
Dirt Balls
Dill and garlic go well with the tang of feta in this cheese ball...in fact, I think it tastes like...

Jack-o’-Lantern Pie
Pumpkin pie does not have to be difficult to make. This recipe has wonderful maple flavor and is sure to...

Goblin Bites
Use vegetable scraps to create ghoulish monster faces on each wonton dip cup. Cut leftover wontons into fun Halloween shapes...

Stained Glass Cherry Macaroons
Macaroons are a timeless treat and a family favorite in our house. These merry morsels are always the first to...

Asparagus Pastry Puffs
When the first asparagus of the season appears, we serve it rolled inside puff pastry with a yummy cheese filling....
Chewy Good Oatmeal Cookies
These are the best oatmeal cookies with all my favorite extras: dried cherries, white chocolate chips and macadamia nuts. —Sandy...


Makeover Cheddar Biscuits
Here's our crack at the never-ending biscuits from Red Lobster. Made from scratch with lighter ingredients, they're just as cheesy...
Chicken Cordon Bleu Skillet
Here’s a good and hearty supper. If I have fresh mushrooms on hand, I slice them and toss them in...

Slow-Cooked Coconut Chicken
One of my favorite things about this recipe is how incredible it makes my home smell. Everyone who comes by...

Zucchini Burgers
With just-picked-from-the-garden-zucchini, your kids won’t even know these burgers are meatless. —Kimberly Danek Pinkson, San Anselmo, California

Summer Blackberry Cobbler
My husband is from Alabama, so I like to treat him to classic Southern desserts. This cobbler is a must-have...

Spiced Cranberry Crisp Cake
This cake is a cross between a fruit crisp and a moist cake. We love the festive cranberry filling with...

Creme de Menthe Cheesecake Cookies
Some say these are the best cookies they’ve ever had! Such a cinch to put together with just five ingredients,...

Veggie-Topped Polenta Slices
This amazing side dish recipe came from a stroke of genius when I didn't have many ingredients on hand. —Jenn...

Tomato, Sausage & Cheddar Bread Pudding
This savory dish is the perfect excuse to have bread pudding as the main meal, not merely afterward as dessert....

Smoked Salmon Quesadillas with Creamy Chipotle Sauce
These extra-special quesadillas take just minutes to make, but you'll want to savor them for as long as possible. Sprinkle...
Big & Buttery Chocolate Chip Cookies
Our version of the classic cookie is based on a recipe from a California bakery called Hungry Bear. The chocolate...

Slice & Bake Coconut Shortbread Cookies
Light and buttery, these delicate shortbread cookies are melt-in-your-mouth good. The coconut flavor makes them extra special. —Roberta Otto, Duluth,...

Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs
Flaky salmon and creamy sauce go so well over hard-boiled eggs. Drizzle the sauce or serve it on the side;...
Beef Stew Provencal
When I was young, my favorite food to order in a restaurant was beef stew. My mother and I decided...


Chicken Alfredo Lasagna
Our chicken Alfredo lasagna recipe doesn’t contain any ricotta cheese or red sauce. Instead, we swap in an easy homemade...

Mediterranean Tortellini Salad
One of my childhood friends moved to Italy 20 years ago. During a recent visit to see her, I enjoyed...

Green Chile Shredded Pork
Pork green chili made in the slow cooker always makes my hungry family happy. Getting creative with the leftovers is...

Pulled Pork Sliders
In these pulled pork sliders, we combine the smoky heat of chipotle peppers with a cool tropical coleslaw and soft...

Balsamic Roasted Sausage and Grapes with Linguine
Pasta doesn’t have to wear coats of cream and cheese, especially when red grapes and sausage give it sweetness and...

Salted Caramel Cookie Cups
When I brought these salty sweet cookies to a potluck, I overheard people talking about how wonderful they were. I'm...

Chicken Sliders with Sesame Slaw
Everyone loves barbecue chicken sliders. My version has an Asian twist, with spicy, tangy flavors. At our potlucks, they quickly...

Caramelized Apple Hand Pies
Caramelized apples are tucked into these apple hand pies that no one expects you to share! — Edwina Gadsby, Hayden,...

Southern-Style Egg Rolls
Sausage, black-eyed peas and turnip greens give these unique egg rolls a decidedly southern accent. When I bring them to...