
Sweet and Salty Chex Mix
This twist on a party mix features both salty and sweet flavors for a wonderful snacking experience! Soy sauce, garlic...

Mini Brownie Treats
I like to take these quick and easy treats to potlucks and family gatherings. They're always well received! —Pam Kokes,...

Spanish Rice with Sausage
This recipe for Spanish rice and sausage is the ultimate set-and-forget dinner. Just add the ingredients to your slow cooker...

Banana Cream Brownie Dessert
I always keep the ingredients for this extremely delicious dessert on hand because I make it quite often for potlucks...

Mexican White Chili
White chili may be a little different from what you're used to, but it's sure to warm you up on...

Tasty Taco Soup
When I serve this soup at parties, everyone asks for the recipe. It makes a lot, so if I'm not...

Slow-Cooked Smokies
I like to include these little smokies smothered in barbecue sauce on all my appetizer buffets since they're popular with...

Spinach ‘n’ Broccoli Enchiladas
I like to top this wonderful meatless meal with lettuce and serve it with extra picante sauce. It's quick, easy,...

Crispy Snack Mix
This recipe proves you can make just about anything in a slow cooker, even a delightfully crispy snack mix. —Jane...


Nacho Dip
This zesty nacho dip is great for any get-together and allows me to spend more time with my guests. I...

Ham Biscuits
Ham biscuits are a genius way to use up leftover ham. Just add homemade buttery biscuits, and you've got a...


Shredded Beef au Jus
My mom found this recipe in a farm journal soon after she and my dad got married. The tender beef...

Turkey Burritos with Fresh Fruit Salsa
Packed with fruit, veggies, nutrition and flavor, this lighter, whole-grain twist on traditional burritos is sure to be a big...

Slow-Cooked Pork Tacos
Sometimes I'll substitute Bibb lettuce leaves for the tortillas to make crunchy lettuce wraps instead of tacos. —Kathleen Wolf Naperville,...

Almond-Bacon Cheese Crostini
For a change from the usual toasted tomato appetizer, try this baked crostini recipe. If you like, slice the baguette...

Mini Burgers with the Works
I started preparing these mini burgers several years ago as a creative way to use up bread crusts accumulating in...

Double Chocolate Orange Brownies
I have to give my husband credit for this idea—since we love chocolate and orange together, he suggested I come...

Roasted Cumin Cashews
Kick up parties and get-togethers with this well-seasoned snack. The cashews are sweet, salty, crunchy...and oh, so munchable. —Martha Fehl,...

Texas Caviar
This top-rated recipe for Texas caviar is a guaranteed favorite at any tailgate or potluck. The fresh dip is made...

Buffalo Wing Poppers
These buffalo chicken poppers combine the flavor of hot wings and jalapeño appetizers to make a snack greater than the...

Apple Snack Mix
With apple chips and cereal in fun shapes, this cute mix makes a tasty, nutritious gift, bake sale item or...

Curry Cheese Spread
I made this creamy spread with my students and it was a big success. It is easy to make and...

Zippy Tortilla Chips
If store-bought tortilla chips are too salty for you, give these homemade southwestern chips a try. You'll be pleasantly surprised...

Spicy Chicken Wings with Blue Cheese Dip
These fall-off-the-bone tender wings have just the right amount of heat, and the cool blue cheese dressing makes the perfect...

Contest-Winning Sugar ‘n’ Spice Nuts
My daughters, grandkids and just about everyone who visits me look forward to this mix of crunchy spiced nuts recipe...

Veggie Ranch Tortilla Pinwheels
These terrific bite-size appetizers are always a hit wherever I take them. They're easy to make ahead of time, and...

Beer Cheese in a Bread Bowl
My entire family loves this cheese dip. I often get requests to bring it to gatherings with friends. Chopped scallions...

Havarti Turkey Hero
This is not your ordinary sandwich! Everyone loves the combination of chutney and chopped peanuts. I like to make this...

Meatballs in Plum Sauce
A tasty sauce made of plum jam and chili sauce coats these moist meatballs beautifully. Make sure these delightful appetizers...