
Calgary Nanaimo Bars
This version of Nanaimo bars may claim roots in Alberta, but the original was said to be dreamed up in...

Raspberry Pie Squares
Making pie for a crowd may seem impossible, but not when you turn to this crowd-pleasing recipe! The sweet-tart raspberry...

Olive Caprese Salad
When heirloom tomatoes arrive, feature them with red onions, green olives and a surprising twist-star anise. —Julie Merriman, Seattle, Washington

Godiva Liqueur Brownies
Santa’s eyes twinkle when he finds this very adult brownie on the cookie tray. With chocolaty liqueur and other spirits,...

Lime Shortbread with Dried Cherries
This fresh, sweet-tart cookie also works with dried cranberries and orange zest. I freeze the dough for up to a...

Striped Icebox Cookies
I've been using this recipe ever since I was a little girl. I like it because it's easier than making...

Chocolate Nut Cookies
Folks are quick to grab one of these cookies when they see they're chocolate. Once they discover the nuts and...

Yummy Chocolate Dip
Turn fresh fruit into an irresistible and tantalizing snack or dessert with this dreamy, creamy chocolate dip. Four ingredients and...

Chipotle-Honey Grilled T-Bones
If you like to kick things up on the grill, this is the steak for you. My husband even makes...

Grilled Beef Tenderloins
Bold flavors bring out the best in these super-tender steaks. —Patricia Swart, Galloway , New Jersey

Triple-Chocolate Brownie Cookies
Our family of chocolate lovers gets triply excited when these cookies come out of the oven. They have the texture...

Brownie Tarts
Sharon Wilkins of Grande Pointe, Ontario says, "I often take these bite-size chocolate goodies to potluck dinners for our country...

Cheesecake Dip
When you're in the mood for something sweet but you want to keep it light, this simple dip really hits...

Chocolate-Bottom Mini-Cupcakes
These freeze very well. I like to keep a batch on hand for drop-in guests or for when I'm too...

Black Forest Brownies
Although I enjoy sweets, other recipes have failed me (I'm a beginning baker). But not this one! It's easy, and...

Sugar Cookie Slices
I was fortunate to inherit this recipe from my husband's great-aunt. They slice nicely and are easier to make than...

Peanut Caramel Corn
A sweet, crunchy, lighter alternative to traditional caramel corn, this can’t-stop-eatin’-it treat won’t stick to fingers or teeth! It’s wonderful...

Apple Red-Hot Slab Pie
This dessert is my family’s favorite because it brings back so many fond memories. Red Hots give the filling a...

Cinnamon Pecan Bars
I'm a special education teacher and we bake these bars in my life skills class. It 's an easy recipe...

Heavenly Drinking Chocolate
The name says it all—sipping this beverage is like experiencing an out-of-this-world blend of dark and milk chocolate. The only...

Almond Macaroons
These almond macaroons have a wonderful texture, chewy inside and crisp outside. The milk chocolate drizzle dresses them up—everyone loves...

Chocolate-Glazed Cupcakes
Because I have a dairy allergy, I'm always on the search for treats I can eat. I prepare these cupcakes...

Rainbow S’moreo Cookies
Homemade Oreo-style cookies are pretty great on their own, but they're even better when you add graham cracker crumbs to...

Homemade Candy Bars
Reports Karen Grant of Tulare, California, "I enter these treats, which are similar to Kit Kat bars, at the fair...

Coconut Cashew Crunch
The crunch is always a hit for Christmas snacking. It’s one of my husband’s favorites—and he says he doesn’t like...

Creamy Crab Toast Cups
Seafood lovers are sure to enjoy these golden brown toasts filled with a creamy crab sauce. Using a muffin pan...

Sweet ‘n’ Sour Appetizer Meatballs
Since a friend shared this recipe with me several years ago, I've fixed it many times. The tangy meatballs also...

Ranchero Soup
“Packed with garden-fresh veggies, this ‘vitamin soup’ goes with just about any grilled meat, fish or fowl,” Leah Lyon of...

Black Bean, Chorizo & Sweet Potato Chili
Chili is one of my all-time favorite dishes. This recipe takes chili to the next level by changing up the...