Purple-Ribbon Pumpkin Cake
I belong to a Christmas village collectors' club and we all bring a potluck dish to our monthy meetings. The...
Best Strawberry Shortcake
For a dazzling summer dessert, you can’t beat juicy strawberries and fresh whipped cream over homemade shortcake. My father added...
Rhubarb Cranberry Cookies
I like the sudden hit of sweetness when you bite into the white chips. It really complements the tart flavor...
Makeover Traditional Cheesecake
Though softer than a full-fat cheesecake, this lightened-up dessert has all of the original's delectable flavor. It's sure to make...
Chocolate Cherry Fudge
This chocolate cherry fudge is unique, and festive for the holidays. It's a recipe my husband really enjoys. I've made...
Easy Homemade Chocolate Pudding
My mother used to make this dessert whenever she could. During the Depression it was hard to find chocolate, but...
Vanilla Cream Puff Dessert
Inspired by classic cream puffs, this recipe is a wonderful treat. I've served it at holidays, birthday parties and Cub...
Individual Flans
A longtime empty nester, I'm always on the lookout for special desserts sized for two. This rich, comforting custard is...
Glazed Chocolate Angel Food Cake
A drizzling of rich chocolate glaze lends an elegant touch and will keep guests wanting more. With only 3g of...
Homemade Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake
This light and airy yellow cake is moist but not too sweet, and the caramelized rhubarb topping adds tangy flavor...
Slow-Cooker Hot Fudge Cake
A cake baked in a slow cooker may seem unusual, but after-dinner smiles prove how tasty it is. Sometimes, for...
Christmas Tree Cookies
Delight family and friends with this holly jolly Christmas tree cookie recipe. Iced with creamy frosting and dusted with sparkly...
Mincemeat Cookies
You can taste the spirit of Christmases past in these chewy old-fashioned cookies with their sweet caramel frosting. One batch...
Frosted Chocolate Chip Cheesecake
Heavenly is a good description for this chocolate chip cheesecake, conveniently made a day ahead. When I don’t have a...
Frozen Strawberry Dessert
My grandpa gave me many of my grandmother's and great-grandmother's recipes, including this frozen strawberry dessert, along with many wonderful...
Chocolate Heart Cookies
For a dramatic presentation, I dust dessert plates with cocoa powder and drizzle on a bit of melted raspberry fruit...
Pear Raspberry Crisp
We grow our own luscious red raspberries and feast on them fresh and freeze them for winter. This recipe combines...
Peanut Butter Fudge Cups
My husband often travels during the week, and this fast-to-fix microwave peanut butter fudge recipe is perfect for just my...
Banana-Nut Bundt Cake
Each slice of this cake has a temptingly tropical twist. If you'd like, sprinkle confectioners' sugar over the top. —June...
Frosted Gingerbread Nut Cookies
I received the recipe for these soft ginger cookies from a dear friend who has since passed away. A comforting...
Gingersnaps
Friends and neighbors look for these old-time cookies on the goody trays I make for them every holiday. They're irresistible...
Butterscotch Pumpkin Mousse
Guests savor every creamy, spoonful of this spiced autumn dessert. It tastes so good, no one guesses that it's actually...
Cran-Apple Pecan Crisp
Even folks who claim not to like cranberries rave about this dish. I cherish the recipe from my mother, who...
Holly Butter Mints
A merrier melt-in-your-mouth sweet than this butter-mint holly would be hard to find! It's inexpensive to make, looks so lovely...
Swedish Christmas Rice Pudding
Rice pudding is an old-fashioned dessert that is comforting and delicious. The creamy treat has a mild vanilla flavor.—Karla Larson,...
Rich Hot Fudge Sauce
I've made this scrumptious topping since the early 1980s. It always turns out smooth and yummy. The dark chocolate flavor,...