Spicy Cranberry Salsa
This beautiful holiday dish is a big hit at our house. We serve it on wheat or other crispy crackers....
Bourbon Punch
Orange and cranberry form the base of this incredibly smooth holiday punch, hitting just the right seasonal note. Feel free...
Ranch Chicken Sliders
When my grandson was younger, we always joked that nothing could make ranch chicken taste better. Then one day Avery’s...
Cast-Iron Cherry-Berry Peach Pie
I had an overabundant supply of cherries one year, so I adapted several recipes to use them up. I knew...
Peach Mango Caprese Salad
Summer in the Midwest offers a bounty of fresh produce. I wanted to come up with a new recipe for...
Summertime Watermelon Punch for a Crowd
I attended a patio party years ago where the hostess had a clever watermelon bowl with a scalloped edge and...
Banh Mi Skewers
I love banh mi sandwiches but wanted to make them a little easier to serve for a party. These skewers...
Apricot Fluff
When we were young mothers, I asked my best friend if she had a recipe for an easy ambrosia salad...
Brownie Fruit Pizza
This brownie fruit pizza layers a chewy chocolate crust with a creamy pudding topping, fresh berries, chopped nuts and a...
Key Lime Pie with Cream Cheese
With a pecan cookie crust and a rich, creamy filling, our no-bake Key lime pie with cream cheese makes a...
Watermelon Shrimp Salad
Sweet, spicy and easy to make, this salad travels well in a cooler to picnics and summer gatherings. I love...
Homemade Grenadine
You can buy grenadine, but after you make your own, you'll never go back to the store-bought version. Kids love...
Raspberry Snow Cone Syrup
Imagine you’re at the county fair with snow cones made in your backyard! You can create shaved ice using a...
Grilled Bruschetta
This is my go-to appetizer in the summer when tomatoes and basil are fresh from the garden. The balsamic glaze...
Corn Tomato Salad
This fresh and colorful corn tomato salad is a perfect blend of sweet corn, juicy cherry tomatoes and fragrant basil,...
Dirty Banana Trifle
What could be better than bananas, cookies and Kahlua? You can adjust this to suit your taste, depending on whether...
Mango Tiramisu
I love tiramisu, and I wanted to make one with summer flavors. I substituted Grand Marnier and Malibu rum for...
Strawberry Rhubarb Cheesecake Bars
These cheesecake bars layer a buttery pecan shortbread crust with a rich and creamy filling and sweet-tart strawberry rhubarb jam....
Mango Cheesecake
This eggless mango cheesecake is mixed and set in the fridge for an easy, refreshing dessert in the summertime. No...
Peach Panna Cotta
This no-bake dessert is guaranteed to cool you off in the summer heat. I really enjoy the texture—rich and creamy...
Football Cake Pops
My son loves football! For his eighth birthday, I made cake pops with a rich chocolate cake center and a...
Cheddar and Chorizo Strata
Stratas are a wonderful way to use up bits and pieces of leftovers you have on hand. You can make...
Margarita Sangria
This sangria is reminiscent of a margarita with its tequila and agave kick! —Andrea Rivera, Westbury, New York
Orange Blossom Mint Refresher
I came up with this recipe because I'm not a fan of regular iced tea. This version has the perfect...
Pink Peppercorn and Sake Ice Cream
There's plenty of sake flavor in this rich ice cream studded with peppercorns. You'll get an interesting pop of heat...
Red Curry-Pandan Ice Cream
The curry and coconut flavors are subtle, allowing the flavor of pandan leaves to shine. Pandan is a tropical plant...
Blue Cheese Ice Cream with Pomegranate Ripple
Try this sweet-savory ice cream with a glass of Prosecco or other sweet sparkling white wine. —Taste of Home Test...
Dark Chocolate Ice Cream with Paprika & Agave
Pair this rich and creamy ice cream with a cup of hot or iced coffee. It's mildly sweet with a...
Balsamic Asparagus Salad
For this asparagus salad, allow enough time to let the flavors blend for at least an hour. That’s one of...