In my opinion, there's no contest as to which homemade pumpkin pie is best. No matter how good your canned filling is, it will never match pumpkin pie from scratch. -Christy Harp, Massillon, Ohio
Author: Taste of Home
When I first made the original recipe for this bourbon-splashed pie, I added some vanilla extract and eliminated the flour. We loved the result. -Paul Falduto, Efland, North Carolina
Author: Taste of Home
Why this isn't as popular as it once was, I will never know.
Author: Kevin Ryan
Mom loved to bake-from the time I can remember, every Saturday she was in the kitchen creating another wonderful cake or pie. This tender orange cake bakes up deep golden brown and is a favorite of mine,...
Author: Taste of Home
This incredibly moist chocolate cake is simply delicious. and simple to make too. Serve warm, topped with vanilla ice cream.
Author: blancdeblanc
This cranberry biscotti is the perfect hostess gift for the holidays. Pack it into a festive Christmas tin and top with a pretty bow. —Darlene King, Regina, Saskatchewan
Author: Taste of Home
These are chocolate-covered balls of peanut butter and confectioners' sugar.
Author: Allison O'Brien
When life gives you a bunch of limes, make lime curd! This twist on traditional lemon curd uses limes instead. Use it as a cake filling, or any other way you desire.
Author: Sarah
These rich nutty bars from Tori Dunton are so tasty, we doubled her recipe to serve a crowd! "Our family has been making these yummy treats for years," writes the Acme, Pennsylvania cook. "We especially...
Author: Taste of Home
Just and old family favorite that is simple to make, but delicious to eat.
Author: audge1
This deliciously different cake won Best of Show when I entered it in the Laramie County Fair. Syrup poured over the hot cake makes the outside crusty and soaks into enhance the flavor.&emdash;Virginia...
Author: Taste of Home
A chocolaty cake similar to a Texas Sheet Cake but cooked in a 9x13 pan, rather than a cookie sheet pan. You pour the cooked icing onto the hot cake. Yum!!
Author: Karin Christian
This moist spice cake starts with a simple mix, but makes a wonderful breakfast or snack cake. This is the easiest Applesauce Cake I have ever made!
Author: EAGLES1955
Not only is bread pudding a great use of leftover bread, it's rich, satisfying, and delicious comfort food. The juice from the baked cherries makes this a very moist, tender, and sweet bread pudding. Good...
Author: lutzflcat
"Keep your oven free for other holiday baking with this easy recipe," suggests Joy Maynard of St. Ignatius, Montana.
Author: Taste of Home
A quick and easy recipe for cupcakes from scratch! Frost as desired after cupcakes have cooled.
Author: Janine S.
I love key lime pie, but some people are reluctant to take a whole slice of pie. These bars give just the right taste of key lime and freeze well, so I can keep a stash for when I need a tart treat. -Kristine...
Author: Taste of Home
This slightly spicy cake is better if you use butter and it's delicious warmed up the next morning.
Author: JEWELJAY
A holiday tradition. My mother made these date balls every year at Christmas time. They may be stored in a plastic or glass container. If the weather is warm, keep them in the refrigerator. Make sure balls...
Author: Melanie Butler
"My husband and I make several batches of this easy, chocolaty nut squares for holiday gifts," notes Margery Bryan of Royal City, Washington. "Most people are surprised to learn the recipe includes soda...
Author: Taste of Home
The streusel topping that comes with this recipe for apple cream cheese bars is absolutely irresistible. If you can't resist a "taste test" before a party, just arrange each apple bar on a serving platter...
Author: Taste of Home
Simple, simple, simple! The easiest recipe for a red velvet cake I have ever found. My husband LOVES this.
Author: Andrea
These are delicious crispy, chewy ginger cookies that will disappear before your eyes! These are best kept in an airtight container.
Author: tiggs
Many people consider this type of strawberry ice cream recipe a 'hack' or a 'cheat' because we're skipping the more time-consuming and sometimes temperamental egg-custard step; but even if I didn't want...
Author: Chef John
Just a single bite of this traditional custard pie takes me back to the days when Mom would fix this pie for Dad, Grandfather and me. Mom also regularly prepared pies for large gatherings. This dessert...
Author: Taste of Home
My husband and I have enjoyed this simple custard recipe many times, especially after a Tex-Mex meal. In fact, I've made it so often I don't even look at the recipe. See if it doesn't become a regular...
Author: Taste of Home
I love this recipe for fudge. Nice and creamy texture. I like to double up on the nuts to take away from the sweetness. This fudge recipe has always worked for me as long as I boil for exactly 10 minutes...
Author: Kath
This is a very quick and simple no bake dessert cake. It uses graham crackers and a pudding mixture. It tastes just like an eclair, but there is enough for a crowd!! It is a great recipe for children who...
Author: Cathy Gordon
A good olive oil cake isn't overly sweet, so it can just as easily be a breakfast treat or an afternoon snack as a dessert. -Lisa Kaminski, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Author: Taste of Home
I won first prize in a dairy recipe contest with this tasty strawberry trifle. You can double the recipe and make two for large groups. -Norma Steiner, Monroe, Wisconsin
Author: Taste of Home
Sweet, cream cheese frostings served atop tender cakes make luscious desserts. And Joanne Brininstool's take on a classic is a perfect example. The moist treat from the Austin, Texas cook features a hint...
Author: Taste of Home
"With the growing popularity of gourmet coffees, cappuccino and espresso," Carrie Sherrill notes in Forestville, Wisconsin, "I'm finding lots of people enjoy these classic Italian dipping cookies."
Author: Taste of Home
This skillet pineapple upside-down cake is baked in a cast iron skillet and served warm. It is wonderful!
Author: Jen S.
These homemade candies are softer than store-bought. They've got that classic, fun appeal that people really love. -Leah Rekau, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Author: Taste of Home
Inspired by the Hostess® favorite, the Ho Ho Cake features layers of cake and cream filling topped with chocolate.
Author: Olene Grieshop
My husband and I are big fans of Irish cream, so I wanted to incorporate it into a brownie. I started with my mom's brownie recipe, then added frosting and ganache. This decadent recipe is the result,...
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: chocolate cake mix, chocolate peanut butter cups, vanilla frosting, peanut butter
Author: Tasty
We are always trying to find new ways to use the fruit from our lemon tree. My 13-year-old daughter, Audrey, decided to combine two of my lemony favorites: lemon bars and lemon meringue pie. After several...
Author: Taste of Home
The secret ingredient in this homemade candy is a true surprise-no one tasting these delicious morsels will guess what's in the sweet, creamy filling! -Katrina Smith, Lawrence, Kansas
Author: Taste of Home
We make this for Sunday lunches when the whole family gets together. The cream cheese topping is so good, it doesn't need frosting.
Author: Taste of Home
Here's what you need: dark chocolate, unsalted butter, water, milk, granulated sugar, salt, all-purpose flour, large eggs, egg, heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, small piping bag, large piping...
Author: Julie Klink
This is a wonderfully moist pound cake. I have tried countless recipes, but this one is without a doubt THE BEST!
Author: RBLAIR
Chocolate chips, M & M's, and chopped nuts make the cookie complete.
Author: Maureen Worman
These are very easy popcorn balls to make. The marshmallows make them similar to crispy rice cereal bars that are so popular. Made with marshmallows, these are sweet, crispy, and chewy. Everyone's favorite...
Author: Kory H.