
Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse Cups
Three of my favorite foods—chocolate, hazelnuts and puff pastry—come together for an impressive dessert. Dress them up with a drizzle...

Baked Almond Chicken Breasts
Tender, golden almond chicken and creamy sauce make this entree one of my favorites. —Ken Churches, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Caramel Pretzel Bites
I created this recipe wanting to make my own version of a popular candy store pretzel log dipped in caramel,...

Topped Cheesecake Squares
These tempting bites from our Test Kitchen are sure to steal top billing at any summer meal or social. Let...

Sesame Cilantro Shrimp
On days when I don't feel like spending much time in the kitchen, I reach for shrimp. I can have...

Baked Brie with Roasted Garlic
“The garlic is mellow and sweet in this recipe,” says Lara Pennell of Mauldin, South Carolina. “I never fail to...

Bacon-Pecan Chocolate Truffles
I love eating these truffles the day after I make them, after the full flavor of the bacon comes through....

Mascarpone-Stuffed French Toast with Berry Topping
I love making this rich and delicious French toast for my family. With a warm, creamy filling of mascarpone cheese...

Chocolate Rum Truffles
It's hard to eat just one of these chocolaty silky candies. I like to keep some on hand for a...

Butter Pecan Ice Cream Torte
A simple, nutty crust and smooth caramel sauce are all the preparation required for this impressive dessert. It will keep...

Tangy Lamb Tagine
I love lamb stew, but wanted to try something a bit different, so I created this recipe that uses Moroccan...

Spiced Garlic Carrots
This classic Moroccan side dish is served as often as possible, hot or as a cold salad, in most Sephardic...

Moroccan Chicken Thighs
My husband and I love Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food. This recipe is very flavorful, so it's quickly become one...

Moroccan Cauliflower and Almond Soup
This soup tastes rich and decadent but is really very healthy! Bonus—it is vegan and also makes your house smell...

Almond Chicken Salad
My mother used to prepare this chicken salad with grapes and almonds for an evening meal during the hot summer...

Coconut Chiffon Cake
Toasted coconut adds visual appeal to this tall and impressive cake. With an airy texture and heavenly coconut-ginger flavor,it's a...

Banana Applesauce Cake
"THIS CAKE was always my mother's special treat for her six children. It's a delectable 'mountain' of cake and fruit,...


Oatmeal Waffles
Make them once, and oatmeal waffles will become a tried-and-true favorite. They're crispy, fluffy and healthier than traditional waffles, and...

Anise Biscotti
My aunt would make anise recipes all the time for dessert and these biscotti were my favorite. I can remember...

Brunswick Stew
Brunswick stew dates back to the 1860s, when it was served as a complete meal. We now use it as...

Pumpkin Ice Cream Roll
This wonderfully light dessert is our standby at Thanksgiving and Christmas. The hint of pumpkin and the refreshing ice cream...

Cornbread Dressing with Oysters
My father's dressing bakes separately from the turkey and is simply delicious. The secret is to prepare the corn bread...


English Muffin Bread
Slathering butter (or honey or chocolate hazelnut spread) on a slice of this craggy English muffin bread is ultra-satisfying, as...

Grape Appetizer
Imagine an appetizer that's both sweet and salty, looks like a cheese ball and is small enough to enjoy in...

Whole Wheat English Muffins
I got this hearty whole wheat English muffin recipe many years ago from the county Extension service. I love the...

California Green Salad
This salad truly represents my state, since avocados and almonds are grown in such abundance here. I originated this recipe...

Coconut Parfaits
EVERY TIME I serve this simple but elegant dessert to guests, I have to give them the recipe, too.
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Chicken Pecan Salad
In our house, this light and tasty salad is a real summer favorite! I usually serve it with sliced tomatoes...
Butter Pecan Cake
My husband has a sweet tooth and I enjoy making great desserts like this cake for him! We have two...