Gingerbread Cookie Cutouts
Add a little snow hat (complete with a pompom) to a classic gingerbread shape to create adorable gingerbread Santas. —Christy...
Pecan Kringle Sticks
My family loves that the kringle is flaky and not too sweet—it just melts in your mouth. This makes a...
Caramelized Onion Dip
Once you taste this fabulous caramelized onion dip, you'll never go back to store-bought french onion dip. While it takes...
Cherry Dew Dumplings
I’ve never seen a recipe like this one, where filled crescent dough and Mountain Dew are baked together. It’s such...
Pineapple Shrimp Stir-Fry
I came up with this recipe for a luau-themed party and served it with sliced papaya, mango and avocado. My...
Apricot Almond Blondies
My mom shared this recipe with me after sampling these cookies at a bed-and-breakfast. For a little variation, I sometimes...
Stuffed Pork Chops
I've had this recipe for almost 50 years. Any time I want the meal to be extra special—for dinner parties...
Mom’s Soft Raisin Cookies
With four sons in service during World War II, my mother sent these favorite cookies as a taste from home...
Baked Halibut
I got this easy, protein-rich recipe from Sandy Schroth of the Puffin Bed & Breakfast in Gustavus, Alaska. —Edward Mahnke,...
Broccoli Shrimp Alfredo
After tasting fettuccine Alfredo at a restaurant, I came up with this shrimp Alfredo with broccoli version at home. Not...
Aunt Ione’s Icebox Cookies
Whenever we went to visit my Aunt Ione in south Georgia, her icebox cookies were our favorite treat. My mother...
Chocolate Coffee
A rich whipped chocolate mixture from our Test Kitchen can be used to flavor your cup of joe for some...
Lime Cucumber Salsa
This unique salsa tastes terrific with chicken and fish, on top of baked potatoes or eaten as a dip with...
Southern Pimiento Cheese Spread
A classic southern comfort food, this spread is used as an appetizer with crackers, corn chips or celery. It is...
Grilled Cheese & Prosciutto
Using a bread other than the expected white loaf is key to these crowd-pleasers. Thankfully, my local market in mid-Missouri...
Swiss Potato Puffs
Encourage guests to mingle by serving these cute little morsels. They’re transportable, mess-free and easy to eat in a few...
Homemade Chicago Deep-Dish Pizza
Since I live near Chicago, I've managed to sample more than my share of deep-dish pizzas. This recipe lets you...
Toasted Ravioli Puffs
I call toasted ravioli a fan favorite because it disappears faster than I can make it. With just five ingredients,...
Raspberry Custard Tart
Our Test Kitchen created this pretty dessert to help you impress guests at your next gathering. With a yummy raspberry...
Chicken Rice Dish
Fresh early-spring asparagus and a hint of lemon dress up this tasty chicken main dish shared by ReBecca Vandiver of...
Phyllo-Wrapped Halibut
I created this easy entree to convince my husband that seafood doesn't have to taste "fishy." He likes the flaky,...
Skillet Beef Stroganoff
I don't recall where I got this skillet beef stroganoff recipe, but I've been making it for 40...
Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars
My twist on rice crispy bars includes crunchy crushed pretzels. Then I top them with a creamy peanut butter coating...
Banana Oatmeal Cookies
My mom made these oatmeal banana cookies when I was young. Now my children like making them just as much...
Roasted Red Pepper Soup
If you like cream of tomato soup, try making this roasted red pepper soup. Using jarred roasted red peppers makes...
Peach Kuchen
"KUCHEN IS a filling dessert for this German meal. It's not too sweet, and you can use virtually any of...
Country Potato Pancakes
These potato pancakes are really versatile. They can be a side dish for just about any meal or the main...
Roasted Chicken with Brown Gravy
Folks say this is the most delicious roasted chicken in brown sauce they've ever had. There's only one problem—there are...
Pennsylvania Dutch Potato Doughnuts
My relatives have been making these tasty doughnuts for years. The potatoes keep them moist, and the glaze provides just...