
Dutch Apricot Pie
I freeze several bagfuls of apricots when they are in season, thinking of this pie all the while. At holiday...

Raspberry Walnut Torte with Cream Cheese Frosting
"I often serve this impressive cake for dinner parties or whenever a special dessert is called for," notes Bonnie Malloy...

Tropical Coconut Pie
Sweet and airy, this island-inspired pie couldn’t be easier to make. It is a summer delight!

Coconut Pineapple Chicken
Pineapple, coconut and almonds dress up this pleasantly sweet treatment for cooked chicken. "It's a great way to serve leftover...

Vegetable Curried Rice
“I’ve served this rice recipe to family and guests often and always receive high praise,” writes Frances Easton from Warrenton,...

Pesto Hamburgers
Purchase pre-shaped patties in the meat section of your local grocery store for these tasty pesto burgers. —Taste of Home...

Walnut Cocoa Bread
In her kitchen in Kissimmee, Florida, Margaret Beyersdorf lets her bread machine do the work when making this tender loaf....
Chicken Strawberry Spinach Salad
This pretty spinach salad topped with grilled chicken, strawberries and almonds features a delectably sweet poppy seed dressing. Made in...

Homemade Chewy Granola Bars
"Our children are now grown and gone, but they always look forward to eating these chocolaty treats when they come...

Pineapple Ham Pizzas
In Alum Creek, West Virginia, Vicky Priestley recommends whipping up these barbecue Hawaiian pizzas as a quick after-school snack. Prepared...

Almond Cranberry Chicken
The Test Kitchen adds seasonal flair to everyday chicken with this flavorful sauce that showcases fresh cranberries. It's a snap...

Old-Fashioned Poppy Seed Torte
I got this recipe from my grandmother; it's an old fashioned recipe, but well worth it. My dad requests this...

Mandarin Mixed Green Salad
"I make the salads, do most of the baking and make desserts. Mandarin Mixed Green Salad-a favorite of ours-has a...

Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake Cookies
I can’t consume gluten, so I’ve transformed my favorite recipes to fit my diet. I came up with these cakelike...

Almond-Chai Granola
Whether you snack on it by the handful or eat it with milk or yogurt, you’ll be happy that you...

Grilled Shrimp Salads with Coconut Vinaigrette
I first tried a salad very similar to this when visiting a friend in Florida. When I returned, I was...

Creamy Eggplant & Mushroom Monte Cristo
As a child, I wouldn’t eat veggies. As a parent, I try to include them in creative ways. I'm proud...

Homemade Mango Marshmallows
Homemade marshmallows are much better than bagged ones. I had yummy results when I flavored my recipe with mango nectar....


Olives and Cheese
This elegant marinated olives and cheese platter is a perfect appetizer for any occasion, especially one with an Italian-inspired menu....
Hazelnut Macarons
You don’t have to be an expert in French cooking to whip up these sandwich cookies. The crisp, chewy macarons...

Favorite Chicken Salad Sandwiches
Whether I make enough for just the two of us or increase the amounts for a social occasion, I always...
Super Quick Shrimp and Green Chile Quesadillas
If I am really short on time, I head to the grocery store for prepared guacamole. Use shredded rotisserie chicken...
Hot Brown Turkey Casserole
If you've ever tried the Hot Brown Sandwich at the Brown Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky, you'll love this version. It...
Open-Faced Turkey Sandwich
It doesn't get much cozier than these delightful suppertime sandwiches. They're an easy way to use up leftover turkey, and...

Coffee Cake Muffin Mix
Our local home-school group has an annual Christmas craft breakfast. Forty children signed up to come to my table and...
Festive Nut Cake
With almonds, cashews, pecans and walnuts, this spiced cake is loaded with crunchy nuts. It's the perfect ending to a...

Wilted Spinach Salad with Butternut Squash
Make quick work of peeling butternut squash. First, prick it with a fork and give it 45 seconds in the...

Cranberry Ricotta Gnocchi with Brown Butter Sauce
To make light and airy gnocchi, work quickly and handle the dough as little as possible. You'll be pleased with...

Baked French Toast with Blueberry Sauce
French toast has a special-occasion feel, but why save it for company? Top it with a homemade blueberry sauce to...