RecipesMocha Cheesecake I’ve relied on this dessert many times when company comes calling, and it’s never let me down. It’s simple to make, which is a big plus.
RecipesIcebox Butterhorns These beautiful golden rolls just melt in your mouth! People will be impressed when these appear on your table. —Judy Clark, Elkhart, Indiana
RecipesAnise Pumpkin Bread We live in a rural area of Long Island where there’s plenty of fresh air and friendly country folks. This recipe has traveled from one end of the island to the other.
RecipesOvernight Cinnamon Rolls I like to try different fun fillings in these soft rolls, and each one is packed with cinnamon flavor. They are definitely worth the overnight wait. —Chris O’Connell, San Antonio, Texas
RecipesSimits These bread treats from my Turkish heritage are commonly eaten for breakfast. They are not boiled as regular bagels are but dipped in molasses and sesame seeds, which gives them a chewy texture similar to that of the bagels we know and love. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
RecipesRainbow Cookies I always bake these cookies two weeks ahead. That allows enough time for mellowing, leaving them moist and full of almond flavor. —Mary Ann Lee, Clifton Park, New York
RecipesFrench Toast Strata I’m always on the lookout for different breakfast and brunch ideas. I like to serve this easy make-ahead casserole when we have out-of-town guests. —Jill Middleton, Baldwinsville, New York
RecipesFrench Toast Custard I usually make this dish for brunch, but it’s also wonderful for breakfast or dinner. Guests have said it just melts in their mouth.
RecipesIcebox Potato Rolls These tender rolls are a family favorite, and we sometimes have more than 20 people around the table. Make the dough in advance and bake when you’re ready. —Barb Linnerud, Boiling Springs, South Carolina
RecipesHoney Whole Wheat Pan Rolls With their pleasant wheat flavor and a honey of a glaze, these rolls impress my guests. Every time I take them to potluck dinners, I come home with an empty pan. —Nancye Thompson, Paducah, Kentucky
RecipesBagel Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce I worked in a health club where bagels arrived daily, so I experimented with leftovers. I wasn’t a bread pudding fan until I tried it with bagels. —Kathy Hawkins, Gurnee, Illinois
RecipesCranberry-Pistachio Sticky Buns Looking for a fantastic brunch item? Then try these ooey-gooey good sticky buns. They use frozen roll dough and couldn’t be simpler to make. The buns rise overnight in the refrigerator, so you just need to bake them the next morning.—Athena Russell, Florence, South Carolina
RecipesChocolate-Nut Pinwheel Cookies As a little girl, I made these with my mother every Christmas. Now I make them every year with my daughters-in-law, daughters and grandchildren!—Sedonie Zeitler, Luxemburg, Wisconsin
RecipesPower Breakfast Sandwich When I’m looking for a quick breakfast on the go, I always love to have these made and waiting in the freezer. —Jolene Martinelli, Fremont, New Hampshire
RecipesSlow-Cooker Banana Bread I love to use my slow cooker. I started to experiment with making bread in it so I wouldn’t have to heat up my kitchen by turning on my oven. It’s so easy and simple. I now make it this way all the time. —Nicole Gackowski, Antioch, California
RecipesCaramel-Pecan Monkey Bread The kids will get a kick out of pulling off gooey pieces of this delectable monkey bread. It’s hard to resist a caramel-coated treat. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen