
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
Embrace the flavors of fall with pumpkin whoopie pies. Our recipe combines spiced pumpkin cookies with a fluffy cream filling...


Honey Bread
Is there anything better than homemade bread? This simple honey bread recipe makes two soft loaves perfect for toast or...

Corncob Jelly
Making this jelly every year in the summer is a tradition in my family. I often give this jelly as...

Blueberry Jelly
Blueberry jelly is an instant upgrade for a PB&J or an elegant addition to any brunch spread. Use fresh or...

Wholesome Wheat Bread
My sister and I were in 4-H, and Mom was our breads project leader for years. Because of that early...

Easy Apricot Jam
Here’s the perfect topping for English muffins or toast. It’s so simple to make my homemade jam, you’ll want to...

Cider Jelly
For a tasty jam during the fall, try this cider. The candy adds a wonderful cinnamon flavor.—Donna Bensend, Dallas, Wisconsin

Zucchini Pineapple Jam
Need a way to use up zucchini? Try this wonderfully flavored jam. The pineapple adds so much sweetness. —Kathy Weese,...
Strawberry Rhubarb Jam
This tangy Strawberry Rhubarb Jam recipe is a favorite with my family. They'll put it on almost anything, but especially...
Cinnamon Blueberry Jam
Watching my grandmother can hundreds of jars of tomatoes, peaches and pears inspired me to try making jams and jellies...

Raspberry Plum Jam
The thing I like best about this jam is the way the plums stretch the flavor of the raspberries. I...

Rhubarb Jelly
I help help my husband with the pouring and skimming for this jelly—my own personal favorite. It's nice as both...

Blackberry Apple Jelly
August is the busiest month of the year on our small farm—that's when we're harvesting sweet corn, pumpkins and pickling...

Pear Jam
Enjoy this sweet and spiced pear jam on toast with ham and eggs, on hot rolls with meat or as...

Cherry Almond Preserves
This recipe came from my mother-in-law. It's very old-fashioned—in fact, the friend who gave it to her used to cook...

Christmas Jam
Strawberry-cranberry Christmas jam is more than just a festive gift—it's a sweet-tart treat that's easy to make if you're new...

Banana Mocha-Chip Muffins
These moist muffins combine my two favorite things—chocolate and coffee. The banana is just an added flavor bonus. —Melissa Williams,...

Double-Duty Heavenly Applesauce
Every year my husband and I take our two daughters to an orchard to pick apples so we can make...

Chocolate Butterscotch Haystacks
These chocolate haystack cookies are classic and couldn't be simpler to make. They're delightfully crunchy and made with just three...

Cheese Crispies
For years I’ve taken these crispy, crunchy snacks to work. They get high marks from everybody in the teachers lounge....

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...

Spiced Party Peanuts
Also a great gift, these seasoned nuts have just the right blend of spices, sugar and heat to kick up...

Cinnamon Raisin Bread
There's no need to go to a bakery for cinnamon raisin bread when you can make one that's just as...

Savory Spiced Almonds
"You won't be able to eat just one of these!" assures Keri Scofield Lawson of Fullerton, California. "So make several...

Yeast Biscuits
Wonderful from-scratch yeast biscuits-golden and crusty outside and tender inside-were a staple Mom prepared regularly when I was growing up....

Peanut Butter Cookie Cups
I’m a busy schoolteacher and pastor’s wife and I wouldn’t dare show my face at a church dinner or bake...

Vanilla Popcorn
"This sweet crunchy snack is my family's favorite," writes Carolyn Roney of Scipio Center, New York. "For variety, substitute almond...

Peppermint Meringue Cookies
These peppermint meringue cookies sing of Christmas cheer with their festive flavor and snowy hue. With just five ingredients and...


Ricotta Cookies
Ricotta cheese is the star of these ricotta cookies, traditionally served as Italian Christmas cookies. The soft ricotta cheese makes...