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This spicy-sweet jelly is colored for Christmas...and flavored right for year-round use. Our test kitchen staff recommends spreading it on...

There are a few classic recipes I absolutely have to pull out every Christmas, and this is one of those....

I created these chocolate-dipped delights a few years ago, and already they've become a seasonal favorite with all my friends...

I received this recipe from my sister-in-law many years ago, and it's been requested by my daughter for her birthday...

My mom's deep-fried rice balls, flavored with traditional Italian cheeses, make a hearty main dish. She serves them with her...

What a simple, delectable way to enjoy fresh raspberries. For a change, also try the custard with strawberries or peaches....

"A close friend shared this make-ahead recipe that starts with a packaged rice mix," notes Sonja Blow of Groveland, California....

In Plano, Texas, Kris Krueger creates these easy and elegant appetizers with asparagus spears, roast beef slices and a cream...

My sisters and I especially enjoyed Mom's cool tangy side dish, which looks so lovely on the table. The pineapple...

A box of this mouthwatering homemade candy does an outstanding job of showing your affection on Valentine’s Day or any...

My friend Mary and I enjoy coming up with innovative menus to try out on our husbands at our weekly...

For an eye-appealing addition to a picnic, potluck or other gathering, try this molded gelatin salad. With lovely color, creamy...

"I came up with the recipe for this fun fruit salad several years ago," shares Jessie Craven of Odessa, Missouri....

A refreshing, summery treat, this dessert incorporates ginger ale to add a zesty bite.
—Penny Burpeau, Londonderry, New Hampshire

My father-in-law is diabetic, but this creamy pudding dessert is one treat he can eat. It has all the flavors...

For my best festive menu, I make this "famous" dessert, which my children gobble up immediately. It’s a hit at...

I made this fresh, colorful mango salad on the fly and it was a big hit! The bright flavor is...

At the National Hard Crab Derby in Crisfield, Maryland, these scrumptious crab cakes won me first place. I entered them...

During the '60s, shrimp cocktail was one of the most popular party foods around. And it is still a crowd...

My crazy good salad has cherry tomatoes, squash and blueberries together in one bowl. Then I layer on the flavor...

I serve this smooth, fluffy salad all year for special meals, but it's so pleasant around Eastertime with its pretty...

This deliciously rich butter lamb is a cute and visual way to celebrate an Easter or spring meal. My Polish...

I received this recipe at a meeting for diabetics many years ago. I've shared this dessert with many friends on...

A delightful and tasty rub makes this quick recipe fantastic. While the fish is sitting to allow the flavors to...

A crust of vanilla wafer crumbs and crushed peanuts provides this cool and creamy dessert with an extra tasty base....

Tortilla chips make great scoopers for this dip, which is a family favorite after we open Christmas gifts. Sometimes I...

I knew that this cool, fruit and creamy dessert was a winner the first time I tasted it. I confirmed...

This recipe was passed down by my mother. We serve it often, but especially at Christmas and Thanksgiving. Of course,...

These flaky cookies melt in your mouth. Dipped in chocolate, they look festive.—Barbara Birk, St. George, Utah