Vol-au-Vent
This creamy chicken vol-au-vent recipe is an easy yet impressive puff pastry appetizer. Thanks to some simple shortcuts, you'll get...
Mini Sweet Potato Pies
My son Levi was only 2 years old when he helped me create this delicious recipe, and it was the...
Holiday Potato Bake
I have made this at Thanksgiving and Christmas for the past several years. My family requests this dish all the...
Mini Pumpkin Spice Trifles
These miniature trifles are so fun for fall holiday parties! The assembly takes a little longer than making one big...
Mini Blueberry Tarts
I served this recipe to my family while we were on vacation and they were all amazed! The best part:...
Holiday Meringue Miniatures
My kids love these light melt-in-your-mouth cookies, and we have fun making them. These were always on our Christmas cookie...
Shrimp Cakes with Spicy Aioli Sauce
I made these for our staff Christmas party last year; they were such a hit that I was flooded with...
Spiced White Sangria
I've been making this recipe for more than 20 years. My husband and I are in the wine and spirits...
Spicy Crab Salad Tapas
I served these at a party and everyone went wild! These delicious morsels have a crispy flaky outside filled with...
Shrimp and Pineapple Party Pizza
This flavor-packed appetizer is a sweet, smoky, savory sensation! If you are traveling with this pizza, parbake the crust and...
Quicker Caramel Flan
Do you enjoy ordering flan at your favorite restaurant? Now you savor the flavor of this popular dessert in your...
Roasted Chicken and Brie Holly Mini Bites
I got the idea for these appetizers from my favorite sandwich at a local restaurant—a symphony of sweet fig, roasted...
Plum Conserve
My mouthwatering conserve is a versatile gift. It makes a lovely garnish for rolls during holiday feasts, is delicious paired...
Cranberry Sparkler
The flavors of this refreshing cran-raspberry cocktail are great any time of year. In winter, the cranberry makes it a...
Apple Amaretto Sours
An amaretto sour has always been one of my favorite cocktails. This version has a special touch that makes it...
Cinnamon White & Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies
I wanted to put a spin on the traditional chocolate chip cookie, and who doesn't love cinnamon? Depending on what...
Easy Mexican Brownies
This easy Mexican brownie recipe comes together quickly enough for dessert anytime because it uses a box mix. Cleanup is...
Apricot Jam
This easy recipe for thick, chunky apricot jam lets you jar up the feeling of warm summer days and enjoy...
Bacon-Pecan Stuffed Mushrooms
During the remodeling of my kitchen, I lost the recipe for these mushrooms. But I'd shared it so many times,...
Meat Seasoning
A wonderful blending of common kitchen ingredients gives this all-purpose meat seasoning a sweet, tangy and savory flavor with a...
Sweet and Spicy Chipotle Chicken
My husband and I have created many wonderful memories by sharing this meal with our friends. In the winter, we...
Warm Chicken Tortellini Au Gratin
I have a number of easy, planned leftover recipes in my arsenal, which are especially useful when I'm busy. This...
Sun-Dried Tomato Goat Cheese Empanadas
I created this appetizer because I entertain a lot and wanted something simple but special. People like these empanadas so...
Apple Jelly
Homemade preserves can be intimidating, but this apple jelly recipe is great for beginners. It calls for juice rather than...
Roasted Honey Sweet Potatoes
Cinnamon and honey bring out the natural earthy sweetness of sweet potatoes in this simple, elegant side dish. —Laura Mifsud,...
Orange Pomegranate Salmon
A colorful, festive salmon dish makes an impressive addition to your holiday table—and it is as delicious as it is...
Chocolate Mocha Dusted Almonds
I love to make recipes with nuts. These are chocolaty with a hint of coffee—elegant and addictive! I give them...
Slow-Cooker Boeuf Bourguignon
Instant pot beef bourguignon is an a fantastic go-to dish in the wintertime that delivers the beefy, red wine-braised flavor...
Baked Beans Mole
My son and husband love this hearty side dish. It's quick and easy to prepare but yet so flavorful. Chocolate,...