Creamy Orange Caramels
Each Christmas I teach myself a new candy recipe. Last year I started with my caramel recipe and added a...
Salted Caramel Fudge Drops
These cookies, which start with a mix, are unbelievably decadent! I like to use caramel-filled Dove chocolates. It’s nice dough...
Mint Chocolate-Covered Cookies
At our house, everyone lends a hand to make these easy chocolate-covered cookies. They remind me of Thin Mints. Decorate...
Coconut Shortbread Cookies
Light and buttery, these delicate shortbread cookies are melt-in-your-mouth good. The coconut flavor makes them extra special. —Roberta Otto, Duluth,...
Marvelous Maple Fudge
Use this delicious, easy recipe for potlucks, large family gatherings or bake sales. Line your pan with foil to make...
Honey Lemon Jelly
I love both honey and lemon, so I combined those ingredients into a doubly delightful jelly. Spread it on toast,...
Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cookies
These peppermint hot chocolate cookies are a variation of the cookies my mother made when I was growing up. Now...
Chunky Cherry & Peach Preserves
Out of all the jams I make, this is my grandmother’s favorite. She anxiously waits for late June to come...
Browned Butter Apple Pie with Cheddar Crust
How do you make good old-fashioned apple pie even better? Enhance the crust with shredded cheddar cheese and stir browned...
Swedish Cream Apple Rings
My mother made this classic coffee cake for every important holiday... Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. Now, I carry on the...
Calgary Nanaimo Bars
This version of Nanaimo bars may claim roots in Alberta, but the original was said to be dreamed up in...
Cherry Bounce
Smooth and with the fragrant flavor of sweet cherries, this homemade cherry bounce recipe makes a wonderful holiday gift. For...
Watermelon Jelly
With its beautiful color and intense watermelon flavor, this jelly preserves summer to enjoy long after the cool weather arrives....
Raspberry Mint Jam
I have so much mint growing in my yard that I add it to almost everything. What a revelation it...
Tom Turkeys
With a little prep work by Mom or Dad, these make a great before-or after-dinner craft project for the kids...
Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf Recipe
Satisfy your coffee shop treat cravings with this copycat Starbucks lemon loaf cake recipe.
Strawberry Basil Jam
I make this recipe with fresh-picked strawberries and basil grown in my own herb garden. This unique sweet and savory...
Amaretto Cream Truffles
The velvety texture of the almond filling with the sensational chocolate coating make these truffles truly heavenly. I like to...
Christmas Cranberries
Bourbon adds bite to this holiday standby, packed in a small heavy-duty glass storage container with a tight-fitting lid. Wrap...
Homemade Vanilla Extract
Homemade vanilla is fun to give in decorative bottles with attractive labels. Share it with special friends who like to...
Rocky Road Cookie Cups
Traditional rocky road ice cream has nuts, marshmallows and chocolate. Using prepared cookie dough makes it easy to put the...
Hot Chocolate Cake Balls
Serve these chocolaty delights and everyone will know yours isn't an ordinary holiday party. The little cakes are festive, fun...
Ginger-Maple Roasted Pecans
Use these spiced nuts as a snack, in a salad or as a coating for fish. They're a smart ingredient...
Banana Pecan Loaf
We slice this banana bread so thick it is almost embarrassing—but we need fat slices to deliver ample portions of...
Mint Chocolate Wafers
My grandmother gave me a cookbook stuffed with recipes. This is a slight twist on one of the first—and best—recipes...
Chai Spice Mix
For a spicy morning beverage or afternoon tea that's packed with bold flavor, try this homemade chai tea mix. Combine...
Earl Grey Cookies
Delight your taste buds with these Earl Grey cookies. Combining the subtle floral and citrus notes of Earl Grey tea...
Black Bean Brownies
Black bean brownies are naturally high in protein and fiber, but this recipe ensures chocolaty goodness too. If you're avoiding...
Saltine Toffee
Gear up for holiday gifting by mixing up a batch of saltine toffee and topping it with any kind of...