Toasting Recipes

This smooth, sweet fudge from Paula Truksa of Jewett, Texas is loaded with nuts and chewy fruit and would be...

I brought these savory-sweet pretzels to a family gathering, and they disappeared from the dessert tray before dessert was even...

Hints of pumpkin seed and almond give this biscotti recipe a wonderful flavor that's just right for fall. Try one...

Featuring fabulous seasoning and herbs—including coriander, turmeric and garlic—this shrimp paella makes eating healthy completely enjoyable.—Marcella Stevenson, Westminster, California

With its flavorful ginger sauce and fresh vegetables, this tasty dish is a favorite. I get rave reviews every time...

“For extra taste and texture, I added dates to the original recipe for this popular salad,” writes Mary Kirner of...

I like to plant Italian flat-leaf parsley in a long terra-cotta planter so I always have some on hand. It...

Every Saturday night, my family loves to have sandwiches for dinner. With their rich cream cheese spread, these have become...

"To come up with this pasta dish, I combined two of my husband's favorite things—apricots and chicken," says Elaine Sweet...

To me, cooking is an art, and I love trying new recipes. For this one, I dressed up baked butternut...

Here's a warm, decadent side dish for fall or winter brunches. Ready to eat in only 15 minutes, the apples...

Guests are pleasantly surprised to see this lovely trifle on my holiday table. Coconut, pineapple and mandarin oranges lend a...

Asian slow cooker recipes are a favorite in our home, and this one is perfect for fall and winter evenings....

It may take some time to make this rich, buttery treat, but it's well worth the effort! The blend of...

Sweet, cream cheese frostings served atop tender cakes make luscious desserts. And Joanne Brininstool’s take on a classic is a...

I came up with this dish because I was tired of all of the same dishes. It's quick, easy and...

I'm always looking for recipes I can prepare ahead of time. The chicken chunks bask for hours in snappy spices...

The grilled apples in this salad combine so well with the blue cheese, walnuts and balsamic dressing. I like to...

On a chilly evening, this creamy pasta toss is sure to please. It’s rich and flavorful with smoky bacon, fresh...

This delicious combination of pork and spicy cherry sauce is so quick and easy. Canned cherries work well, too. —Roxanne...

Our home economists suggest that you prepare these open-faced turkey sandwiches with leftover turkey. or pick up sliced, cooked turkey...

“It wouldn’t be the Fourth of July for our family without this special treat,” writes Alice Hicken of Heber City,...

A friend gave us this refreshing recipe, which immediately became a family favorite, especially with my mother and mother-in-law. For...

While I visited my sister in Florida, she baked a batch of these incredible muffins. They have a cakelike texture...

I like this recipe since I can prepare it in advance when entertaining. Even people who don't care for cranberries...

The walnut flavor really comes through in this nicely textured loaf from Ginny Rice of Oshkosh, Wisconsin. "It's delicious, moist...

Making these pops is a fun activity for a children's party because any age can participate. Customize them for holidays...

Even folks who don't care for spinach enjoy this distinctive salad. The creamy dressing is a bit sweet, and cottage...

Any way you slice them, strawberries are extra-colorful and refreshing when paired with crisp greens in this salad.—Jean Newnham, Peterborough,...