RecipesPumpkin Cheesecake Empanadas These cute pumpkin cheesecake empanadas make the perfect treat—and we love that they are baked and not fried! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
RecipesChocolate Raspberry Cake Whenever I make this chocolate raspberry cake, I get rave reviews. It’s impressive, and the raspberry filling is wonderful. —Marlene Sanders, Paradise, Texas
RecipesFirecracker Casserole My husband and I love this southwestern-style firecracker casserole. The flavor reminds us of enchiladas, but the recipe doesn’t require the extra time to roll them up. —Teressa Eastman, El Dorado, Kansas
RecipesGrinch Cookies Baking cookies around the holidays is a big deal in our house. Some are a must every year and we also come up with new recipes. This one is simple, delicious and fun to make with the kids!—Angela Lemoine, Howell, New Jersey
RecipesFavorite Italian Cake Marilyn Morel KEENE, NEW HAMPSHIRE Here’s a scrumptious cake that melts in your mouth and makes you say, “Mil a Grazi!” (Thanks a million.) Pecan lovers will eagerly accept a second slice.
RecipesCarrot Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting I love to serve lighter desserts that will satisfy those with a sweet tooth. I make these every Christmas Eve, but they’re marvelous any time of the year. —Sara Pleso, Sparta Tennessee.
RecipesOreo Cheesecake I used to think cheesecake sounded intimidating, but since I started making them I can’t stop! This simple but special cookie-topped version will make your family feel fussed over. —Rose Yoder, Middlebury, Indiana
RecipesCorn Quesadilla My cheesy corn quesadillas take only minutes going from skillet to table. They make craveable leftovers for brown-bag lunches, so pack the salsa too. —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon
RecipesHerb and Parmesan Fougasse Fougasse has a fancy name and an even fancier shape, but this beautiful loaf of white bread is more humble
RecipesSunny Peaches & Cream Pie This pie is as delicious as it is beautiful. It’s not just a summer dessert, either. I also make it for the holidays, using strawberries and strawberry gelatin. —Lorraine Wright, Grand Forks, British Columbia
RecipesShrimp Tacos Plump, spiced shrimp and creamy slaw make these shrimp tacos feel like a restaurant-style meal. Top them off with crumbled Cotija cheese and fresh avocado slices!
RecipesSweet Potato Enchilada Stack These sweet potato stacks have a spicy kick the whole family will love. Mexican flavors abound in this awesome enchilada stack jampacked with black beans and sweet potato. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
RecipesOrange Ricotta Cake Roll I come from a big Italian family. When I was growing up, my mom cooked and baked many delicious meals and desserts from scratch. Now I do the same for my family. This cake is my finale to our special-occasion dinners. —Cathy Banks, Encinitas, California
RecipesThree-Layered Carrot Cake My mom loved carrots so much she put them in various dishes at least five times a week when I was growing up. Her specialty was a homemade carrot cake that was requested for every special occasion. When I made this for her 70th birthday, she cried with each bite. —Paula Marchesi, Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania
RecipesTaco Pinwheels Appetizers The colorful tomatoes, lettuce and chiles make these bite-sized snacks a perfect addition to a holiday buffet. —Beverly Matthews, Pasco, Washington
RecipesCoffee Toffee Cheesecake My husband and I host both sides of our families on Thanksgiving every year. I came up with this candy-topped cheesecake a few years ago, and everybody went nuts over it. —Tammy Baker, Bowling Green, Kentucky