Holidays & Events

My sweet and tangy sheet cake piled with fresh whipped cream and juicy fruit is so good, you might just...

Loaded with veggies and shrimp, this crowd-pleaser is a tasty change from standard pasta salads. —Ginger Johnson, Pottstown, Pennsylvania

A friend submitted this recipe to a cookbook our school district was compiling. The first time I made the cakes,...

This wholesome mac & cheese is slow-cooker easy. Make it during the week or take it to your next potluck!—Kelly...

Flavorful, nutritious and versatile, this pizza is easy to prep ahead and freeze—and fun to make with kids. It also...

When whipping up something for Father’s Day or the Fourth of July, I go big and tall with this fully...

My husband loves this simple sweet chili chicken dish so much he often requests it when he comes home from...

For a good friend moving to L.A., I made a blueberry goat cheese pie. Bake one, share it and start...

My mom has made these treasured family hotcakes for ages. Try them as a breakfast-for-dinner meal with fresh fruit, yogurt...

I have tried numerous recipes for cutout cookies over the years—this one is foolproof. My daughter and my granddaughter love...

My brother brought this recipe home from Scout camp when he was young, and it quickly became a family favorite....

For the holidays, I usually serve the traditional foods with a new spin or two on family favorites. I put...

When life calls for a dish for a potluck or family event, we stir up a batch of beef and...

Angel food cake is everyone’s favorite blank slate for making awesome desserts. Serve it with a simple glaze or pile...

When the garden comes in, we harvest the veggies and layer them with cornbread and sweet relish for this snappy...

I needed a quick dessert for my daughter's bridal shower, and a co-worker gave me this vanilla mousse recipe. It's...

This dish is one of my all-time favorites. The flavorful, juicy chicken combines with the aromas of spring in fresh...

I used the corn, peppers and zucchini in my fridge to create these quick and easy quesadillas. Dollop with sour...

Everyone in my family likes this soup recipe. Sometimes I add mini farfalle because my grandchildren say the noodles look...

Sun-dried tomatoes and sausage add lots of texture and flavor to this gooey casserole. We've even enjoyed it reheated after...

This two-layer beauty features a striking red interior. It calls for more cocoa than most red velvet cakes, making it...

There's something extra comforting about a tuna melt on a chilly day. Take it up a few notches with garlic,...

I created these bars for my daughter, who loves peppermint. The buttery shortbread texture just melts in your mouth. They're...

One of my favorite dishes in childhood was my mom's pineapple and green pepper cheese ball. Now I make it,...

This elegant-looking appetizer is quick and easy to make. It's perfect for dinner parties, cocktail parties and everything in between!...

I make these creamy, smooth squares not only for Christmas, but also for Valentine's Day. This easy microwave fudge is...

In our family, holiday cookies—like these nutty fig ones—are a big deal. I'm so proud to be passing on this...

While I don't enjoy drinking beer, I love cooking with it. This quick recipe also goes great on plain hamburger...

I remember making this velvety soup with my mom. Butternut squash gives it warm color, and garlic wards off any...