
Berry, Lemon and Doughnut Hole Trifle
After my son called and said he was bringing home his college roommates, I was able to whip up this...

Pina Colada Dip
If you like pina coladas, you've gotta try this fluffy fruit dip. Scooped up with a slice of fresh pineapple,...

Peas Please Asian Noodles
My Asian-inspired pasta salad doubles up on the peas for some serious crunch and sweetness. —Catherine Cassidy, Editor, Taste of...


Yellow Squash and Zucchini Casserole
This simple yellow squash and zucchini casserole is the perfect side dish to serve all summer long. Like a gratin,...

Whiskey Pineapple Chicken
Everyone in my family loves this recipe and its sweet marinade made with ginger, pineapple and a splash of whiskey....

Red-Eye Barbecue Sauce
I made this recipe for an assignment in culinary school—my first time making barbecue sauce. I have to say, it...

Mushroom Bacon Turkey Burgers
If you ask me, a good burger needs mushrooms on top, but they tend to slide around and fall off....

Barbecued Chicken Marinade
When the family comes together, I pull out the chili powder, Worcestershire and garlic for a marinade that makes chicken...

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

Strawberry-Basil Refresher
Fresh strawberries and basil are everywhere, so get them together for a cooler that’s pure sunshine. I garnish with basil...

Spicy Butterscotch Wings
We love big-time-spicy chicken wings. I do a caramel sauce to balance the heat, but you could also glaze the...

Green Beans in Red Pepper Sauce
For easy veggies, I make a simple sauce of sweet red peppers, almonds and parsley. We also like this sauce...

Tuna Teriyaki Kabobs
I love to barbecue but don't always want a heavy dinner. These are perfect in the spring, and you'll have...


Cream Pie
This creamy pie recipe, made with whipped cream and cream cheese inside a buttery graham cracker crust, could not be...

Easy Mocha Cream Pie
This chocolate crust is excellent with a cool no-bake mocha filling. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen

Flag Cake
This American flag cake recipe has fun touches like using vibrant red and blue gelatin for extra color, berries and...

Blueberry Cobbler
This simple slow-cooked dessert comes together in a jiffy. If you'd like, you can substitute apple or cherry pie filling...

Red, White ‘n’ Blue Salad
Our striking "flag" salad drew plenty of attention at our Independence Day party. The shimmering stripes are formed with distinctive...

Peanut Butter Cereal Treats
Kids will love these colorful, crunchy bars. They’re a fun twist on the traditional marshmallow crispy treats…and because they’re so...

Pretzel Gelatin Dessert
This is one of my mother's absolute favorite desserts. The salty pretzel crust is the perfect complement to the sweet...

Amaretto Cherries with Dumplings
You can't beat the combination of almond flavor with cherries. These light and fluffy dumplings are heavenly. Topped with the...

Smoky Baked Beans
They’ll be standing in line for this saucy bean recipe full of that hard-to-capture campfire flavor. A combination of colorful...

Blackberry-Orange Cake
My grandmother made luscious fruit pies and cobblers using blackberries from her garden. I decided to follow her lead and...


Apple Snickerdoodle Dump Cake
With an apple farm just down the road, I'm always looking for creative ways to use up those bushels. We...


Glazed Spatchcocked Chicken
A few pantry items, such as mustard and preserves, inspired this recipe. And since then it has been the successful...

Red, White & Blue Berry Trifle
This luscious trifle tastes best if made the day before serving. Keep additional berries on hand for decoration. —Kaia McShane,...

Southern Coleslaw
Lime and cilantro add refreshing accents to this tangy, yummy slaw. It's perfect for a summer get-together.—Laurel Leslie, Sonora, California


Slow-Cooker Cheddar Bacon Beer Dip
My tangy, smoky dip won the top prize in our office party recipe contest. Other beers can work for this,...

Firecracker Shrimp
These delightful firecracker shrimp are coated in a sweet and spicy glaze. The marinade comes together in moments for sizzling...