Fancy Roasted Nuts
My kitchen is a busy place over the holidays, but I enjoy taking the time to make these nuts. They’re...
Brown Sugar Cutout Cookies
Our neighbor made these for me when I was little, and now I make them for my kids, my grandkids...
Asiago Bagels
Discover a cheesy alternative to the usual sweet bread brunch offerings. There's no need to stop by a bakery when...
Crunchy Chocolate Mint Balls
Get a jump on the holidays by making these four-ingredient truffles and tucking them away in the freezer to save...
Baked Elephant Ears
My mother-in-law handed down this recipe from her mother. These are a special treat—even better, I think, than those at...
Caramel Snickerdoodle Bars
What did I do when I couldn’t decide between two of my favorite desserts? I combined them! This snickerdoodle-blondie hybrid...
All-Around Seasoning Mix
I always keep this all-purpose seasoning mixture on hand. It’s good on anything, especially grilled pork, chicken and vegetables. We've...
Pina Colada Jam
If you like pina coladas, you’ll love this! But here’s the kicker: The secret ingredient is fresh zucchini. Spread the...
Divinity Candy
Like fluffy clouds from up on high, divinity candy truly earns its heavenly moniker.
Apricot Pinwheel Cookies
My grandmother always made these cookies for the holidays. The recipe has been passed down through generations to me, and...
Easy Elephant Ears
You’ll love the classic cinnamon-sugar flavor of these crispy bite-size treats. Even more, you’ll love that they call for just...
Focaccia Barese
This focaccia has been in my mom's family for several generations. It is one of my most-requested recipes whenever I...
Italian Rainbow Cookies
Colorful, gorgeously layered and filled with yummy almond, raspberry and chocolate flavors, our Italian rainbow cookies will be a recurring...
Rocky Road Fudge
Every bite of rocky road fudge has salty peanuts, pockets of chewy marshmallows and smooth, creamy chocolate.
Quick & Easy Gumdrops
These homemade candies are softer than store-bought. They've got that classic, fun appeal that people really love. —Leah Rekau, Milwaukee,...
Pickled Grapes
No sour grapes here! Easy to make and even easier to eat, pickled grapes are a versatile way to preserve...
Double-Berry Jalapeno Jam
My friend and I had tried a fruity jam with jalapenos at a local vineyard and this is the version...
Plum Anise Jam
Growing up, my father loved black licorice and all my siblings and I loved it as well. I still love...
Peach-Blueberry Preserves
As a child I helped my grandmother can summer fruits and vegetables. I didn't always appreciate this activity when I...
Ginger Pear Freezer Jam
At dinner with friends one evening, one of our hosts served some pears she had preserved with ginger and lemon....
Homemade Hot Sauce
Make your own hot sauce at home with this spicy recipe. Habanero and serrano peppers provide bold heat that's balanced...
Pickled Zucchini
From zoodles to bread, zucchini is a versatile vegetable. You can even transform it into pickled zucchini, too!
Sweet & Smoky Salsa
I love the roasted flavor that grilling gives food, so I decided to make a salsa from grilled vegetables. I...
Pickled Brussels Sprouts
This year, when I asked my brother what he wanted for his 31st birthday, he answered, "pickled Brussels sprouts." I...
Favorite Bread & Butter Pickles
I made these pickles while growing up and love them because you can eat them with just about anything. Now,...
Berry-Basil Limeade Jam
My husband and I have fun picking fruit. We ended up with too many strawberries, so it was time to...
Key Lime Pie Cupcakes
I bake over 200 of these cupcakes for our church suppers, and we always run out. If you can't find...
Christmas Brownies
Fudgy, frosted Christmas brownies are every bit as charming as they are delicious. The cute faces made with candy eyes,...
Santa Cookies
Make the jolliest Santa cookies for the holidays! These sugar cookie cutouts are frosted with homemade buttercream frosting and decorated...