For this the last week of 2023, let's take a look back at readers' favorite recipes plus — ta da! — Kitchen Parade's brand-new "most useful recipe" plucked from 2023's new recipes. I had a hard time picking just one but in the end, the choice was not only obvious but perfect — and hope that you will agree?! And then to finish out the year, I've gathered a few quick recipes ideas for you: think greens and black-eyed peas for "good fortune" in the New Year. It's been a good year, 2023 ...

My cousin LeAnne’s long-time go-to make-ahead coffeecake recipe and since last year, mine too. I make it over and over which suggests how easy, adaptable and forgiving LeAnne's recipe is. It takes about 20 minutes to mix up the night before, then throw it in the oven in the morning. Fresh warm coffeecake on Christmas morning? With a crispy streusel topping? Oh, you’re going to be glad you clipped this recipe! Homemade Coffeecake, Warm from the Oven. Mixed At Night, Baked in the Morning. A Long-Time Home-Style and Family-Tested Recipe. Budget Friendly. Potluck & Brunch Friendly.

Seven recipes for holiday celebrations, desserts that will move tables to silent appreciation, none especially fancy, none requiring hours of preparation, none needing special tools. I hope you'll find one or two that will make their way to your table over the next while.

How (and why!) to make a pan of jewel-colored gelatin squares, sometimes with one flavor, sometimes with two flavors in two layers. So pretty! And magical! And 100% fun! Kids really love 'em, their eyes just light up at the sight! So here I share all my favorite magic Jello tricks, so your first pan can turn out 100% perfect. Fun Food for Kids. Just Two Ingredients and a Couple of Hours. Beautiful Color! A New Addition to The Homemade Pantry , a Kitchen Parade Specialty. Budget Friendly. Potluck & Party Friendly. Naturally Gluten Free. So Fun, So Good!!

Seven wintry cranberry recipes, from simple to suberb, from long-standing favorites to present-day wonderments. I hope you'll find one or two destined as cranberry-hued "keepers" in your own holiday festivities ...

What happens when Snickerdoodle Bars get all dressed up for Christmas? Just generously add some gingerbread spices, a little molasses and fresh ginger and, well, you've got Gingerbread Snickerdoodle Bars, welcome one-bite additions to a cookie plate, a dainty tray, a pairing with a cup of coffee or evening tea. An Easy Riff on a Long-Time Family Favorite. Real Food, Fresh & Inventive. One (Bowl) & Done (In One Hour). Just One Bowl. Weeknight Easy, Weekend Special. Great for Food Gifts. Vegetarian. So Good!!

Seven slow cooker or slow-cooked dinner recipes for healthy cold-weather meals, an antidote to the festive cocktails and rich appetizers to say nothing of the butter and sugar of the holidays. I hope you'll find one or two destined as "keepers" in your own family favorites.

How to make homemade caramel corn in the microwave with no more than a few ordinary ingredients and a paper bag. (No mess, no fuss!) Just add some shake-it-up energy for some good family fun! Just Two Steps & Six Everyday Ingredients. A Long-Time Family Favorite. A New Addition to The Homemade Pantry , a Kitchen Parade Specialty. Great for Food Gifts. Naturally Gluten Free. Rave Reviews. So Good!!

Seasonal Sundays on a ... Monday? It happens, post-holiday festivities and travel. Here I look ahead for December, seven recipes on my list to "must make" in December. (No cookies! Not yet, anyway!) I hope you'll find one or two destined as "keepers" in your own favorite-recipe collections.

Who says bread pudding is always sweet and always for dessert? Not me! Instead, this is a savory bread pudding, absolutely delicious, a layer of hearty greens sandwiched between layers of good whole-grain bread studded with cubes of butternut squash and cheddar cheese . This rustic bread pudding (vegetarian casserole?) can be made ahead, much like a breakfast strata. Homestyle Whole Food, Fresh & Seasonal, Holiday Special & Worthy of an Occasion. Budget Friendly. Vegetarian. Beautiful Color! Rave Reviews. One of My Very Favorite Vegetarian Casseroles. So Good!