Melting Moments Cookies
So simple -- and so tasty! In a season of rich desserts and exotic ingredients, these cookies are a refreshment for both guests and bakers. 1 cup soft butter 1/3 cup powdered sugar 2/3 cup corn starch...
View ArticleChristmas Puff
This may be the only recipe in which you get to use an electric beater in a pan you've just taken off the burner. "I kept thinking 'This is weird, this can't work,' but it does, and it is not...
View ArticleFamily Dressing
Joyce Faughnan recommends sage-flavored sausage, which added a seasonal tang that definitely kept our judges coming back for more. Her final tip: "Serve with love."Rate this article: Select ratingGive...
View ArticleOrange Mandarin Salad
The color and sweetness of orange and the richness of caramelized almonds make this a special side salad for any occasion. 1/4 cup slivered almonds and 2 Tablespoons sugarRate this article: Select...
View ArticleCherry Pie
In Linda Triplett's circles, she's famous for this recipe, which, amazingly, she created the first time she tried making cherry pie. "I just couldn't bring myself to pour the cherry filling from a can...
View ArticleMaple and Pecan Salad
Looking festive and seasonal with pecans and pomegranate, this salad can be stretched by adding more greens. Some of our judges said the cayenne and ground pepper "snuck up" on them, but others found...
View ArticleHoliday Morning French Toast
We've learned over the years to expect top-notch recipes from Sandy Andersen, and here's yet another! Andersen says her family enjoys this every Christmas morning, topping it with butter, syrup or...
View ArticleFresh Cranberry Sour Cream Pie
This pie is adaptable through the seasons. Try gooseberries cut in half or chopped rhubarb in season, or simply freeze fresh cranberries for a later treat! 3rd Place winner in the 2014 Savor the Season...
View ArticleCranberry Meatballs
It's the sauerkraut that gives these meatballs the extra tang that keeps people coming back for more. 2nd Place winner in the 2014 Savor the Season Lillie Newspapers holiday recipe contestRate this...
View ArticlePumpkin Crunch Cake
Pamela Seivert, pictured in her kitchen, says she and Ron bought their open-plan home on a large lot in Maplewood specifically so they could entertain. Both Thanksgiving and Christmas get-togethers...
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