RecipesChocolate Gingerbread Cupcakes These luscious cupcakes have a touch of semisweet chocolate in the batter and white chocolate in the filling. They melt away fast at our house. —Patricia Harmon, Baden, Pennsylvania
RecipesApple Caramel Cheesecake Bars The streusel topping that comes with this recipe for apple cream cheese bars is absolutely irresistible. If you can’t resist a “taste test” before a party, just arrange each apple bar on a serving platter and no one will know a piece is missing from the pan! —Katherine White, Henderson, Nevada
RecipesParmesan Sweet Cream Biscuits Sweet cream biscuits were the first kind I mastered. Since the ingredients are so simple, I can scale the recipe up or down. In fact, I’ve actually memorized it! —Helen Nelander, Boulder Creek, California
RecipesPriazzo This stuffed pizza is a real treat—and the frozen bread dough makes it a snap to prepare as well.—Carol Gillespie, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
RecipesPizza Pockets These individual stuffed pizzas taste delectable with or without the sauce on the side. If you can’t make up your mind, prepare half of the calzones with ham and the other half with pepperoni.
RecipesAir-Fryer Pizza Pockets These air-fryer pizza pockets will satisfy everyone in the house. The best part is that they can be made ahead, frozen and then cooked right from the freezer for instant, satisfying snacks. —Clarice Brender, North Liberty, Iowa
RecipesZesty Grilled Sandwiches Store-bought coleslaw adds sweetness and a fun change of pace to these extra-easy grilled sandwiches. Serve chips or veggies alongside, and dinner will be ready on the double! —Missy Herr, Quarryville, Pennsylvania
RecipesZeus Burgers “I always eat healthy meals and am not afraid to experiment with food. I put together some common Greek ingredients and really liked this combination. Hope you do, too. These burgers are delicious with roasted-garlic ciabatta rolls!” Lori Ann Panchisin – Ormond Beach, FL
RecipesBaked Blueberry-Mascarpone French Toast When I want something special to serve my guests for a Saturday or Sunday brunch, I turn to this recipe. It never fails. It’s wonderful during the spring and early summer because the blueberries are particularly good this time of year. —Patricia C. Quinn, Omaha, Nebraska
RecipesLasagna Sandwiches “These cheesy grilled sandwiches really taste like lasagna,” writes Gail Rotheiser of Highland Park, Illinois. “They’re perfect for a quick evening meal—our children loved them with vegetable soup and crunchy potato sticks.”
RecipesChicken Tamale Pie All you need are some simple ingredients from the pantry to put this slow-cooker meal together. I love the fact that I can go fishing while it cooks. —Peter Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas
RecipesClassic Burrata Toast Burrata toast is like a culinary blank canvas. The rich and creamy cheese goes well with both sweet and savory toppings, so add your favorites for a quick snack or satisfying appetizer. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
RecipesBrandy Alexander Cheesecake My husband and I really enjoy a good brandy Alexander, so I thought it would be fun to create a cheesecake with the same flavors. It’s not necessary to use both the dark and white creme de cacao in this recipe; six tablespoons of either one may be substituted. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
RecipesNew York Cheesecake with Shortbread Crust Light, creamy and smooth, this traditional New York cheesecake will melt in your mouth. It is made with a shortbread crust and topped with a triple berry sauce. The recipe takes time but is not hard. It is well worth the effort. —Karen Nielson, St. George, Utah
RecipesChocolate Chip Cream Cheese Bars Lower in fat and calories than you might ever guess, these sweet bars couldn’t be easier to whip up, boast a great chocolaty flavor, and make a fun, quick dessert to bring to parties or serve to company! —Jennifer Rafferty, Milford, Ohio
RecipesKetolicious Cheesy Biscuits with Turkey Sausage If you’re craving serious comfort food, this sammy is for you. The keto-friendly breakfast of homemade biscuits and turkey sausage checks all the boxes! —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, ID