Holidays Recipes

When my husband and I were newlyweds and far from family, we invited friends over for a traditional Thanksgiving feast....

One of the best parts of the many fairs and festivals in Indiana is the corn dogs! My family loves...

In Mexico, these rich cookies are called "Little Wedding Cakes" and usually are served with hot chocolate. Since moving here...

Oranges add color and great taste to winter meals! This dish looks very bright and appealing served in a glass...

One of the best things about holiday cooking is the aromas that drift through the whole house! To me, it...

This is an original recipe that I developed 15 years ago, and I can't count how many times I've used...

Kansas is a leading beef producer, so this is a fitting recipe for our state. Our family, including the grandchildren,...

There are lemon trees in our backyard, so I'm always on the prowl for new ways to use the fruit....

Serve these for breakfast or a brunch. They're also a great after-school snack. They freeze well besides—simply thaw, warm and...

Guests love these little chicken bites that get some zip from curry. The savory snacks work well for any occasion,...

This cranberry jam is one I make at Christmas for family and friends. I especially like serving it for brunch,...

Meet the Cook: If you're looking for a different stuffing this year, you'll find these balls are both tasty and...

This recipe is very flexible because it can be served around the clock. In summer, I frequently add a variety...

My mother, who was born in Sweden, made this fruit soup for holidays, and now I do the same for...

This persimmon pudding is cake-like, dense and moist, highlighting the flavors of persimmons in a rich dish based on traditional...

These frosty cupcakes are practically a fireworks display on their own. The little treats feature red velvet cake, blue moon...

This quick pie is such an ego booster. My family compliments me the entire time they’re eating it. A big...

I've made these tender ribs for a lot of my buddies—including my preacher. Some have even suggested that I try...

Many years ago when I was sick, a dear friend stopped with a pot of soup and this beautiful bread....

My grandmother always had sugar cookies in her pantry, and we grandchildren would empty that big jar quickly because they...

Get the scoop on making a standout guacamole. A handful of chopped celery adds some fun crunch in this avocado...

My grandmother taught both me and my mom this appetizer recipe for stuffed celery. We always serve it at Christmas...

Rhubarb thrives in my northern garden and is one of the few crops the pesky moose don't bother! Of all...

Coconut lovers will have extra reason to celebrate when they taste these cakelike drop cookies. The generous frosting and coconut...

Every year, our daughter and her friends anticipate our annual Halloween party. Among the menu items is this spiderweb taco...

Subtle bursts of mustard and savory pork sausage are the main attractions. I like to refrigerate this savory mainstay overnight...

With seven of us in our family, including two teenage boys, these peanut butter squares never last long! It's hard...

The inspiration for this cake came from one of my favorite flowers, the sunflower. The yellow peeps make eye-catching flower...

This unique treatment for meringue travels well, too! You will certainly get requests for the recipe, and folks will be...