Caramel Pecans
"Make a pot of coffee or fix a drink, this takes a while! It's worth it though-this recipe is a...
Crab-Stuffed Filet Mignon
Here's a perfectly elegant entree for you and someone special. They'll be impressed with the flavor…you'll love that it's so...
Chocolate Cherry Cream-Filled Log
When you present this eye-catching dessert on your table, you'll be thanked with many "ooohs" and "aaahs".
It may...
Deviled Crab
Dip your spoon into this super rich deviled crab, and you might think you’re in heaven. Generous portions of crab...
Cream Cheese and Swiss Lasagna
I like to fix the chunky meat sauce for this dish the day before, so the flavors can blend. It...
Mozzarella-Stuffed Italian Meatballs
Three kinds of meat infuse these meatballs with authentic, Italian flavor. The surprise of fresh mozzarella cheese inside is always...
Crab-Stuffed Manicotti
Crab-stuffed manicotti is a comforting baked pasta dish, with flaky crabmeat and gooey cheese stuffed into tubular pasta and topped...
Raspberry Butter Braids
Looking for an eye-catching sweet bread to give as a gift? With tender, raspberry-filled layers, this lovely, two-loaf recipe is...
Roasted Garlic Twice-Baked Potato
The creamy texture flavored with the roasted garlic makes this potato side dish a winner. It's easy to prepare and...
Contest-Winning Brown Sugar Angel Food Cake
Brown sugar makes this moist, tender angel food cake delicious and different. Chunks of chopped toffee give its fluffy frosting...
Easy Italian Breadsticks
Two great reasons to make these crisp and chewy breadsticks for your family? They're simple and delicious! The recipe has...
Almond Cream Spritz
Love spritz cookies at Christmastime? Try this version featuring almond-flavored dough. Sprinkle them with colored sugar for the holidays or...
Triple Chocolate Dream Pie
Creamy chocolate pie makes for an indulgent dessert. My light version let's you have this treat without any guilt. Sometimes...
Caribbean Wontons
I first served these fresh and fruity treats as an appetizer at a summer luau. My family and friends now...
Lobster-Shrimp Salad Croissants
This pleasant seafood salad is mild with a hint of lemon and dill. The recipe calls for imitation lobster, but...
Horseradish-Crusted Beef Tenderloin
Horseradish-crusted beef tenderloin is a spectacular main dish to serve on a special occasion. Roasted garlic is key to the...
Raspberry Fizz
As a festive, non-alcoholic beverage for adults, our Test Kitchen staff came up with this pretty pink drink. It has...
Honey-Nut Swirls
Puff pastry creates a quick and easy "dough" for pretty pinwheel-type cookies featuring two types of nuts. The flaky treats...
Chicken in Puff Pastry
Flaky puff pastry envelops tender chicken and a creamy spinach-artichoke filling, creating a fancy-feeling dish that’s deceptively easy to pull...
Pasta Puttanesca
Anchovies, capers and sun-dried tomatoes bring big flavors to the tomato sauce in this pasta puttanesca. The dish works well...
Chicken Stuffed with Walnuts, Apples & Brie
When I want a simple-to-do weeknight dinner, I often turn to chicken. In this recipe, the stuffing combines sweet and...
Double Chocolate Martini
Is it a beverage or a dessert? Don't let its looks fool you: This chocolate martini recipe is potent but...
Gianduja
These layered squares are more “sophisticated” than my usual lineup of Christmas candy, but they’re also very popular. People love...
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Chicken cordon bleu is a classic for a reason. Tender chicken is rolled around layers of savory ham and melty...
Cranberry Lime Macaroons
It wouldn’t be the holidays for my family and friends if I didn’t make these chewy lime-flavored macaroons. I usually...
Cashew Baklava
I always wanted to make Baklava, but it seemed like so much work. The son of my neighbor's friend showed...
Chocolate Mascarpone Truffles
These luscious, satiny truffles are so versatile...omit the pistachos and try all three variations listed below. —Diane Fuqua, Baltimore, Maryland...
Chocolate Orange Rounds
I send these chocolate orange cookies to family and friends in other areas of the country. The two-tone treats deliver...
Braised Beef with Mushrooms
This slow-cooked beef is so tender, it melts in your mouth. The ingredients have time to season the meat, and...