Hawaiian Baked Beans
Charlene Laper of Lakeview, Michigan made Hawaiian Baked Beans to serve at her daughter's wedding reception. Charlene reports, "They were...
Sweet Potato Pie
Sweet potato pie is a southern classic dessert that is popular both at the holiday table and any time you...
Candied Violets
Your surprise ingredient will be the talk of the table if you add beautiful candied-violet garnishes to salads or desserts.—Jeanne...
Festive Ham Glaze
As long as I can remember, my favorite room has been the kitchen. My glaze dates back to shortly after...
Chocolate-Covered White Cheesecake
The inside scoop on this tasty treat is the white chocolate center, which makes for an especially rich dessert appropriate...
Truffle Topiary
I wanted to give family and friends something they’d remember, so I whipped up piles of these sweets for everyone....
Blueberry Tart
This simple blueberry tart showcases the best of peak-season fresh fruit. It’s so good you can serve it alone, but...
Spaghetti for a Crowd
When making spaghetti for a crowd of 100, simplicity is key—that and an epic batch of slow-simmered meat sauce.
Creamy Fruit Bowl
THIS fruit salad is always on the menu for special occasions, since it can be served as a salad or...
Strawberry Punch
"I was looking for a very special beverage to serve at my daughter's wedding when I found the recipe for...
Festive Sausage Cups
When I used prepared pie crust for this recipe, it's even easier to form and fill these individual sausage cups....
Pineapple Punch
Filled with delicious citrus flavors, this lively beverage will brighten any setting, according to Verna Doerksen of MacGregor, Manitoba. She...
Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies
Peanut butter and chocolate are always a delicious duo, but they're extra-special paired in this tempting treat. Even with a...
Holiday Appetizer Puffs
Good things come in little packages with these melt-in-your-mouth holiday appetizers. Besides crabmeat, I've used whipped cream or pudding...
Fruit-Filled Kolaches
"In our Czech community, these tender pastries are served at weddings and family dinners," shares Mary Pecinovsky of Calmar, Iowa....
Cream Cheese Candy
These peppermint-flavored cream cheese candies are a simple, old-fashioned treat.
Raspberry Truffles
As everyone in my neighborhood knows, Christmas is my very favorite time of year. I make many cookies, cakes and...
Lavender Shortbread Cookies
If you love buttery shortbread, you'll be a fan of lavender shortbread cookies too. Their balanced floral flavor is noticeable...
English Tea Cakes
These unique cookies are baked in muffin cups, giving them a perfectly round shape. I sometimes omit the nuts and...
Baklava
Our baklava recipe takes the mystery out of this beloved dessert! Learn to perfect your own flaky, sticky, sweet baklava...
Lime Sherbet Punch
This lime sherbet punch delivers refreshingly zesty flavor, and the pretty pastel punchbowl will make your guests take notice.
Golden Cheese Yeast Bread
My husband, Mark, and I wanted a causal wedding and decided on a cold plate buffet supper. This fun cheesy...
Italian Pasta Sauce
When my daughter Kris got married, her new husband made something special for their wedding buffet—a big batch of this...
Orange Barbecue Sauce
When Jerry and I got married, I worked with a friend to choose food that our farmer friends with big...
Roasted Garlic Potatoes
A good friend provided the food for the one-of-a-kind Western-style wedding Jerry and I planned. These potatoes are scrumptious and...
Summer Squash Casserole
This fresh-tasting side dish is excellent with any meat. It was a popular part of the meal served at the...
Make-Ahead Scalloped Potatoes
After our memorable lakeside ceremony, guests gathered with Creighton and me at a nearby hall for our reception. A dear...
Homemade Mints
David and I hosted a delicious dinner at my parents' house after our outdoor ceremony at a scenic spot. Our...
Bridal Cake Frosting
I've made wedding cakes for 15 years. I use box mixes but created my own frosting recipe. It has a...