Lemon Mascarpone Cheesecake
This is a beautiful treat for Easter because of its light color and mild lemon flavor. Friends and family enjoy...
Open-Faced Egg Sandwiches
I always experiment with different herbs on my eggs, since I eat them every morning. This one became one of...
Glazed Cranberry Biscuits
My family likes biscuits for breakfast. One Sunday, I decided to make those golden goodies extra special by adding white...
Creamy Sourdough Snack
This bread bowl dip was a big hit at my mom's 50th birthday party! —Darelyn Payes, Hayward, California
French Noisette Cups
The word “noisette” is French for hazelnut, and these delightful tassie-style treats have a yummy toasted nut flavor in a...
Guava Coconut Rum Cocktail
My beverage is so sensational it's like a taste of the tropics in a glass. The guava adds a touch...
Mushroom-Stuffed Tomatoes
This side dish is inexpensive, quick to prepare and always a favorite. With plenty of mushrooms, the cheesy mixture stuffed...
Pinto Bean Pie
Gammy (as my mom, Barbara Galloway, is known around here) loves to cook and be creative. It's a trait that...
Rice-Stuffed Red Pepper
Cooking for two is effortless when you have a recipe like this one from Mary Cloninger of Kennewick, Washington. “It’s...
Hearty Fish Soup
Says Debbie Groff from San Antonio, Texas, “If a recipe requires lots of preparation, I usually don’t make it. This...
Cherry Bombs
You'll win praise for these clever cherry bombs. Serve them for a special occasion with a knife and dessert spoon....
Italian Chicken Cordon Bleu
Streamline any weeknight with this pretty main dish full of pleasing flavors. Chop the pepper ahead and pick up sliced...
Autumn Tree Cake
You can decorate this special cake any way you like for Halloween or the colorful autumn months. —Marie Parker, Milwaukee,...
Coffee Cake Muffin Mix
Our local home-school group has an annual Christmas craft breakfast. Forty children signed up to come to my table and...
Open-Faced Turkey Sandwich
It doesn't get much cozier than these delightful suppertime sandwiches. They're an easy way to use up leftover turkey, and...
Greek Stuffed Banana Peppers
If you're looking for a ground turkey recipe that delivers, this is the one! The filling is flavorful and the...
Lemon Spiced Tea
Cinnamon and honey really perk up the flavor of basic lemon tea. Add a splash of lemon extract to take...
Pomegranate Creme Brulee
Creme brulee is a decadent, elegant dessert that I reserve for the holidays and special occasions. This version features the...
Homemade Beef Stew
—Robert Fallon, Sayville, New York
Spiced Apple Cider
When the temperature drops outside, I like to warm up family and friends with steaming mugs of simple spiced cider....
Winter Fruit Salad
The bright colors in this winter fruit salad will perk up your morning. This is such a wonderful & easy...
Healthy Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers
No one will even miss the meat in this hearty, cheesy vegetarian meal. Brown rice helps make the tender peppers...
Roast Beef Vegetable Soup
I'm currently retired and an Assistant Scout Master of a troop. I've taught boys to cook for 35 years. This...
Lemon Thyme Green Tea
Fresh sprigs of lemon thyme make this citrusy tea so refreshing—it’s like sipping summer from a cup. My family and...
Full Garden Frittata
I was cooking for a health-conscious friend and wanted to serve a frittata. To brighten it up, I added leftover...
Spiced Butternut Squash Pie
My mom always made this dessert with her homegrown squash. It was my dad's favorite after-dinner treat. I continue to...
Creme de Menthe Cookies
This is my mother's Christmas recipe. She made these every year and whenever I smell them baking, I think of...
Mediterranean Artichoke and Red Pepper Roll-Ups
I just love these rollups. They are so easy to make and are quite tasty too. Sometimes I just enjoy...
Hazelnut Toffee
The Willamette Valley produces a lot of hazelnuts, so this recipe truly represents our neck of the woods. I always...
