Spinach Pear Salad with Chocolate Vinaigrette
Tangy from balsamic and mellowed with chocolate, the light vinaigrette stays well-blended. It would add an interesting twist to berries...
Pork with Peach Picante Sauce
When fresh peaches are in season, I cook these pork ribs for family and friends. I love the recipe because...
Turducken
This is no ordinary holiday bird. A turducken is a dish consisting of a de-boned chicken stuffed into a de-boned...
Walnut & Fig Goat Cheese Log
Here's a simple spread that calls for only a handful of ingredients. The tablespoon of honey is optional, but I...
Summertime Tomato-Melon Salad
Looking for a savory summer salad? The combination of tomatoes, cantaloupe, avocado and greens sings with freshness and health.—Carolyn Kumpe,...
Cranberry Whole Wheat Bagels
The bagel recipes I saw in a magazine inspired me to try creating my own. I've been making them like...
Homemade Mango Marshmallows
Homemade marshmallows are much better than bagged ones. I had yummy results when I flavored my recipe with mango nectar....
Citrusy Fruit Kabobs
Fresh, fruity—and lower in sodium and fat—this kabob recipe is a great pick! —Mary Relyea, Canastota, New York
Gingerbread with Fig-Walnut Sauce
I experimented with aniseed this past holiday season and fell in love with the licorice flavor. It really enhances the...
Hint of Lemon Squash Saute
A lovely hint of lemon adds refreshing tang to this super-simple veggie medley. —Simple & Delicious Test Kitchen
Blushing Grapefruit Sorbet
Not overly sweet, this sorbet is a hit at the holidays, when there’s plenty of citrus fruit on hand. Try...
Mango Avocado Spring Rolls
As a fan of mangoes and avocados, I love these wraps. You can substitute tortillas for rice paper wrappers, and...
Banana Pecan Loaf
We slice this banana bread so thick it is almost embarrassing—but we need fat slices to deliver ample portions of...
Blackberry Brandy Sauce
Fresh ingredients make a rich-tasting blackberry brandy sauce to serve over ice cream, cheesecake, pancakes, angel food cake ... the...
Lemon Shrimp Linguine
I like recipes with elegant taste and easy technique like this lemony shrimp pasta. Bring on the Parmesan and a...
Skillet Pork Chops with Apples
Our family loves to use apples to brighten savory dishes. We experimented with pork chop and apple recipes to find...
Fresh Strawberries & Amaretto Cream Pie
Strawberry pie is even more luscious when you cover it with a generous layer of amaretto cream. Keep the recipe...
Great Granola
Granola goes glam when stowed in a see-through container decked out with tinsel. Nuts, dried fruit and more make a...
Chocolate-Covered Cherry Pudding Cake
Growing up, I remember my grandfather cherishing the chocolate-covered cherries we’d bring him for Christmas. He passed away this past...
Makeover Turkey Burgers with Peach Mayo
The unique fruit and mayo combination puts this burger over the top. You can also substitute nectarines for the peaches....
Yogurt Berry Parfaits
Homemade granola layered with fresh fruit and yogurt makes a superb breakfast. Sometimes I skip the parfait step to enjoy...
Orange-Chili Chocolate Cookies
Whenever I make these cookies I’m always asked for the recipe—we love a bit of spice in our chocolate in...
Golden Beet and Peach Soup with Tarragon
One summer we had a bumper crop of peaches from our two trees, so I had fun experimenting with different...
Gourmet Grilled Cheese with Date-Bacon Jam
This sandwich doubles up on melty cheese, but the star of the show is the sweet and salty date-bacon jam....
Pressure-Cooker Winter Fruit Compote
You can make this colorful and easy fruit relish up to a week in advance. It's an outstanding accompaniment to...
Trail Mix Slices
With big handfuls of dried apricots and cherries, almonds and pistachios, we make dozens of treats you can take anywhere.—Donna...
Peach-Basil Cooler
Mix peaches and basil with club soda for a cool and refreshing mocktail! —Dana Hinck, Pensacola, Florida
Minty Pineapple Rum
This delicious drink is a fabulous way to use fresh mint and celebrate summer. If the pineapple isn't overly ripe,...
Mom’s Apple Cornbread Stuffing
My speedy recipe is the be-all and end-all stuffing in our family. Not surprisingly, we never have leftovers. —Marie Forte,...