New Year's Recipes

You want your dessert to light up the table, but you also don't want to face an 18-step recipe that...

This beautiful cheesecake appetizer can be refrigerated up to 24 hours before serving, so it's the perfect make-ahead recipe for...

I grew up by the ocean and then moved to a landlocked state. I wanted to show people in my...

This recipe came from my mom's Grandma Alice, who taught her how to bake. Grandma Alice always had a fresh...

It's so very easy, but it looks and tastes gourmet. Dinner party guests will be impressed with this perfect starter...

Here’s my twist on the traditional German holiday lebkuchen—with a surprise inside. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois

I made these for an office party cookie contest—not a crumb was left on the platter! —Noelle Myers, Grand Forks,...

These macarons are a fall and winter staple for me. Inspired by the classic cinnamon roll, they are a delicious...

The topping on my sister-in-law's peach cobbler was so delicious that I asked for the recipe; then I decided to...

These tasty appetizers scale down classic beef Wellington to an ideal party size. They feel fancy and fun! —Dianne Phillips,...

Carrot cake is a family favorite, and these delicious cookies with shredded carrots, dried cranberries, toasted walnuts, cinnamon and cloves...

This is a terrific dish for entertaining. It's easy to prepare, yet impressive. You can even assemble the bundles earlier...

Level up from the classic cheese ball with savory cheesecake recipes. These appetizer-friendly twists on cheesecake are perfect to serve...

Gail Mehle of Rock Springs, Wyoming submitted the original recipe for these brownies with a secret ingredient: cinnamon. The spicy...

When I started growing herbs in my garden it took me a while to find a good way to use...

I love the sweet orange marmalade paired with the zip of a jalapeno in this sweet-sour glaze. —Bonnie Stallings, Martinsburg,...

These cookies are a French classic, but you don't need to rush to a patisserie. Learn how to make macarons...

I love this recipe because I usually have the ingredients on hand and it is so easy to prepare. It's...

I love the versatility of wonton wrappers. You can fill them with any mix of flavors or ingredients to suit...

For New Year’s, I used to make pigs in a blanket with beef and cheddar. But now I like apple...

Mint juleps aren't just for Kentucky Derby day! Enjoy one while gathering with friends for baby shower or luncheon. —Ellen...

It may be cold outside, but we like to serve this icy citrus drink for Christmas get-togethers at our house....

Cocktail weenies are a must on any party platter! These appetizers with little smokies will keep guests happy and full...

My husband does a lot of fishing, so I'm always looking for different ways to serve his catches. A professional...

I’ve spent a few years perfecting this recipe to get the cookie soft and full of flavor and to balance...

Pinwheels make a pretty addition to any appetizer buffet, and when I serve them they disappear in a snap. These...

A friend made Buffalo chicken dip and that got me thinking about creating a vegetarian dip with the same flavors....

Serve this delectable clam sauce as a hot dip for holiday get-togethers. The sauce is bright and fresh with pasta,...

I grew up eating these crab cakes, which are crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. They're absolutely...