
Cranberry Pecan Tassies
A traditional pecan tassie is a small tart with nuts. This holiday version adds cranberries. How festive! —Peggy West, Georgetown,...
Daria’s Best-Ever Sugar Cookies
After years of searching for the best sugar cookie recipe, believe me, this is it! Almond paste gives a hint...

Peppermint Kiss Cookies
These peppermint kiss cookies bake up a batch of festive cheer in just four simple steps.

Touch-of-Gold Christmas Trees
You can decorate these pretty Christmas trees with other types of sprinkles if you don't have the gold dust. The...

Mini Cinnamon Roll Cookies
Intense cinnamon flavor fills this yummy cross between a snickerdoodle and a cinnamon roll. They taste best with a cup...


Coconut Cranberry Cookies
Our fruity, nutty, chewy coconut cranberry cookies are sweet-tart perfection with just six ingredients.
Molasses Cookies with a Kick
Here’s my go-to combination of ingredients for the best spice cookies. They’re a natural for fall, but I make them...


Cuccidati
Fancier than Fig Newtons and even more delicious, Italian cuccidati cookies are a traditional fruit-filled holiday cookie worth eating year-round.
Gingerbread Country Church
This gingerbread house is a fun and tasty Christmas craft the whole family will enjoy putting together! —Taste of Home...

No-Knead Ciabatta
Ciabatta means slipper in Italian and the loaf resembles a well-worn slipper. This artisan bread has a firm, crispy crust...

Turkey Saltimbocca
I kept prosciutto and sage in this Italian classic, but instead of veal I added turkey. This saltimbocca is so...

A.M. Rush Espresso Smoothie
Want an early morning pick-me-up that's good for you too? Fruit and flaxseed give this sweet espresso smoothie a nutritious...
Turkey Cordon Bleu Casserole
Impress your holiday visitors with this fancier twist on the traditional casserole. —Kristine Blauert, Wabasha, Minnesota

Southwestern Turkey Bake
I make this turkey bake as a way to get my husband and nieces to eat their vegetables. It's also...
Ground Beef Spinach Alfredo Lasagna
With two types of sauces, ground beef, spinach and three kinds of cheese, this dish is super hearty and goes...

Hash Brown Egg Breakfast
I love this hearty slow cooker breakfast dish. It's great for potlucks because it's easy to carry and always popular.—Nancy...

Chocolate Chip-Banana Belgian Waffles
Gluten-free pancake mix and rice milk are the secret ingredients in this treat from my cookbook, Cooking for Isaiah: Gluten-Free...
Baked Macaroni N Cheese Pizza
Here's a fun and flavorful way to combine pizza and macaroni and cheese. Experiment with other pizza toppings such as...

Stained Glass Candy
This recipe gives you two variations—green-colored candy with wintergreen flavor and red-colored candy with cranberry flavor. I like to make...

Lemon Jelly Candies
This timeless candy will add a little sparkle to any candy assortment. The tart jellies will be a refreshing treat.—Taste...

Easy Lemon Curd Bars
A cup of tea looks lonely without something sweet beside it. These bars are a nice accompaniment. I love the...

Slow Cooker Shredded Turkey Sandwiches
This easy and simple slow-cooked sandwich gets its flavor from bottled beer and onion soup mix. In total, it only...
Slow-Cooker Turkey Sloppy Joes
The combination of chili sauce and ground turkey in these sloppy joes creates a delicious flavor. The avocado adds a...

Candied Lemon Peel
This old-fashioned candied lemon peel can also be used a garnish for other desserts. The sweet-tart taste is delightful.—Betty Slivon,...
Peppermint Swirl Fudge
Indulge in candy-shop flavor with these rich swirled squares. For Christmasy color, I add crushed peppermint candies and red food...

Caramel Cookie Candy
These homemade candy bars combine a smooth, silky caramel over a delicate vanilla cookie. When you set a plate of...

Rosemary Shortbread Cookies
Rosemary shortbread cookies are buttery and sweet, with the pleasant, woodsy aroma of one of our favorite culinary herbs. Confectioners'...

Balsamic Herb Vinaigrette
Balsamic vinaigrette is a classic, versatile dressing. A variety of savory seasonings gives this recipe a tangy kick. It's the...

Bacon-Wrapped Apricot Bites
I love bacon-wrapped recipes, and these sweet-smoky snacks are easy to make and fun to eat, so be prepared with...