Cheese Danishes
A cheese Danish is the ultimate sweet-meets-savory breakfast pastry. Make Danishes at home with an enriched dough and a dreamy...
Lemon-Filled Gingerbread Muffins
Honest Abe rarely spoke about food in his speeches. But in one of his famous debates with Stephen Douglas, Lincoln...
Honey Pear Cheesecake
We grow pear trees, so I’m always dabbling in pear desserts. In this cheesecake, I sometimes add ¼ cup crystalized...
Reindeer Tracks
This is the first cookie recipe I’ve ever created! It captures the essence of the holidays because there’s a trace...
Chocolate Rum Balls
Roll these truffle-like rum balls in crushed Oreos to get just the right amount of crunch. They can be made...
Dirt Balls
Dill and garlic go well with the tang of feta in this cheese ball...in fact, I think it tastes like...
Pumpkin Pinwheels
Cream cheese, mozzarella and roasted red peppers make these pumpkin-shaped pinwheels devilishly delicious. They were a hit at my last...
Cranberry White Chocolate Chunk Cheesecake
My New York-style cheesecake has tart cranberries, white chocolate chunks and a smidge of yuletide red. It's an impressive addition...
Bananas & Cream Pound Cake
This banana pound cake got me a date with my future husband. At a church event, he loved it so...
Snickers Cheesecake
This showstopper of a pie combines a layer of brownies with a layer of candy bar-studded cheesecake and a glossy...
Tuscan Sun-Dried Tomato Spread
This jam has a robust flavor that complements anything it's served with. The taste and texture make it a yummy...
Pistachio-Cranberry Rugelach
Traditional rugelach gets dressed up for the holiday with pistachios, cranberries, and snow-white icing. Rich but not too sweet! —...
Garlic Bread Mini Muffins
These little garlic bread bites make a terrific addition to any buffet spread. We make sure to serve them warm....
Peanut Butter Cheesecake Ice Cream
Want something cool and refreshing after your holiday feast? Serve generous slices of a rich, frosty dessert featuring peanuts, cookies...
Kalamata Cheesecake Appetizer
It's believed the Greeks served cheesecake at the first Olympics, so why not rewrite history with a Greek cheesecake appetizer?...
Apple-Cherry Cream Cheese Pie
A layer of sweetened cream cheese topped with a tart fruit filling makes this pie popular with family, friends and...
Make-Ahead Blintz Casserole
Blintzes are thin pancakes filled with cheese or fruits. I created an easy casserole version with cheese filling and topped...
Tuscan Artichoke & Spinach Strudel
Strudels originated in Austria and often boast sweet flavors. This one is savory with Tuscan influences of tomatoes, mushrooms and...
Pistachio Cardamom Cheesecake
Cardamom has a sweet and warm taste that makes you think of clove, allspice and pepper all wrapped in one...
Shrimp-Stuffed Mushrooms
We enjoy these yummy mushrooms every Christmas and when we have company for dinner. With bits of shrimp in the...
Cheesecake Mousse
Cream cheese is combined with heavy whipping cream for a bright and rich cheesecake mousse that's ready with no baking...
Orecchiette with Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Small ear-shaped pasta with roasted Brussels sprouts has everything I look for in a main dish: flavor, texture, and stick-to-the-ribs...
Stuffed Salmon
Our stuffed salmon recipe is simple to make, but fancy enough to serve for special occasions The crab filling is...
Cinnamon Roll Cream Cheese Coffee Cake
Cheesecake, coffee cake and cinnamon rolls—all rolled into one! —Deanna Smith, Meridian, Idaho
Snickerdoodle Cheesecake
Snickerdoodle cheesecake has the signature tangy softness of snickerdoodle cookies but in the form of a rich, cinnamon-flavored cheesecake.
Strawberry Cheesecake Pancakes
More of a dessert than breakfast food, these luscious pancakes really know how to showcase the darlings of summertime—strawberries! The...
Baklava Cheesecake
With a phyllo dough crust, a spiced ground walnut layer and a mascarpone and honey cheesecake filling, this baklava cheesecake...
Cranberry Endive Appetizers
You can pack a lot of flavor into an elegant appetizer just by using the right combination of ingredients. I...
Mushroom and Bacon Cheesecake
My clan loves anything with cream cheese, so I knew this savory cheesecake appetizer would go down as an all-time...