
Christmas Eggnog Bread
“This bread is better if you make it the day before you plan to serve it,” says Judith Malhotra of...

Swedish Tea Ring
My mother used to prepare this delightful Swedish tea ring in the ’40s, and it’s still a favorite today. Maraschino...
No-Yeast Stollen
We always knew it was Christmas when my mother-in-law sent us a German stollen. Now, our grown children continue to...

Quince Orange Marmalade
Quince sweetens this marmalade as it simmers and fills the house with its distinctive autumn aroma. It’s great on toast...
Holiday Spritz
I tried substituting rum extract for vanilla in a classic Christmas recipe, and the end result was a cookie that...

Cherry Rhubarb Jam
This tangy sweet spread is "jam-packed" with lots of cherry flavor, plus a hint of rhubarb. My mother gives jars...
Walnut Zucchini Muffins
Shredded zucchini adds makes these walnutty muffins extra tender. If you have lots of zucchini in summer as many of...
Chocolate Cherry Fudge
This chocolate cherry fudge is unique, and festive for the holidays. It's a recipe my husband really enjoys. I've made...


Watermelon Candy
Who knew making hard candy could be so easy? This old-fashioned watermelon candy recipe requires only a few ingredients and...


Candied Walnuts
Turn ordinary walnuts into a taste sensation with this simple recipe that’s prepared on the stovetop. With plenty of brown...

Mincemeat Cookies
Discover the enduring charm of mincemeat cookies with their rich flavors of dried fruits and warming spices. They're the winning...

Contest-Winning Sugar ‘n’ Spice Nuts
My daughters, grandkids and just about everyone who visits me look forward to this mix of crunchy spiced nuts recipe...


Peanut Butter Snowballs
As sweet treats go, these peanut butter snowballs are a cut above the raw sugar rush of your average candy....

Nutty O’s Snack
Almonds add a nice nutty flavor to this tasty snack. It's perfect for potlucks and not too sweet. Served in...

Muenster Bread
Many years ago my sister and I won blue ribbons in 4-H with this bread. The recipe makes a beautiful...

Monkey Bread
Both of my boys really enjoyed helping me make this butterscotch monkey bread when they were young. It seemed to...

Marshmallow Puffs
With peanut butter, chocolate and marshmallows, these treats were very popular with our three kids as they were growing up—and...

Grandma Russell’s Bread
I remember as a child always smelling fresh homemade bread and rolls whenever I walked into Grandma's house. The warm...

Frosted Pineapple Cookies
These are the best pineapple cookies—sweet and moist with real tropical flavor. Because they are unique and look so pretty,...
Eggnog Bread
Someone always asks for the recipe when I make this rich bread for the holidays or give as gifts. It's...

Dipped Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies
You’ll love to give tins of these chocolate-coated cookies to your lucky friends. The shortcut holiday recipe is almost too...


Crisp Sugar Cookies
My grandmother always had sugar cookies in her pantry, and we grandchildren would empty that big jar quickly because they...

Caramel Candy
Caramel candies are homemade treats that can be stored long-term to give as gifts or whenever you have a sweet...
Chocolate Monster Cookies
My four grandsons started attending "Grandma's cooking school" when they were as young as 4. These easy monster cookies are...

Sopapillas
A quick dough for sopapillas can be made with very few ingredients. The light, crispy pastry puffs are wonderful served...

Russian Krendl Bread
While dinning with a Russian immigrant family, I jumped at the chance to add this wonderful bread they served to...

Savory Pork Turnovers
Apples, potatoes, ground pork and seasonings tucked inside flaky golden pastry never fail to win praise from my family at...

Oreo Brownies
These Oreo brownies are a perfect mashup of rich brownies and a cheesecake-like topping, with your favorite childhood cookie thrown...

Halloween Party Mix
"This colorful snack mix has a light coating that also makes it perfect for gatherings," notes field editor Jeanette Urbom...