Comfort Food
Comfort food is food that stirs up fond foodie memories and makes you feel warm and cozy. These comfort food recipes deliver on that promise.
Tex-Mex Potato Salad
I created this Tex-Mex potato salad for one of my cooking classes, and it was a hit. It's perfect for a cookout or potluck. The secret ingredient is pickled jalapenos—they add so much interest and flavor! Add a can of black beans for more protein. —Dianna Ackerley, Cibolo, Texas
No-Bake Chocolate Rice Krispie Bars
These chocolate Rice Krispies treats are crowd pleasers! The secret to making them soft and chewy is bringing the sugar...
Jewish Chocolate Chip Mandel Bread
This traditional Jewish mandel bread recipe has been passed down in my family for four generations. It tastes wonderful with...
Sunny Citrus Cheesecake
This beautiful layered cheesecake takes a bit longer to make, but the end result is so worth it! Citrus seems...
Grandma’s Classic Potato Salad
When I asked my grandmother how old this classic potato salad recipe is, she told me that her mom used...
Hanukkah Cookies
Cream cheese adds richness to these Hanukkah cookies. Decorate them with royal icing or your favorite buttercream frosting and toppings....
Keto Snowball Cookies
If you're on the ketogenic diet or just looking to lower carbs, making keto snowball cookies from scratch...
Peanut Butter Cinnamon Snap Cookies
These peanut butter cinnamon cookies are perfect for bake sales, potlucks or holiday gift baskets. Use fun cookie cutters for...
Sausage and Pancake Casserole
Trial and error made this pancake casserole recipe one my family asks for time and time again. It's so easy...
Knish
Knish is a classic Jewish comfort food. Sometimes I make tiny appetizer ones, which are a little more like a...
Pumpkin French Toast with Bacon Maple Syrup
My two great-grandsons helped me create this pumpkin French toast. Each of the boys took turns prepping and offering suggestions....
Dutch-Oven Bread
Crackling homemade Dutch-oven bread makes an average day extraordinary. Enjoy this beautiful crusty bread recipe as is, or stir in...
Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing
I like to use this lemon poppy seed dressing recipe on a romaine salad with apples and pears. If you...
Chocolate Ganache Pumpkin Tart
I love the flavor combination of spiced pumpkin and chocolate, which inspired me to create this chocolate pumpkin tart. Sometimes...
Upside-Down Pumpkin Pecan Tarts
These flaky phyllo treats with a rich pumpkin filling are a fantastic twist on pumpkin pie and can be prepared...
Dark Chocolate-Caramel Macchiato Pie
One of my first entries in the National Pie Championship was this impressive pie with coffee flavor and cool chocolate...
French Dressing
This dressing is a favorite of our family. It's best shaken in a jar, not made in a blender. My...
Chocolate Pecan Pavlova
This will definitely capture your taste buds! This recipe is one of my family's favorites—especially at the holidays. Although it...
Ginger-Peach Shortcake
There's nothing better than fresh summer produce, except maybe when it's used to make this peach shortcake. It's quick and...
PB&J Bites
These PB&J bites are fun to make and fun to eat! For a change of pace, replace the jam with...
Pressure-Cooker Potato Salad
I used to rarely make potato salad because it can be somewhat time-consuming, but because of this easy pressure-cooker potato...
Easy Key Lime Pie
You need only five ingredients to create this refreshing, easy Key lime pie. It's special enough for weekend potlucks, but...
Cinnamon-Basil Ice Cream
I started experimenting with herbal ice creams when I was teaching classes at our local college. Not only were the...
PB & Banana French Toast Bake
This is a nice treat for breakfast or brunch. Peanut butter is tasty and full of protein. Spread jam or...
Mango Cream Tart
This fresh, luscious tart makes me happy!—Jami Geittmann, Art Director, Taste of Home Magazine
Air-Fryer French Toast Cups with Raspberries
These air-fryer French toast cups make any morning special. I made this recipe for my mom last Mother's Day, and...
Matzo Ball Soup
This traditional matzo ball soup recipe is worth the extra effort. If you prefer, you can add egg noodles instead...
The Best Pizza Dough
This easy pizza dough recipe is the key to making an extraordinary homemade pizza. We use all-purpose flour because double...
Passover Rainbow Cookies
The name "rainbow cookies" is actually a bit of a misnomer for these classic New York treats. To make the...
Russian Potato Salad
This Russian potato salad recipe comes from my grandmother, who had written it down in Russian before she translated it...