Holidays & Events

This puff pastry apple strudel is such a fun recipe. It can be served alone or with a side salad....

Classic dark chocolate peppermint bark gets a new look by swirling dark and white chocolate together. You can also layer...

My Grandma Phyllis' sweet and savory deviled eggs are unrivaled by any of the ones I've tried. The sweetness of...

This recipe is tasty and quick to make. You use prepackaged ingredients for ease and then credit the cooking to...

My mother used to fix this chicken when I lived at home. We called it "church chicken" because Mom would...

This bacon maple bar recipe is the perfect treat when you're craving both salty and sweet. The aroma will tantalize...

Blaukraut is an authentic German dish and it's super simple to make. My mother used to make this blaukraut recipe...

One of my favorite sandwiches is a hot Cubano, piled high with juicy pork, layers of ham and melty Swiss...

My family loves a touch of barbecue sauce and ranch dressing in our mac salad. Not too much—just a hint...

Give me a Caesar salad anytime, no matter what form it's in. I like to add some chicken and artichokes...

Give a humdrum side salad a Scandinavian touch by adding some freshly chopped dill and tiny shrimp. —Kallee Krong-McCreery, Escondido,...

When my children were young, I needed a soup that everyone would eat—something filling but also something delicious. My sons...

These spicy cowboy beans are a perfect contribution to a potluck buffet any time of year. Instead of needing hours...

Indulge in this layer cake topped with rich buttercream—a vanilla lover's dream. I use pure vanilla extract for the best...

These creamy, buttery mashed potatoes use simple ingredients. The tricks are to use Yukon Gold potatoes and then to warm...

Planning a luau-themed party? Then this is the perfect main dish for your get-together. It will feed a crowd, it's...

You're going to fall in love with this thick, luxuriously rich ice cream made with ricotta cheese. It has a...

Mexican tea cookies are a holiday favorite in our family. I updated the recipe by frosting them with a buttercream...

These cake mix brownies are a mashup of two of my favorite desserts. A woman I worked with gave me...

My sister developed this baked cannellini beans recipe after a Christmas holiday. We were still all together but nobody wanted...

When I began to use my spritz press, this was the first flavor combination I tried. It took a few...

This spiced cobbler with apples and cranberries is sure to please all of your holiday guests. It is perfect for...

I first created this recipe for our daughter who loves Caesar salads, then later for our extended family on vacation....

This is a moist confetti cake with lots of sprinkles and a whipped chocolate buttercream. It's perfect for birthday celebrations!...

This is a moist and fluffy vanilla drip cake with lots of sprinkles and a whipped vanilla buttercream. It's almost...

A mashup of two favorite recipes, these sloppy joe meatball subs are certainly unique. I love to make them on...

These chocolate oat bars are one of my favorite go-to snacks. I love that I usually have all the items...

This easy granola bar recipe is healthier than most. It's made with natural ingredients, and no baking is required! You...