226 food recipes

These raspberry almond bars are not only good during Christmas...

Chocolate heart sandwich cookies with almond extract, pink buttercream frosting, and a peek-through cutout center. A Valentine's Day baking project with show-stopping results.

Jack-o-lantern cookie pops made with spiced molasses dough cut into pumpkin shapes on lollipop sticks, decorated with tinted ornamental frosting. A fun Halloween baking project for kids.

Strawberry Dream Dessert layers an oat-brown sugar crust with a fluffy strawberry mousse of fresh berries, whipped cream, and egg whites. A cool, cloud-light icebox dessert for summer.

This recipe, though fussy to make, is attractive and tasty. Cheryl Kaufenberg of Darien said it came from a very old Better Homes & Gardens magazine

Caramelized slow-cooked spiced apples served with angel food cake and ice cream. Undoubtedly apple euphoria. Crockpot or slow cooker recipe.

Intensely chocolatey bundt cake using boxed mix, instant pudding, and chocolate chips. Rich, moist crumb ready in an hour with chocolate glaze drizzle.

Lemon custard cake layers torn angel food cake with a fluffy lemon custard made from egg yolks, fresh lemon juice, and meringue, then chills until set. A no-bake showstopper.

Baked whole apples glazed in cinnamon-citrus syrup, opened like flower petals, and topped with vanilla ice cream and homemade chocolate liqueur sauce.

Frozen ricotta cheese pie with orange juice concentrate, vanilla ice cream, and whipped topping on a raspberry jam-lined graham cracker crust. No-bake summer dessert.

Lemon chiffon pie made with a silky cooked-yolk lemon curd folded with whipped egg whites and whipped topping. A bright, cloud-light dessert that sets up in the fridge thanks to a touch of gelatin.

Arroz con pollo simmered in beer with chicken, long-grain rice, tomatoes, turmeric and saffron, finished with green olives, peas and pimentos. Cuban-style one-pot dinner.

Mini cheesecakes baked in muffin cups with a graham cracker crust, sour cream topping, and golden lemon sauce. Perfectly portioned individual desserts for parties and potlucks.

Homemade chocolate Easter eggs with creamy buttercream centers dipped in semi-sweet chocolate. Customize with cocoa, maple walnut, or citrus flavors and decorate with colorful icing.

This co-winner in the filled-cookie category from Dorothy O'Neill of Whitefish Bay makes a delicate, crispy cookie. Dipping in chocolate and nuts adds flavor and texture.

Cashew nut cookies with brown sugar, sour cream, and a buttery vanilla icing topped with whole cashews. Soft drop cookies with a caramel-like depth from the brown sugar base.