

Oatmeal Coconut Cookies
With our oatmeal coconut cookies, there's no need to choose between a crispy cookie and a chewy one. You can...

Oven-Fried Parmesan Potatoes
I found this recipe in a newspaper and adjusted it somewhat by adding additional Parmesan cheese. This is a wonderful...

Homemade Croutons
You can change up these basic homemade croutons recipe by substituting your favorite herbs and spices. —Taste of Home Test...

Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies
With a cookie-loving husband and seven kids, one batch of cookies doesn't last long here! When I make this colossal...
Blue Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms
A rich, warm and cheesy recipe for classic stuffed mushrooms, this attractive appetizer is perfect for your next dinner party...

Pistachio Buttons
This cookie recipe makes a big batch, which comes in handy during the holidays. The green center adds a festive...

Vanilla Crescent Cookies
This recipe originated in Croatia and has been in my husband's family for generations. I was thrilled when my mother-in-law...

Apple Kolaches
A fellow home cook shared this recipe for a sweet, fruit-filled pastry. My son, who isn’t a dessert fan, was...
Mexican Ice Cream
I made this ice cream for my grandma and her friends, and they were delighted. This simple, fun dessert is...

Original Brown Butter Refrigerator Cookies
I especially like these cookies because they’re quick and easy to prepare. I can mix them up in a few...

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Outrageously delicious and decadently gourmet, our peanut butter oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are a treat fit for the bakery window...

Apricot-Glazed Bacon Spirals
Here’s a real crowd-pleaser for an appetizer table or brunch buffet. A whole piece of crispy bacon is rolled into...

Beef Tenderloin Lollipops
Bite-sized beef cubes are easy to pop in your mouth as you mingle at parties. The sweet caramelized onion and...

Peaches & Cream Jelly Roll
Cake rolls make a lovely presentation for a party, and they are simple to cut into even slices. My father...


Butterscotch Toffee Cookies
Decadent and so easy to make, these five-ingredient toffee chip cookies are your next go-to sweet treat.

Mushroom Bread
Mom’s best party food included baked crescent dough, piled with mushrooms and cheese. I borrowed her idea and serve with...
Chicken and Asian Slaw
This meal is always a hit, and it goes together so quickly. Sesame ginger salad dressing adds refreshing flavor to...


Sweet Potato Salad
Tender sweet potatoes are tossed with crunchy nuts and chewy dried cherries for a burst of flavors and textures. —Fran...

Reuben Waffle Potato Appetizers
I love Reubens, so I turned the classic sandwich into a fun appetizer with corned beef and sauerkraut on waffle...

Brie & Caramelized Onion Flatbread
Saute the onions and garlic for this flatbread a day ahead so it's easy to put together on the day...

Onion & Garlic Biscuits
Bake a dozen of these oniony, herby biscuits for a little something new in the holiday bread basket. They're also...

Northwest Salmon Salad
I love that I can use my favorite Northwest ingredients—salmon, blueberries and hazelnuts—all in one recipe. The salmon
and...

Shrimp Po’Boys with Pineapple Slaw
This twist on the traditional po'boy sandwich adds flavor and veggies while reducing fat and calories. For a smoked flavor,...

Lemon Salmon with Basil
At our house we opt for healthy foods, and this lemony salmon with basil is a knockout in the good-for-you...

Blueberry Bars
Our three sons like these bars so much that after they were married, each of my daughters-in-law asked for the...

Family-Favorite Peanut Butter Cake
My grandmother and aunts made this for family gatherings to go along with fresh homemade ice cream. I now share...

Caesar Salmon with Roasted Tomatoes & Artichokes
This is my "go to" recipe for quick dinners, family or guests. It's colorful, healthy, easy to prepare and absolutely...

Chocolate, Peanut & Pretzel Toffee Crisps
My "crispers" are the ultimate combination of salty and sweet. They never last long because—trust me—they're addictive! Make the recipe...

Butternut Squash Oven Risotto
Squash and beer make my risotto different and delicious. Plus, cooking it in the oven cuts down on hands-on time...