Labor Day Recipes

By pairing apples and candy, I came up with this creation#151;a kind of toffee apple in a pie crust!. A...

Since I don't care for traditional pie crust, I usually eat only the filling. That changed when I discovered this...

My son doesn’t like traditional birthday cakes and always asks for something with strawberries for the occasion. I hit the...

I bake for a group of seniors every week, and this is one of the goodies they request most. I...

Here's a pie-in-the-sky-idea—fruit pizzas you decorate like a high-flyin' flag! You can decorate it with stripes for the U.S. or...

Shannon Chabes of Portage, Indiana wanted a lighter version of her grandma's classic summer pie. Our Test Kitchen came up...

A cool comfort food is this pie for my family. On very hot days, I serve it straight from the...

If you like the sweetness of butterscotch chips, you'll enjoy this warm rum-flavored fruit dip. I serve it with apple...

A rich chocolate frosting makes these brownies really tasty. I always come home with an empty pan when I take...

Like a string of pearls on a little black dress, a vinaigrette is a classic way to dress a salad....

I try to get as many fruits and veggies into our menus as possible. A smoothie is a great way...

You only need a handful of ingredients to stir together this refreshing, spring sipper. Its brilliant color and smile-fetching flavor...

My mother passed the recipe for this luscious dessert on me...and my family has enjoyed it for years. These days,...

A neighbor shared this recipe with me, and I created my own variation using garden-fresh rhubarb and strawberries. The shortbread...

I wanted to make my youngest son an ice cream cake one year for his summer birthday, as he prefers...

For a sweet, fruity salad at your next get-together, this recipe will surely delight. The cherries makes this irresistible.—Cindy Mahn,...

This pretty, refreshing treat has been served many times at our church showers. We just love it.—Teresa Ryherd, Fairbank, Iowa

This salad is a favorite of my three sons. I took it to a luncheon honoring our school district’s food...

Turn fresh fruit into an irresistible and tantalizing snack or dessert with this dreamy, creamy chocolate dip. Four ingredients and...

This salad reflects the Caribbean culture here in South Florida. The combination of black beans, tomatoes and onions with a...

“My sister inspired this recipe. I added a few more spices, but the concept is hers. It's easy to vary,...

I've made these easy berry squares for many, many years and they never fail to bring raves from people of...

I think the best berries in the world are grown in the Ozarks. We own a small berry farm, and...

Whenever our staff celebrates a birthday or a special occasion, "Mary's Apple Salad" is always at the top of the...

A wedge salad gets the creamy treatment when topped with blue cheese dressing. Keep the dressing as a topper, or...

Burgers and brats get the star treatment with this sweet onion topping. Bourbon adds a lovely caramel note, and the...

What would the fair be without these delicious deep-fried pastries? To make these timeless treats, slowly swirl batter into oil,...

Summer means cooling off with a slice of watermelon and a glass of cold lemonade. This combines two favorites in...

Want a family-friendly side dish? This colorful medley is kid-pleasing and a great way to encourage healthy eating. —Sharon Ricci,...