Chocolate Babka
I love this chocolate babka. It's a rewarding recipe for taking the next step in your bread baking. Even if it's slightly imperfect going into the oven, it turns out gorgeous. Look at those swirls! —Lisa Kaminski, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Meringue-Topped Pecan Custard Pie
I only use this recipe on special occasions. It's an amazing variation on the pecan pie everyone knows—the filling is...
Yogurt-Ricotta Cheesecake
I have always liked Italian ricotta cheesecakes, but they have too much sugar for me. I made a light version,...
Pear Tart
My sister-in-law brought this pretty pastry to dinner one night, and we all went back for seconds. It is truly...
Chocolate Billionaires
Everyone raves about these chocolate and caramel candies. I received the recipe from a friend while living in Texas. When...
Three-Layer Chocolate Ganache Cake
This decadent triple-layer beauty is pure chocolate indulgence. The cake layers can be frozen prior to final assembly; in fact,...
Caramel Snickerdoodle Bars
What did I do when I couldn’t decide between two of my favorite desserts? I combined them! This snickerdoodle-blondie hybrid...
Sweetened Whipped Cream
Whipped cream recipes don't have to be hard. This one can even be made ahead. Slightly underwhip the cream, then...
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...
Dill Dip
Be prepared—you'll likely need to make a double batch of this delightful dill dip recipe. One batch is never enough...
Baked French Toast
Any day is special when Mom makes one of her French toast recipes, like this do-ahead baked version. —Jill Baughman,...
Special-Occasion Chocolate Cake
This cake won grand champion at the 2000 Alaska State Fair, and you will see why once you taste it....
Chocolate-Covered Cherries
Not only is this my family's favorite festive dessert, but it makes a delicious holiday present, too. Best of all,...
