Birthday Recipes

Unlike the real woodland creatures, these chocolate-coated hedgehogs dwell on snack plates and cookie trays. The little guys are fun...

This is the best cheesecake you will ever taste! You'll love the light, creamy texture bursting with peach and hazelnut...

I like to set out bowls of spiced nuts when hosting holiday parties. Sometimes I stir in M&M's to make...

Simple-to-make appetizers are the key to easy entertaining. A five-ingredient marinade flavors these juicy and tender chicken wings. —Robin Spires,...

Next time you’re tasked with bringing the dip or dessert, make our chocolate chip dip for an unexpected dish that...

Is there anything as comforting in the fall as freshly baked pumpkin chocolate chip muffins? Maybe freshly baked pumpkin chocolate...

Kids of all ages will love this delightfully different way to serve brownies. Use whatever toppings you like to suit...

This hearty casserole recipe makes two large baking dishes. The tasty layers of meat sauce, spaghetti and gooey cheese are...

These crispy chicken nuggets have just the right amount of spice. Yogurt makes them extra tender. —Lee Evans, Queen Creek,...

Mild sweet potato flavor and a chipotle kick complement the fresh crab in these hearty cakes. Serve them with your...

I was looking for a light cookie that would freeze and travel well and couldn't find one, so I created...

You can’t have a summer gathering around here without this sweet tea to cool you down. It’s wonderful for sipping...

My husband adores coconut but not so much cake. When I take this beauty to family potlucks, he gets his...

The nice tang to this punch, crowned by foamy topping, makes it a very refreshing drink. Children love it! —Taste...

There’s something magical in coffee that intensifies the flavor of chocolate. These three-layer wonders freeze well, but somehow most of...

I’ve cooked lobster alla diavola (devil’s style) since I was first married. We serve lobster at family celebrations, usually with...

We Southerners have been eating cola cake for decades. This easy version has strawberries too. Chill it in the fridge...

Whole wheat flour and two kinds of berries add an extra helping of nutrition to these hearty pancakes. It’s a...

This appetizer looks elegant and beautiful in a stemmed glass...and it tastes even better. For a special touch, garnish each...

Heads will turn when you serve this showstopping cake. The mild espresso frosting nicely complements the bittersweet brownie layers.—Megan Byers,...

Both of my boys loved this makeover version of a family favorite, and even my husband, who is a bit...

After one taste, it will be easy to see why this chicken is my son's favorite.—Robert McCart, Blue Ridge, Georgia...

Both my boys have food allergies and really love these cupcakes! Because it’s easy and budget-friendly, I grind whole oats...

My grandson approves of these lemony sandwich cookies made with crackers and prepared frosting. Decorate them with whatever sprinkles you'd...

I make these citrusy cookies for parties and special occasions, and we always get to eat the ones that don't...

If you need inspiration for a fun kid's birthday party snack, or a fresh appetizer at a baby shower, here's...

This recipe is my mother's—she's an excellent baker and cook. There was always some new food for my three brothers...

My kids ask for these pita sandwiches all the time. They haven’t noticed that as good as the pitas taste,...

This is a wonderful casserole for a potluck. Wherever I take it, people enjoy it…especially men. I use whatever cheese...