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Both my grandmother and my mom used to make these eye-catching confections as a replacement for ordinary mints. When I...

Fruit skewers made with fresh fruit, cheese and a cinnamon yogurt dip will become a regular snack for every potluck,...

Longing to live in a log cabin? The house plans on these pages put the next best thing at your...

I always get requests for the recipe for these canapes whenever I serve them. They're delicate finger sandwiches with a...

Plain peanut butter and jelly sandwiches take on new shape in the hands of subscriber Flo Burtnett of Gage, Oklahoma!...

Create unique flavors and colors with homemade hard candy. This recipe makes it simple to make your own candy for...

Looking for a butter mints recipe that’s simple and sweet?

Both my children and my grandchildren say the season wouldn't be the same without the big tray of candies and...

Cookie baking can't get any more fun than when you are making—and decorating—these adorable Santa cookies. But they're not too...

You can decorate this special cake any way you like for Halloween or the colorful autumn months. —Marie Parker, Milwaukee,...

Topped with festive pepper stars, this appetizer tree consists of tender yeast rolls with a savory cream cheese filling. It's...

Cast a sweet spell over your Halloween party guests by making a pumpkin patch’s worth of treats. It’s easy to...

The A-frame design on this pretty country chalet is easy enough for even first-timers to make. So gather the kids...

These cute meringues are a great addition to your table when entertaining at Easter. Enlist the kids to help shape...

The Taste of Home Test Kitchen turned cute meringue cookies into these whimsical kisses, perfect for Halloween. With just 15...

These tender homemade spaetzle noodles take only minutes to make and are a natural accompaniment to chicken. You can serve...

Tender roast chicken is an elegant dish that's easy to make. We love the tang of orange and lemon slices...

"My grandma frequently fixed the salad when she was asked to bring a dish to a family gathering," writes Sue...

These sweet little swirls are light as can be. They're all you need after a big, special dinner. —Jenni Sharp,...

This brightly-flavored fish is a great showcase for fennel. You'll use the seeds, bulb and fronds. This is an excellent...

Love spritz cookies at Christmastime? Try this version featuring almond-flavored dough. Sprinkle them with colored sugar for the holidays or...

My grandkids love it when I make meringues shaped like Santa hats. If they are here, they love to help—they...

When you want a dessert for a special occasion, try this one. Serving two, it's perfect for Valentine's Day or...

I love desserts and was looking for a way to use hazelnut spread when I came up with this recipe....

These chocolate cupcakes have a fun filling and shiny chocolate frosting that make them different from any other. They always...

If the kids are always asking to eat dessert first, here's your chance. The moist "cake" layers are really full-flavored...

If you don't have time to pipe the meringue could be spooned into 2-in. circles. Extract flavorings could be added...

Curious to learn how to make royal icing? Our Test Kitchen experts have mastered this royal icing recipe for this...

Once you've fried your own homemade potato chips, there's no going back to store-bought bags. Golden brown and crunchy, they're...