
Orange Buttercream Frosting
Our Test Kitchen gave simple buttercream frosting a tangy twist by adding a splash of orange juice. It goes wonderfully...

Candied Pecan Pear Salad
For special occasions, I like to dress up packaged salad greens with sweet pears, crunchy pecans and a slightly tart...

Simple Luncheon Salad
"For a bridal shower or summer buffet, this colorful crunchy chicken salad is a perfect choice," notes Pat Stevens, field...

Strawberry & Pecan Salad
It is always a crowd-pleaser when I bring it to a potluck at school...I never have to bring leftover home.—Sharon...


Italian Peach Cookies
These Italian peach cookies are labor intensive, to be sure, but they will be some of the finest-looking treats you...

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Raspberry Dressing
Berries add a pop of color to this favorite salad that’s part of my gluten-free menu. My challenge is to...

Walnut-Cream Cheese Finger Sandwiches
Guests at an English tea my wife and I hosted thought these little sandwiches were fabulous. Even people who are...

Winning Coffee Ice Cream Pie
Contest winner Velma Brown of Turner Station, Kentucky notes: “While coffee ice cream is great, I sometimes vary the flavor...

Chicken Avocado Salad
This is the first time I've ever shared this recipe, but it's one that my family and friends request for...

Swiss Potato Puffs
Encourage guests to mingle by serving these cute little morsels. They’re transportable, mess-free and easy to eat in a few...

Apricot-Filled Sandwich Cookies
I bake these delightful cookies every year for Christmas and when I share a tray of my homemade treats with...

Greek Sandwich Bites
Here’s an appetizer that tastes just like traditional spanakopita, but it’s much less work to make. —Lynn Scully, Rancho Santa...

Chai Truffle Tart
My chai-flavored tart boasts chocolate and caramel layers tucked inside a salty pretzel crust. Truffles on top make it extra...

Watermelon-Lime Cooler
When temps heat up, chill some glasses and cool down with a slushy blend of watermelon, lime and ginger ale....

Raspberry Rumble
My guy is a raspberry fan, so that’s what I use in this cake with a classic fluffy frosting. Freeze...

Gender Reveal Cake
Is it a boy or a girl? Create the perfect reveal by displaying this scrumptious cake tinted with pink or...

Hazelnut Madeleine Cookies
These soft, cakelike cookies have a delicate hazelnut flavor—perfect for making great memories! They’re baked in the distinctive shell-shaped madeleine...

Glazed Fruit Medley
The homemade orange dressing on this salad complements the fresh fruit flavors beautifully. It’s perfect for a spring or summer...

Blue Cheese Cheesecake
Whenever I set out this savory cheese spread, guests can't seem to stop eating it! —Niki Trapp, Cudahy, Wisconsin

Cheesecake Phyllo Cups
Lorraine Chevalier of Merrimac, Massachusetts borrowed this recipe from a friend, whose husband is diabetic, and has been making the...

Smoked Salmon New Potatoes
Give twice-baked potatoes a rest this year and try these stuffed spuds. Smoked salmon and cream cheese blended with...

Lemon Curd Cookies
I've made these cookies for years. I like to give them out to family and friends. —Carole Vogel, Allison Park,...

Smoked Salmon Canapes
My boyfriend's mother gave me the idea for this classy appetizer that I serve for Sunday brunch and on special...

Lemon Ladyfinger Dessert
We whipped up this rich and creamy treat just for your Easter dinner. Five ingredients and 20 minutes are all...

Spinach Dip in a Bread Bowl
Elevate your regular dip into spinach dip in a bread bowl. Add thinly sliced vegetables around the platter for scooping,...

Mocha Truffles
Nothing compares to the melt-in-your-mouth flavor of these truffles...or to the simplicity of the recipe. Whenever I make them for...

Ham ‘n’ Cheese Pie
There's no need to make a crust for this eye-opening quiche. My family and friends love it for brunch or...


Pineapple Pie
This creamy pineapple pie uses canned fruit and whipped cream to create a rich, sweet filling that sits atop a...

Baby Shower Sugar Cookies
To celebrate the pitter-patter of tiny feet (or any occasion), crisp buttery sugar cookies like these are a hit, hands...