Din Tai Fung Chilled Cucumber Salad
My family and I are obsessed with Din Tai Fung, a famous Taiwanese restaurant in California, and its chilled cucumber salad. This was a copycat version I created at home. —Andrea Potischman, Menlo Park, California
Sopa Ajoblanco
This white gazpacho was a staple when I was young; I remember slurping it directly from the bowl. It’s made...
Lazy Cake
This lazy cake will fix that sweet tooth craving. The no-bake treat is made with cookie pieces stirred with hazelnut...
Best Ever Vanilla Ice Cream
This ice cream is technically a custard since it contains eggs. After lots of testing (and tasting), I've found that...
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...
Yogurt-Ricotta Cheesecake
I have always liked Italian ricotta cheesecakes, but they have too much sugar for me. I made a light version,...
Make-Ahead Coffee Cake
This is a wonderful timesaver because it's assembled the night before. My kids think the nutty topping, sweet glaze and...
Pear Tart
My sister-in-law brought this pretty pastry to dinner one night, and we all went back for seconds. It is truly...
Strawberry Poke Cake
That classic spring treat—strawberry shortcake—takes on a wonderful new twist with this strawberry poke cake recipe. Strawberry gelatin and strawberries...
Chocolate Billionaires
Everyone raves about these chocolate and caramel candies. I received the recipe from a friend while living in Texas. When...
Chocolate Chip Cookie Delight
This is a simple chocolate delight recipe for any type of potluck occasion, and the pan always comes home empty....
Strawberry Pretzel Salad
Need to bring a dish to pass this weekend? This make-ahead strawberry pretzel salad will disappear quickly at any potluck....
Banana Split Icebox Cake
One day a friend showed me how to make a traditional icebox cake with just cream and graham crackers. I...
Ambrosia Salad
Because it’s so simple to make, this tropical fruit medley is great as a last-minute menu addition. Plus, this ambrosia...
Easy Fresh Strawberry Pie
For my mother's birthday, I made this strawberry pie recipe instead of a cake. Since it was mid-May in Oklahoma,...
Layered Lemon Pie
This is a great ending for almost any meal. Kids and adults all enjoy it, and the creamy lemon filling...
Homemade Lemon Curd
Lemon curd is a scrumptious spread for scones, biscuits or other baked goods. You can find it in larger grocery...
Cucumbers with Dressing
It wouldn't be summer if Mom didn't make lots of these creamy cucumbers. Just a few simple ingredients—mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar...
Antipasto Platter
We entertain often, and an antipasto platter is one of our favorite crowd-pleasers. Guests love having their choice of so...
Mini Cherry Cheesecakes
These little cheesecakes make a fun dessert that's just right for cooks who don't have a lot of time for...
Lemon Pudding Dessert
After a big meal, folks really go for this light lemon treat. The shortbread crust is the perfect base for...
Overnight Oatmeal
Start this breakfast the night before so you can get some extra sleep in the morning. My husband adds coconut...
Best Ever Fried Chicken Wings
For game days, I shake up these saucy wings. When I run out, friends hover by the snack table until...
Heavenly Filled Strawberries
These luscious cheesecake-stuffed strawberries are the perfect bite-sized dessert. —Stephen Munro, Beaver Bank, Nova Scotia
Baked French Toast
Any day is special when Mom makes one of her French toast recipes, like this do-ahead baked version. —Jill Baughman,...
Chocolate-Covered Cherries
Not only are these chocolate-covered cherries my family's favorite festive dessert, but they make a delicious holiday present too. Best...
Garden Salsa vsa
This garden salsa recipe combines ripe ingredients and subtle seasonings to make a real summer treat. —Michelle Beran, Caflin, Kansas
