Festive Ham Glaze
As long as I can remember, my favorite room has been the kitchen. My glaze dates back to shortly after...
Strawberry Spinach Salad for a Bunch
The unusual combination of ingredients makes a refreshing salad people can't stop eating.—Polly Bloom, Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin
Roast Beef Finger Sandwiches
These simple sandwiches are ideal for a bridal shower, brunch or high tea, when the menu is a bit more...
Smoked Salmon Quesadillas with Creamy Chipotle Sauce
These extra-special quesadillas take just minutes to make, but you'll want to savor them for as long as possible. Sprinkle...
Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs
Flaky salmon and creamy sauce go so well over hard-boiled eggs. Drizzle the sauce or serve it on the side;...
Olive Caprese Salad
When heirloom tomatoes arrive, feature them with red onions, green olives and a surprising twist-star anise. —Julie Merriman, Seattle, Washington
Hawaiian Baked Beans
Charlene Laper of Lakeview, Michigan made Hawaiian Baked Beans to serve at her daughter's wedding reception. Charlene reports, "They were...
Cheesecake Layered Red Velvet Cake
I love both red velvet cake and cheesecake. So why not combine them into one stunning red velvet cheesecake recipe?...
Strawberry Cheesecake Bites
These strawberry cheesecake bites are quick and easy, a perfect combo of sweet, creamy cheesecake and chocolate-covered strawberries.
Grilled Lemon & Thyme Lemonade
We use our grill for most summer dinners, so we thought, "why not grill the lemonade?" The flavor is surprisingly...
Rum Cake
This sweet and spirited rum cake recipe is irresistible. No crumb will be left behind.
Bourbon Slush
This easy, refreshing bourbon slush recipe takes care of all your cocktail needs come barbecue season. It's one of our...
Strawberry Truffles
The ever-popular combination of strawberries and chocolate shines in these rich, decadent strawberry truffles. I often double the recipe to...
Shrimp and Cucumber Rounds
I always make these appetizers for our get-togethers. They're easy to prepare and a snappy addition to any party. —Kelly...
Hawaiian Wedding Cake
"I got this wonderful recipe from a cousin whose husband was Hawaiian," notes JoAnn Desmond from Madison Heights, Virginia. "I've...
Jim’s Honey-Glazed Ham
The aroma of this boneless ham cooking in the oven is absolutely wonderful. It comes out moist, juicy and lightly...
Glazed Meatballs
Allspice adds a bit of a twist to typical barbecue meatballs in this recipe from Nancy Horsburgh of Everett, Ontario.
Lobster-Shrimp Salad Croissants
This pleasant seafood salad is mild with a hint of lemon and dill. The recipe calls for imitation lobster, but...
Antipasto Skewers
Antipasto skewers—the finger-friendly Italian kabobs with marinated vegetables, cheeses and tortellini— are precisely what you need for your next gathering....
Cream Cheese Candies
These homemade mints make a perfect last-minute addition to holiday treat trays. Pretty much everyone in my neighborhood has this...
Red Velvet Cake
Our red velvet cake recipe is traditionally southern with light, tender, ruby-red cakes held together with a rich vanilla frosting.
Yellow Cupcakes
These classic yellow cupcakes are customizable for parties or personal treats.
Brie Cherry Pastry Cups
Golden brown and flaky, these bite-sized puff pastries with creamy Brie and sweet cherry preserves could easily double as a...
Crab Puffs
These party-worthy crab puffs require little effort, even with the easy homemade pastry. The savory, creamy filling makes them utterly...
Mojito Marinated Fruit
All the flavors of the popular mojito cocktail are featured in this fantastic salad. After you eat the fruit, you’ll...
Celebration Cheese Balls
A handful of simple ingredients that go together in minutes, three fun flavorful options…these creamy cheese balls from our Test...
White Chocolate Cranberry Blondies
Friends sometimes ask me to make these for wedding receptions. For a fancier presentation, I cut the bars into triangle...
Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing
Colorful and delicious, this pasta salad with Italian dressing is a great make-ahead dish for office potlucks and large warm-weather...
Coconut Creme Chocolates
I'm a proud wife, mom of three and grandma of many. I've cooked many things over the years, including these...