Baking

My grandmother taught me the tricks to making this cake, and I've added my own special touches. The melted chocolate...

Sometimes the best thing about a cookie is the memories made. My daughter and I love to make and eat...

This dessert is perfect for that first autumn day you can feel a nip in the air. It’s full of...

To use up leftover eggnog, cranberries and pecans from the holiday season, I added them to a classic coffee cake...

I bake from scratch because I believe that love—and sweetened condensed milk—are the best ingredients. —Kathryn Work, Louisville, Kentucky

These buttery spice cookies are a cross between sugar cookies and gingerbread, creating the best of both worlds. —April Drasin,...

Gingersnaps lend crunch to my heartwarming cool-weather classic, featuring the season's juiciest fruit—pears.—Linda Robertson, Cozad, Nebraska

Beef stew capped with flaky puff pastry adds comfort to the weeknight menu—my family is always glad to see this...

We enjoy this cake as a snack, packed in lunches or as a scrumptious dessert when warmed and topped with...

There's sweetness from the honey, chewiness from the raisins, hints of chocolate and cinnamon, and a bit of crunch. To...

Orange and lemon zest give gingerbread cutouts a refreshing twist. Brushing a honey glaze over the top adds a subtle...

Here’s my go-to combination of ingredients for the best spice cookies. They’re a natural for fall, but I make them...

This gingerbread house is a fun and tasty Christmas craft the whole family will enjoy putting together! —Taste of Home...

We grow blackberries on our farm that our family enjoys in pies, jams, jellies and cobblers. I love to pull...

A chocolate drizzle lends extra sweetness to biscotti loaded with walnuts and dried cranberries. —Joan Duckworth, Lee's Summit, Missouri

This simple lemon shortcake is tender and not overly sweet. Enjoy this summertime classic with a generous layer of whipped...

Tinting flaky white coconut reminds me of snowflakes falling under holiday lights. The reds and greens add colorful Christmas wonder....

This recipe is so delicious and is sure to become a favorite of your family. The pecans make them so...

This yummy pie has old-fashioned appeal, but is so easy to prepare. Serve it with ice cream drizzled with maple...

Inspired by a favorite ice cream flavor, I created this make-ahead recipe to free up some time in the kitchen....

Lower in fat and calories than you might ever guess, these sweet bars couldn't be easier to whip up, boast...

This is the best applesauce cranberry cookie recipe. These delicious cookies are full of pecans, dried cranberries and chocolate chips...

Orange and lemon beautifully complement the raspberry flavor in this dense cake. Add a dusting of confectioners’ sugar for a...

Chocolate, pistachios and cranberries make a dramatic, delicious trio. Introducing the cranberries to this recipe added tartness, texture and color,...

Add a touch of whimsy to your holiday spread with these chocolaty treats. They're perfect for getting little ones involved....

These delightful scones are perfect on a cold winter day with a steaming hot cup of coffee. They also make...

When my daughter was 4 months old, my husband and I hosted both of our families for Christmas dinner. I...

Wait for the oohs and aahs when you present this luxurious lemon cheesecake recipe. The lemon flavor gives it a...

This recipe is a longtime family favorite. The cookies are soft and delicious, and the aroma while baking is absolutely...