I HAVE a passion for trying new recipes, the kind that bring joy to my eyes as well as my stomach! I discovered this recipe over 40 years ago. It's a very...
The pineapple and honeydew pair perfectly! The zing of the pineapple plus the kick from the lemon and salt take these melon pops to a whole new level....
"Topped with creamy chocolate ribbons, these meringues are rich-tasting but feather-light," notes Beverly Albrecht of Beatrice, Nebraska. "You'll think...
"Now that I'm retired and a new grandmother, I'm always looking for special treats to serve my grandchildren," says Bobi Raab of St. Paul, Minnesota. "These...
This is a super pie that my whole family likes, made from ingredients we usually have on hand-we keep one cow for our family milk supply, and she provides...
"Heavenly" is a good description for this luscious dessert, conveniently made a day ahead. When I don't have a candy bar on hand, I melt ¾ cup of chocolate...
I usually give a different homemade treat to my nieces and nephews every Christmas. This rich no-bake candy was a hit. With just four ingredients, it's...
Delicious figs combined with maple, walnuts and creamy mascarpone make a decadent treat that's easy to enjoy at a backyard cookout. These unique hand pies...
With chocolate bodies and licorice legs, these cute spiders on cobwebs will "catch" attention fast! They're easy to scare up, too-our Test Kitchen simply...
When you present this eye-catching dessert on your table, you'll be thanked with many "ooohs" and "aaahs". It may take some time to prepare. But after...
This pie is one I frequently make for bake sales at our church. I can hardly ever set it down on the sale table without someone picking it right up and...
After hearing about how healthy black rice is, I started trying to find ways to get the kids to eat it. Making a rice pudding has worked out great for...
For whatever reason, rice pudding is usually not near the top when people list their favorite desserts, but despite that, it's a proven crowd-pleaser,...
Joan Totton's favorite dessert for the Christmas season has a nutty, chewy crust and dark chocolate filling that's not too sweet. "I'm proud to serve it,...
This recipe is a favorite of mine to make for special occasions. The apricot cookies freeze beautifully, so they can conveniently be made ahead of time....
Beverly Gottfried's kitchen in Candler, North Carolina is a popular spot when she serves up this deluxe dessert on hot summer days. Garnished with raspberries,...
Since my husband farms, I try to have simple meals and snacks available, as I never know when he and his father will come in from the fields. These cookies...
This great tasting ginger cookie really lives up to its name; it's cake-like and the spices really blend together well. This cookie perfectly captures...
These one-bite wonders amp up the flavors of traditional banana bread with tangy cream cheese frosting, smooth chocolate, and a crunchy banana chip. They're...
Since I don't like store-bought sauces, I decided to come up with my own. I make it for family and for company, and I'll often get asked for the recipe....
This festive dessert is on the menu for lots of special occasions at our house- especially Christmas. The eggnog flavor really comes through, making it...
Cherry pie filling is lovingly sandwiched between 2 layers of crunchy oaty goodness. Substitute apple pie filling and sprinkle a little extra cinnamon...
This four-ingredient dessert can be ready in 10 minutes. When fresh peaches are not available, simply use frozen sliced peaches and adjust the microwave...
My Aunt introduced this cake to my family, and it became a favorite. It was simple enough to make for dorm study breaks in college and was the most requested...
Cranberries, orange and nuts make one of my favorite flavor combinations, and this special drop cookie fits in particularly well at holiday potlucks. For...
"I've made this cake several times and it's always delicious," Pat Bertram promises from Attica, Michigan. And because there are only a few grams of fat...
I don't cook much, but when I use a recipe, I can't help but change it. I started with the Toll House® recipe on my bag of chocolate chips and made some...
Defy wintry weather and transport your guests to the tropics with these beautiful, single-serving confections. Cake mix never tasted so good!-Taste of...
"This tall chocolaty cake with its fluffy mocha frosting is deliciously moist," assures Pearl Watts from Cincinnati, Ohio. "It's a treat I'm proud to prepare...
Don't be intimidated to prepare this dramatic dessert from our Test Kitchen! It's actually quite easy to make. Plus, it can be assembled the day before...
I modified a friend's traditional Dutch baby recipe to come up with this version, which my family thinks is terrific. You'll be surprised at how easy it...
From the first time I baked these cookies, they've been a divine success. Old-fashioned and attractive, they make a perfect holiday pastry. —Ingeborg...
To ripen nectarines, place in a brown paper bag along with an apple. Store at room temperature for several days.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale,...
Very sweet steamed pudding, more like a cake, that is typically served at holiday time. I cook this into my double boiler. Even though this cooks on simmer,...
It is hard to find scratch strawberry cakes, so this one is worth it weight in gold to me as a caterer. I made this cake for a child's birthday party....
"This lightened-up version of traditional baklava is to die for, and it looks beautiful on a goody tray. The toasted pecans really stand out, and Grape-Nuts...