

Blueberry Tart
This simple blueberry tart showcases the best of peak-season fresh fruit. It’s so good you can serve it alone, but...

Truffle Topiary
I wanted to give family and friends something they’d remember, so I whipped up piles of these sweets for everyone....

Chocolate-Covered White Cheesecake
The inside scoop on this tasty treat is the white chocolate center, which makes for an especially rich dessert appropriate...

Candied Violets
Your surprise ingredient will be the talk of the table if you add beautiful candied-violet garnishes to salads or desserts.—Jeanne...

Sparkling White Grape Punch
White cranberry juice adds tartness to this punch for showers and teas. For a light blush tone, use regular cranberry...

Creme de Menthe Cream Puff Tree
A tower of creme de menthe-flavored puffs makes a spectacular centerpiece for your dessert table. Guests will have this sumptuous...

Homemade Vanilla Extract
Homemade vanilla is fun to give in decorative bottles with attractive labels. Share it with special friends who like to...

Hot Chocolate Cake Balls
Serve these chocolaty delights and everyone will know yours isn't an ordinary holiday party. The little cakes are festive, fun...

Scallops in Shells
For a formal dinner, try my elegant scallop recipe as a first course. The buttery scallops are served in a...

Crispy Goat Cheese Appetizers
Want an amazing party starter? Coat slices of goat cheese with seasoned bread crumbs, fry them until golden-brown and top...

Cranberry-Pecan Brie Cups
These appetizer cups are great for entertaining since you can make them ahead of time and refrigerate until you're ready...

Baked Pot Stickers with Dipping Sauce
Twisting these wonton wrappers like little candies makes them fuss-free, and the dipping sauce is packed with sweet heat. —Taylor...

Roast Beef Finger Sandwiches
These simple sandwiches are ideal for a bridal shower, brunch or high tea, when the menu is a bit more...

Smoked Salmon Quesadillas with Creamy Chipotle Sauce
These extra-special quesadillas take just minutes to make, but you'll want to savor them for as long as possible. Sprinkle...

Olive Caprese Salad
When heirloom tomatoes arrive, feature them with red onions, green olives and a surprising twist-star anise. —Julie Merriman, Seattle, Washington

Key Lime Bars
These refreshing Key lime bars have the perfect balance of sweet-tart flavors. Offer them up as handheld treats for a...

Cheesecake Layered Red Velvet Cake
I love both red velvet cake and cheesecake. So why not combine them into one stunning red velvet cheesecake recipe?...

Chocolate Cherry Truffles
My cherry truffles were the delicious result of a kitchen experiment involving a bottle of kirsch I’d received as a...

Grilled Lemon & Thyme Lemonade
We use our grill for most summer dinners, so we thought, "why not grill the lemonade?" The flavor is surprisingly...

Strawberry Truffles
The ever-popular combination of strawberries and chocolate shines in these rich, decadent strawberry truffles. I often double the recipe to...

Shrimp & Cucumber Rounds
I always make these appetizers for our get-togethers. They're easy to prepare and a snappy addition to any party. —Kelly...

White Christmas Sangria
This punch has a pleasant fruity flavor that's not too sweet. Everyone will enjoy it! —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen

Coconut Creme Chocolates
I'm a proud wife, mom of three and grandma of many. I've cooked many things over the years, including these...

Shrimp Toast Cups
These appetizers always disappear quick as a flash. The pretty toast cups lend themselves to other favorite fillings, too! —Awynne...

Spring Strawberry Sangria
Wine-infused berries make a lovely addition to this special-occasion drink. I love serving this during the beginning of spring to...

Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing
Colorful and delicious, this pasta salad with Italian dressing is a great make-ahead dish for office potlucks and large warm-weather...

Mojito Marinated Fruit
All the flavors of the popular mojito cocktail are featured in this fantastic salad. After you eat the fruit, you’ll...

Celebration Cheese Balls
A handful of simple ingredients that go together in minutes, three fun flavorful options…these creamy cheese balls from our Test...

Strawberry Punch
"I was looking for a very special beverage to serve at my daughter's wedding when I found the recipe for...