Spring Recipes

This buttery pasta dish calls for orzo, which cooks quickly and is a nice change from ordinary pasta shapes. "This...

I created this dessert one Saturday when my daughter's friends dropped in. It was a hit, and word spread through...

The original recipe for this thick chocolate frosting was my grandmother's. I lightened it up, but it still has all...

My mom used to make this cobbler every year when I was growing up. Now we take fresh rhubarb to...

Grated lemon peel in the batter and on the icing of these soft cake-like cookies gives them their fresh citrus...

We never met banana nut muffins we didn't like. These, however, we love. With a buttery, cakey crumb and hints...

It’s hard to believe something this melt-in-your-mouth smooth and delicious can be made with so few ingredients in such little...

If you want spaghetti, but are eating gluten-free or trying to keep a lid on carbs, there's always spaghetti squash...

This one is a family favorite! —Linda Bounds, Cedar Hill, Texas

My grandpa, who gave me this recipe, liked the way the cream cheese and onion dip created a wonderful velvety...

Our guide walks you through making hamantaschen, traditional triangle-shaped cookies for Purim, and even customizing them with different fillings.

When I serve this lovely refreshing salad for picnics and holidays, the bowl empties fast. —Carol Lambert, El Dorado, Arkansas

I created this waffle recipe to recapture the memorable tropical tastes we enjoyed while visiting Hawaii. —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon

The flavor of tuna is very subtle in this thick and creamy spread. It's terrific on crackers or carrot and...

This contest-winning apricot bars recipe is just the thing for snacks, special gatherings, desserts, you name it! Apricot preserves provide...

Cooking is one of my favorite hobbies—especially when it comes to experimenting with fresh ingredients like these. This meaty salad...

This dish won second place in a summer salad recipe feature published in our local newspaper. But it takes first...

I grew up on a farm where we hand-milked cows and had plenty of milk and cream to use for...

I've been cooking since I was a girl, and I like trying new recipes. Key lime juice is a refreshing...

Make sure to include this easy dish on your menu—it’s a great way to use up leftover hard-cooked eggs. My...

This dreamy lemon custard pie features a delicate, almost mousse-like filling, thanks to the genius addition of whipped egg whites.

This is an old recipe that I decided to improve upon—and I like this version so much better! Sometimes, I'll...

For my finicky little ones, I create fast, tasty recipes like this tropical sandwich wrap. You can even use up...

This is a combination of grilled pizza and a cheesy flatbread recipe I discovered years ago. It's a great appetizer...

Start this breakfast the night before so you can get a few extra z's in the morning. My husband adds...

I'm now a professional chef, but I loved making this recipe for the family on Friday nights as a home...

My son watches a show where the kids eat spaghetti tacos. As a joke, I made him his own, and...

My husband's aunt gave me this recipe back in the '80s, and it's been a staple at our house ever...

When all I had available was ground beef and I was tired of plain-old hamburgers, I invented these. A good...