
Christmas Glow Punch
With a pretty crimson color, this sweet tropical beverage is perfect for the holidays. Have the punch base chilling in...

Horseradish Ham Cubes
Horseradish and ham have always been perfect partners. Here they combine in a zesty variation of ham roll-ups.

Spinach Roll-Ups
These pretty pinwheels capture the classic flavor of spinach dip served in a bread bowl. —Patty Koepp, Marquette, Michigan

Salsa Cheesecake
After receiving this recipe from a friend several years ago, I made it for our family Christmas party. It's now...

Crisp Rosettes
Shaped like delicate snowflakes, these crisp rosettes make a lovely winter dessert. Field editor Rita Christianson of Glenburn, North Dakota...

Crab Spread
My family has fond memories of traveling to my parents' house for Christmas dinner. After a 12-hour drive, we'd be...

Pork Pinwheels
A flavorful filling peeks out from the swirled slices of pork. This make-ahead appetizer is enhanced with garlic mayonnaise.

Appetizer Blue Cheese Logs
Three kinds of cheese and some curry powder make this cheese log a little more lively than most. Swipe it...

Two-Tone Cheesecake
"Looking to create an original for the Alaska State Fair contest, I came up with this creamy cheesecake," notes field...


Homemade Churros
These fried cinnamon-sugar homemade churros are best when fresh and hot. Try them with a cup of coffee or hot...
Layered Brownie Dessert
A tasty brownie is the base for layers of cream cheese and chocolate pudding in this make-ahead dessert. —Muriel Ledeboer,...

Polish Poppy Seed Loaves
Traditionally, these loaves were eaten after sundown on Christmas Eve as part of a 12-course meal. At our house, we...

Corn Zucchini Saute
This side makes a colorful accompaniment to the pork chops or to any Mexican-style meal. I've loved this dish since...

Anise Icebox Cookies
These crisp, old-fashioned spice cookies are one of my favorite anise recipes to cook up—especially around the holidays. —Sharon Nichols,...

Sangria Gelatin Ring
This gelatin is enjoyed by everyone because you just can't go wrong with fresh berries. —Nicole Nemeth, Komoka, Ontario

Anniversary Cake
You can make this lovely anniversary cake, even if you're not celebrating a milestone! Flavor the cake as you wish,...

Stuffed Bread Appetizers
You may want to double the recipe for this hearty cold appetizer because I've found that folks just can't seem...

Almond-Lemon Pound Cake
This lemon-almond cake is the first cake I learned to make more than 30 years ago, and it’s still a...

Cucumber Sauce
I'm Greek and my husband's Sicilian, so we use plenty of garlic in our cooking. We typically serve this traditional...

Spinach Phyllo Bundles
Spanakopita is a Greek spinach pie made with phyllo dough. This appetizer version is always a hit at parties.

Garlic-Roasted Chicken and Vegetables
The first time my Greek father-in-law made this chicken, he proudly shared the recipe with me. It's my favorite way...

Berries & Cream Torte
It's so easy to see why this fruity dessert always impresses dinner guests. I sometimes substitute the berries with sliced...

Wagon Wheel Pasta Salad
Summertime gatherings aren't complete without a refreshing pasta salad. This tasty version features a mayonnaise and picante dressing. It may...

Sherbet Watermelon
I usually double this recipe so I can have one dessert on hand for family and friends who stop by...


Old-Fashioned Lemonade
A sweet-tart lemonade is a traditional part of my Memorial Day and Fourth of July menus. Folks can't get enough...
All-American Hamburgers
We do a lot of camping and outdoor cooking. Hamburgers are on our menu more than any other food. —Diane...

Tortilla Burgers
With pork instead of ground beef and tortillas in place of buns, these Southwestern-style burgers stand out from all others.—Katie...


Easy Cheese-Stuffed Jalapenos
A few years ago, I saw a man in the grocery store buying a big bag of jalapeno peppers. I...

White Chicken Enchiladas
These white chicken enchiladas are full of flavor thanks to cilantro, jalapeno and cumin. Want to make them even spicier?...