it comes to regional recipes, this certainly fits the bill. Scrapple is a breakfast staple in this area. —Rusty...
Traditional Chocolate Chip Muffins
Muffins are one of my favorite things to bake, and these are the best. I always keep some in the...
Garden Vegetable Cornbread
When I was a kid, my parents would make cornbread for my siblings and me. We would slather butter and...
Fruit Salad with Vanilla
Peach pie filling is the secret ingredient in this crowd-pleasing salad. Make it throughout the year using whatever fruits are...
Pumpkin Pie Custard
Instead of pumpkin pie, try this flavorful light holiday dessert. My husband’s aunt shared the recipe after she brought this...
Christmas Gingerbread Trifle
Trifle desserts make eye-catching centerpieces. I garnish mine using candy canes and red and green M&M's. Think of the merry...
Homemade Cranberry Relish
The baked cranberry compote couldn't be easier to prepare and tastes terrific on top of slice Thanksgiving turkey. The recipe...
Frosted Cutout Sugar Cookies
“As a girl, I helped Mom make these crunchy cutout cookies. Iced and sprinkled with colored sugar, they're the best!”...
New Year’s Eve Cupcakes
What better way to celebrate than with New Year's Eve cupcakes? To decorate, simply mold AirHead candies into champagne bottles,...
Cranberry Nut Cookies
In fall, I stock up on fresh cranberries and freeze them so I can make these cookies throughout the year....
Grand Marnier Cranberry Pound Cake
This is a bit different than the usual pound cakes I've prepared. The combination of cranberries and orange liqueur is...
Pumpkin-Lentil Soup
I was really craving a hot delicious soup—something filling and healthy. I looked around my kitchen for a few ingredients,...
Cranberry-Kissed Chocolate Silk
I combined fresh cranberry salad with the rich custard known as pots de crème, and the result is ever so...
Gingerbread House
Here's a set of tasty house plans! You're sure to have a delectable gingerbread house using my recipe and building...
Scallops with Snow Peas
The vibrant, crisp pea pods in this dish are a nice contrast with the soft scallops. The dish looks and...
Pumpkin Ice Cream Roll
This wonderfully light dessert is our standby at Thanksgiving and Christmas. The hint of pumpkin and the refreshing ice cream...
Pressure-Cooker Cranberry Hot Wings
Cranberry wings remind me of all the wonderful celebrations and parties we've had through the years. My daughter?s friends can?t...
Rhubarb Cranberry Cookies
I like the sudden hit of sweetness when you bite into the white chips. It really complements the tart flavor...
Pumpkin Dinner Rolls
For a delicious roll at your Thanksgiving dinner table, try this roll. It is a very easy yeast roll recipe...
Homemade Eggnog Pie
This dessert is a festive finale. It is rich and scrumptious.—Katherine Kuhlemeier, Pearl City, Illinois