New Orleans Shrimp Creole
This seafood dish is perfect for casual holiday gatherings and will reel in rave reviews. I've been using this tried-and-true...

Easy Batter Rolls
The first thing my guests ask when they come for dinner is if I'm serving these dinner rolls. The buns...

Asian Pork Tenderloin
I first made this appetizer on Christmas Eve a few years ago, and it has since become a tradition. Serve...

Mandarin Chicken Bites
Instead of a big Christmas meal, our family enjoys nibbling on an all-day appetizer buffet. Each year we present tempting...

Pizzawiches
"Kids of all ages will love these pizza-flavored sandwiches," promises Omaha, Nebraska's Jennifer Short. And because the meat-filled buns don't...

Peanut Butter Chocolate Pretzels
"The treats are easy for any age to make but pretty enough to share with friends. You can add color...
Chili Chicken Strips
Instead of ordinary bread crumbs, seasoned crushed corn chips coat these slightly crunchy chicken fingers. If your family likes food...
Baked Ham with Orange Glaze
Baked in apple cider and orange juice, this tender ham is brushed with a sweet-tangy mustard and marmalade glaze. For...

Peanutty Caramel Bars
Made in the microwave, these sweet and chewy bars can be stirred by very quickly. Loaded with caramel, chocolate, peanuts...
Salmon Spread
"No one who tastes this creamy spread can believe it's a 'lighter' appetizer," confides Sandra Chambers of Carthage, Mississippi. "It's...

Glazed Almonds
These glossy candy-coated almonds are almost like brittle but much easier to make. With the sweet and salty combination, it's...
Homemade Sloppy Joes
I simmer a big batch of this hot, tangy sandwich filling and freeze the extras. Then I just thaw and...

Enchilada-Style Burritos
"Our family loves Mexican food, but I couldn't find a recipe for homemade burritos that we liked as much as...

Contest-Winning Strawberry Jam Bars
I bake for a group of seniors every week, and this is one of the goodies they request most. I...


Contest-Winning Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread
Our recipe for pumpkin chocolate chip bread is a fall staple for any day, any time of the week.

Ranch Snack Mix
This is a wonderful fast-to-fix munchie. The recipe makes tons and doesn't involve any cooking. It's a cinch to package...
Frosted Peanut Butter Fingers
I first learned about these quick crowd-pleasers from a next-door neighbor when I sniffed the delightful aroma of a batch...

Slow-Cooked Tamale Casserole
I've been making this recipe for years because my family really likes it. It's great for busy days because you...

Taco Braid
This pretty braided sandwich loaf is a winner! My daughter entered the recipe in a state 4-H beef cooking contest...

Four-Tomato Salsa
The variety of tomatoes, onions and peppers makes this chunky salsa so good. Whenever I try to take a batch...
Pudding Sugar Cookies
Sharon Reed of Catlin, Illinois says, "This recipe, which was passed on by a friend, has become a year-round favorite...

Cayenne Pretzels
These spicy pretzels were a huge hit at my daughter's graduation party. The longer they sit, the spicier they get!...


Soft Giant Pretzels
This giant pretzel recipe creates big soft pretzels that are perfect for any Oktoberfest celebration. Pair the bread machine pretzels...

Mini Corn Muffins
"When my great-grandson was a teenager, he and his friends could hardly wait for these muffins to come out of...

Tater Tot Taco Salad
"Since I love potatoes and my husband and I both enjoy the flavor of tacos, this fun dish is a...

Cheddar Chili Burgers
Big, bold chili and french-fried onions are a fun alternative to the classic burger fixings of ketchup and mustard. The...

Cheesy Drop Biscuits
I wanted to capture the flavor of cheese biscuits from a popular restaurant. So I took my favorite buttermilk biscuit...
Louisiana Jambalaya
My husband helped add a little spice to my life. He grew up on Cajun cooking, such as Louisiana jambalaya,...

Ham ‘N’ Cheese Pinwheels
This recipe is a convenient make-ahead snack. I love the garlic flavor in these roll-ups. Every time I serve them,...