
Triple Nut Snowballs
This super-crunchy, not-too-sweet cookie is a fun update on the classic snowball. I used cashews, macadamia nuts and pecans, but...

Smoked Salmon Bites with Shallot Sauce
Tangy mayonnaise-Dijon sauce adds zip to flaky pastry and layers of crisp arugula, thinly sliced smoked salmon and nutty-flavored Asiago...

Dulce de Leche Hot Chocolate Pods
Who doesn't love a steamy mug of hot chocolate on a snowy day? Now you can give friends, neighbors, co-workers...

Butterscotch Martinis
The rich flavors of butterscotch and chocolate pair up for a nightcap that will satisfy any sweet tooth. —Clara M....


Jalapeno Poppers
This jalapeno popper recipe is just what you need when there's a game on or company coming. They're quick and...

Chocolate and Cherry Stromboli
This melty, chocolaty spin on stromboli is delicious for both breakfast and dessert. Serve it with a cup of coffee,...

Bacon-Wrapped Filets with Scotched Mushrooms
I got the idea for bacon-wrapped filet mignon when I saw some on sale in the grocery store. The rest...

Three-Cheese Fondue
I got this easy recipe from my daughter, who lives in France. It’s become my go-to fondue, and I make...

Roasted Garlic Twice-Baked Potato
The creamy texture flavored with the roasted garlic makes this potato side dish a winner. It's easy to prepare and...

Crab-Stuffed Manicotti
I love pasta and my husband loves seafood. I combined them to create this dish, and he raved that it's...

Honey Champagne Fondue
This special champagne fondue has wonderful flavor from Swiss cheese and a hint of sweetness from honey. It clings well...

So Very Berry Brie
I needed to make something quick for a wine and cheese party, and had a bounty of berries on hand....

Brie Cherry Pastry Cups
Golden brown and flaky, these bite-sized puff pastries with creamy Brie and sweet cherry preserves could easily double as a...

Caramel Havarti
Havarti is a wonderful dessert cheese. This elegant yet simple recipe—with pecans, caramel topping and tart apples—makes it even better....

Simple Swiss Cheese Fondue
While growing up, a friend's mother would make this fondue when I spent the night. Every time I make it,...


Antipasto Skewers
Antipasto skewers—the finger-friendly Italian kabobs with marinated vegetables, cheeses and tortellini— are precisely what you need for your next gathering....


Vol-au-Vent
This creamy chicken vol-au-vent recipe is an easy yet impressive puff pastry appetizer. Thanks to some simple shortcuts, you'll get...


Baked Crab Cakes
These baked crab cakes are seasoned with Worcestershire sauce and mustard, but most of the flavor comes from the crabmeat....

Crab Lasagna Roll-Ups
With their creamy filling and delicate crab flavor, these roll-ups are simply satisfying. "I serve this quick and easy dish...


Caramel Snickerdoodle Bars
What did I do when I couldn’t decide between two of my favorite desserts? I combined them! This snickerdoodle-blondie hybrid...

Peppermint Cheesecake
Want to bring an impressive dessert into the room at your next holiday party? This peppermint cheesecake pulls out all...

Cioppino
Is cioppino a soup or a stew? It doesn't matter! This cioppino recipe teems with fish and shellfish swimming in...


Wonton Mozzarella Sticks
Easy to make and a delight to eat with your favorite sauces, these crispy wonton mozzarella sticks will be on...

Cranberry Sauerkraut Meatballs
Cranberry sauerkraut meatballs are the perfect fall dish with seasonal ingredients—and it’s super easy to mak

Cherry Almond Mousse Pie
Treat your loved ones to a luscious pie with chocolate, cherries and nuts in a creamy vanilla mousse. It's a...

Pomegranate Pistachio Crostini
Pomegranate seeds intrigued me, so I sliced French bread, smeared it with cream cheese and added seeds, pistachios and chocolate....


Eggnog Bread
This eggnog bread recipe uses eggnog right in the batter. In just a few simple steps, you can produce three...

Dill Vegetable Dip
A friend gave me this zesty dip recipe many years ago, and now I serve it at our annual holiday...

Champagne Punch
This bubbly champagne punch combines fruit juices, sparkling and sweet wine, and fruit. The pretty ice ring is a flavorful...