RecipesBanana Mocha-Chip Muffins These moist muffins combine my two favorite things—chocolate and coffee. The banana is just an added flavor bonus. —Melissa Williams, Taylorville, Illinois
RecipesBeernana Bread Really, it’s simple arithmetic…or something like that: Beer is good. Banana bread is good. Beernana bread is great! Even guys who don’t know their way around the kitchen can pull this one off. —Steve Cayford, Dubuque, Iowa
RecipesGluten-Free Banana Bread This gluten-free banana bread recipe isn’t dry and crumbly—it tastes like the real thing. I hope you try it! —Gladys Arnold, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
RecipesBanana Cranberry Muffins “Any time I get together with friends and family members, they ask me to bring some of these yummy muffins,” writes Gretchen Zoch. The Boiling Springs, North Carolina reader relies on cranbereies to dress up her homemade banana muffins.
RecipesEasy Banana Muffins This banana muffin recipe goes over so well with kids. Not only are these banana bread muffins like cupcakes, but they’re ready, start to finish, in just half an hour! —Lorna Greene, Harrington, Maine
RecipesBlueberry Baked Oatmeal When my brother, sister and I were young, Mom would bake this cinnamon-scented oatmeal before driving us to school. Whenever I make it, I have lots of happy memories. —Vincent Taylor, Houston, Texas
RecipesWinter Squash Banana Bread “I modified my usual recipe when I couldn’t find any zucchini at the grocery store,” relates Violet Rundels of Waverly, Ohio. “I used cooked squash from the freezer section instead, along with bananas. My family loves this bread.”
RecipesBanana Cream Brownie Dessert I always keep the ingredients for this extremely delicious dessert on hand because I make it quite often for potlucks and family gatherings. I’m always asked for the recipe. After one bite, you’ll understand why. —Julie Nowakowski, LaSalle , Illinois
RecipesBanana Chip Pancakes These fluffy banana chocolate chip pancakes can be adjusted to your heart’s content! One of my kids eats the plain banana pancakes, another likes just chocolate chips added and a third one goes for the works. —Christeen Kelley, Newark, California
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Cooking with Gear & Gadgets50 Best Instant Pot Recipes We’ve rounded up the best Instant Pot recipes that you can add to your rotation. These classics are delicious, easy to make and are perfect for any dinner.
RecipesBlack-Bottom Banana Bars These bars stay very moist, and their rich banana and chocolate flavor is even better the second day. My mother-in-law gave me this recipe, and it’s a big favorite with both my husband and two sons.—Rene Wright, Ferryville, Wisconsin
RecipesStrawberry-Banana Gelatin Salad Our family gatherings wouldn’t be the same without this classic gelatin salad with its festive fruit layers. Since it stays nice and firm, it travels well and is ideal for taking to covered-dish suppers and church potlucks.
RecipesMonkey Muffins These bite-sized peanut butter, banana and chocolate chip muffins will be a favorite with your family and friends. They are a good way to use overripe bananas! —Amie Longstaff, Painesville Township, Ohio
RecipesHomemade Banana Split Ice Cream Summer celebrations with my family aren’t complete until I dish out tasty homemade ice cream. This recipe from my mom is a favorite.
Cuisines65 Chinese Food Recipes Even Better Than Takeout Cooking Chinese food recipes at home might seem daunting, but thanks to some creative shortcuts, it’s pretty easy to whip up restaurant-quality dishes in your own kitchen.