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 is a copycat version I created at home. —Andrea Potischman, Menlo Park, California
Sopa Ajoblanco
This white gazpacho was a staple growing up; I remember slurping it directly from the bowl. It's made from stale...
Lazy Cake
This lazy cake will fix that sweet tooth craving. The no-bake treat is made with cookie pieces stirred with hazelnut...
Vegan Ranch Dressing
There are so many ways to serve this vegan ranch dressing recipe! Use it for dipping, on salads or in...
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,...
Mississippi Mud Pie
This southern favorite is one my family can never get enough of and there are never any leftovers. My grandmother,...
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...
Old-Fashioned Whoopie Pies
Who can resist soft chocolate sandwich cookies filled with a layer of fluffy white frosting? Mom has made these for...
Sweetened Whipped Cream
Whipped cream recipes don't have to be hard. This one can even be made ahead. Slightly underwhip the cream, then...
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...
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,...
Pistachio Mallow Salad
This fluffy pistachio salad is a real treat since it's creamy but not overly sweet. It's easy to mix up,...
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...
Quick Ambrosia Fruit Salad
I start this with plenty of fruit, add the yogurt for dressing, then mix in just enough marshmallows and coconut...
Best Deviled Eggs
Herbs lend amazing flavor to these deviled eggs, which truly are the best you can make! The recipe includes tasty...
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....
Chocolate Truffle Cake
Love chocolate? Then this tender, luxurious layer cake is for you. With a ganache glaze and a fabulous bittersweet filling,...
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 is this my family's favorite festive dessert, but it makes a delicious holiday present, too. Best of all,...
Dill Dip
Be prepared—you'll likely need to make a double batch of this delightful dill dip recipe. One batch is never enough...
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 stuffed berries are the perfect bite-sized dessert. —Stephen Munro, Beaver Bank, Nova Scotia
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...
