Minty Meringue Drops
These pretty mint green drops are dotted with chocolate chips. My kids don't consider it the Christmas season until I...

Round Steak Italiano
My mom used to make this wonderful dish, and I’ve always enjoyed it. The
gravy is especially dense and...

Broccoli Cheese Tortellini
“When we lived in Seattle, my favorite restaurant served a wonderful dish I ordered every time I ate there. When...
Nut Fudge
Some 17 years ago, when I was dating the man who is now my husband, his mother gave me this...

Macaroni Scramble
This quick-and-easy dinner from Patty Kile of Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania has all the pasta, cheese, meat and sweet tomato sauce that...

Soft Vegetable Tacos
This easy vegetarian tacos feature corn and black beans. They're easy and fast, and the heat can be adjusted depending...


Chocolate Billionaires
Crunchy, chewy, and covered in chocolate—this billionaire’s chocolate candy is the ultimate sweet treat. It combines caramel, pecans and crispy...
Cherry-Pecan Icebox Cookies
During the holiday season, I keep a roll of dough for these crisp cookies in the freezer. It's nice to...

Peppermint Biscotti
Dipped in melted chocolate and rolled in crushed peppermint candy, these flavorful biscotti are a favorite. They are among the...

Chewy Almond Nougat
We've been making this nougat recipe for years. It continues to be a tradition for when the kids and grandkids...
Fudgy Mint Cookies
Chocolate lovers will get a double dose when they bite into this cakelike cookie. The cookies are especially popular served...

Grandma’s Star Cookies
My husband's grandma would make these butter cutouts only with a star cookie cutter. I use various shapes for celebrations...

Mini Pineapple Upside-Down Cakes
With just 30 minutes of prep time, you'll have two dozen super-cute mini pineapple upside-down cakes before you know it!

Celebration Cranberry Cake
After I've served this cake, guests never leave my house without requesting the recipe. The sweetness of the butter cream...

Partridge in a Pear Tree Pie
Delight guests and have a partridge in a pear tree make an appearance on your holiday table! The crimson cranberry...

Best Beef Fajitas
My sister, Laurie, served these yummy fajitas on a hot summer night, Linere Silloway explains from East Charleston, Vermont. They’re...
Ginger-Orange Pork Tenderloin
A fast-to-fix mix marinates grilled pork tenderloin in this simple yet special entree from Lynn Roth of Ypsilanti, Michigan.
Sausage-Stuffed Shells
I wanted to make manicotti one day but was out of the noodles. So I came up with this recipe,...

Almond Cookies
Quick and easy to make yet quite appealing on the plate, these almond cookies are a great sweet treat for...

Citrus Vinaigrette
Bright, sweet and a little bit tangy, citrus vinaigrette is an excellent choice for salads of all stripes.

Pork Goulash
Thanks to sauerkraut, potatoes, dill and a handful of other hearty ingredients, this pork goulash has a traditional Hungarian flavor...
Creamy Shrimp Spread
A former co-worker shared this recipe with me. It’s easy to make but so delicious—people keep coming back for more!...

Crunchy Bagel Chips
This savory snack from Robin Boynton of Harbor Beach, Michigan tastes just like store-bought bagel chips...and it's a great way...

Contest-Winning Holiday Tossed Salad
With its red and green ingredients, this salad is perfect for Christmas meals. Local cranberries and blue cheese make a...

Anise Butter Cookies
Here in New Mexico, these cookies are known as “bizcochitos,” which means “small biscuit.” There are many variations of the...

Turnip Bake
This recipe has been in our family for years. We like turnips with turkey, so my mother used to serve...
Crumb Coffee Cake
This delightful coffee cake has a lightly crunchy topping and a lovely filling of nuts, brown sugar and cinnamon. It...

Christmas Eggnog Pie
A dear friend always received rave reviews when she served this eggnog pie. So I knew I needed the recipe!...

Peanut Butter Fudge Pie
Although I make this fudgy peanut butter pie regularly for luncheons at our church, I've yet to eat a full...