
Brie Phyllo Cups
Mini phyllo shells from the freezer section hurry along these elegant cups. They look fancy and taste delicious but are...
Crab Salad Tea Sandwiches
I make these sandwiches for showers, weddings, and special family events. I got the recipe from a friend many years...

Pineapple Chiffon Cake with Pineapple Frosting
This tall, moist cake makes quite an impression on a dessert table. Pineapple is a nice addition to the cake...
Italian Wedding Soup
Even in our hot Florida weather, this soup always satisfies! I add cooked pasta at the end of the simmering...
Party Meatballs
These meatballs in a sweet, tangy sauce can be made a day in advance and reheated. We usually serve them...

English Tea Cakes
These unique cookies are baked in muffin cups, giving them a perfectly round shape. I sometimes omit the nuts and...

Fruity Rum Punch
Our Test Kitchen home economists stirred together this sweet punch by combining four kinds of juice. Feel free to omit...

Ham Wellington
For over 25 years, I've made this beautiful ham in a golden crust at holiday dinners, and people think I'm...
Honey-Glazed Spiral Ham
Celebrate a holiday with this big and savory ham. The spiraled pieces taste so good drenched in a sweet and...

Anniversary Cake
You can make this lovely anniversary cake, even if you're not celebrating a milestone! Flavor the cake as you wish,...
Ham Cream Cheese Balls
It seems like I'm always hosting a shower, birthday or other celebration. This spread is fast to fix.

Refreshing Lime Slush
Nothing quenches my thirst on a hot summer day quite like this slush with a subtle lime flavor. When warm...

White Sangria
Fruity, sweet and party-pretty, this light, refreshing beverage from our Test Kitchen goes together in minutes. And guests will find...

Champagne Party Punch
To make this punch even more festive, float an ice ring in the punch. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee,...

Anise Butter Cookies
Here in New Mexico, these cookies are known as “bizcochitos,” which means “small biscuit.” There are many variations of the...

Parmesan Salad Dressing
Served over your favorite salad greens, this rich and creamy dressing is a real treat. I first sampled it at...
Victorian Strawberry Chocolate Cake
With it's alternating light and dark layers, rich chocolate frosting and fresh strawberry garnishes, Amy Parker's heart-shaped cake will be...

Festive Sausage Cups
When I used prepared pie crust for this recipe, it's even easier to form and fill these individual sausage cups....

Rye Party Puffs
I can't go anywhere without taking along my puffs. They're pretty enough for a wedding reception yet hearty enough to...

Tortellini Appetizer
The festive green and red of this appetizer will make it a welcomed addition to a holiday buffet table. Store-bought...

Sweet Cheese Ball
You’ll need only a few items for this unique cheese ball sent in by Melissa Friend of Oakland, Maryland. Coconut...


Antipasto Skewers
Antipasto skewers—the finger-friendly Italian kabobs with marinated vegetables, cheeses and tortellini— are precisely what you need for your next gathering....

Glazed Fruit Medley
The homemade orange dressing on this salad complements the fresh fruit flavors beautifully. It’s perfect for a spring or summer...

Peach-Glazed Meatballs
When my daughter and her husband come to visit over the holidays, we enjoy nibbling on these mouthwatering meatballs while...

Shrimp & Cucumber Rounds
Shrimp and cucumber rounds are light, bright and so easy to make for an elegant, yet delicious and simple addition...

Candied Fruit Platter
Yummy chocolate-dipped fruits make a perfect dessert and a pretty arrangement on your table. I like to use them for...

Lemon-Pineapple Punch
With pineapple juice and sherbet, this fresh-tasting punch is perfect for kids and adults alike on scorching days. —Taste of...

Apple & Blue Cheese on Endive
This elegant appetizer features a creamy blue cheese and apple spread inside crunchy endive leaves. You can use pears instead...

Apple Cider Punch
Apple cider punch, garnished with orange slices and spiced with cinnamon and allspice, is a chilled fall drink you'll love...