RecipesChocolate Cream Pie Our teenage son, John, has done lots of 4-H baking. This old-fashioned chocolate cream pie recipe with a flaky crust was his favorite thing to make. —Mary Anderson, De Valls Bluff, Arkansas
RecipesPina Colada Cheesecake I love anything with coconut and pineapple and this is one of my favorite cheesecakes! —Peggy Key, Grant, Alabama
RecipesMakeover Traditional Cheesecake Though softer than a full-fat cheesecake, this lightened-up dessert has all of the original’s delectable flavor. It’s sure to make any special event more festive. —Anne Addesso, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
RecipesMiniature Shepherd’s Pies These mini pies are ideal for nibbling at holiday parties. If ground beef isn’t your preference, change up the flavor with ground lamb and a teaspoon of dried rosemary instead. —Suzanne Banfield, Basking Ridge, New Jersey
RecipesSloppy Joe Slider Bake Ground beef is turned up a notch in these party sliders that are sure to please your crowd. I love how easy they are! —Rashanda Cobbins, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
RecipesOrange Sweet Rolls This orange sweet rolls recipe is so dependable—I make it a lot during the holidays because it’s quick and delicious. And there are never any leftovers! —Angela Sheridan, Opdyke, Illinois
RecipesRefreshing Rhubarb Ice Cream No matter where my military family is stationed, this ice cream always makes me think of my parents’ backyard rhubarb patch in Rochester, New York. —Rachel Garcia, Honolulu, Hawaii
RecipesCream Cheese Pumpkin Pie This creamy pumpkin pie is a little bit traditional and a little bit modern. But everyone will agree that it’s delicious. —Kim Wallace, Dennison, Ohio
RecipesCoconut-Pecan German Chocolate Pie This German chocolate pecan pie combines the ingredients everyone loves in its classic cake cousin. It’s so silky and smooth, you won’t be able to put your fork down. —Anna Jones, Coppell, Texas
RecipesBlack Forest Ham Pinwheels Dried cherries are the sweet surprise alongside the savory ingredients in these delightfully different spirals. I roll up the tortillas and pop them in the fridge well before party time, and then I just slice and serve. —Kate Dampier, Quail Valley, California
RecipesStrawberry-Lime Bars Our family loves fresh strawberries, so I look for different ways to use them. This tempting, yummy dessert has sweet strawberries, tart lime and salty pretzels. —Alexandra Barnett, Forest, Virginia
RecipesChocolate Turtle Cheesecake I always get compliments when I whip up this rich little cheesecake. With layers of caramel, chocolate and vanilla, it’s an instant classic. —Erin Byrd, Springfield, Missouri
RecipesCaramel Toffee Ice Cream Pie This caramel toffee ice cream pie is easy to make and is so pretty. It comes together in under 30 minutes—and since you can make it in advance, it’s ideal for entertaining. —Diane Lombardo, New Castle, Pennsylvania
RecipesSpiced Rum Fruitcake This fruitcake not only can be made weeks ahead, it tastes better that way! You can substitute Brazil nuts, pecans and hazelnuts for the walnuts—or use a combination of nuts. —Jason Boor, Manchester, New York
RecipesChocolate Chess Pie This is one of my mother’s go-to recipes. It’s a yummy spin on classic chocolate chess pie. — Ann Dickens, Nixa, Missouri
RecipesLuscious Almond Cheesecake I received this recipe along with a set of springform pans from a cousin at my wedding shower 11 years ago. It makes a heavenly cheesecake. My son Tommy has already told me he wants it again for his birthday cake this year. —Brenda Clifford, Overland Park, Kansas