RecipesSpinach Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette Here’s a fruity spinach salad that even the kids will devour. The pretty strawberry drizzle peps up the greens nicely. —Carrie Sherrill, Forestville, Wisconsin
RecipesLemon-Pepper Broccoli This easy side dish is perfect with just about any main dish. Lemon pepper gives it a nice zing. —Jeannie Klugh, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
RecipesHearty Hunter’s Stew Moist, tender meat and thick, rich gravy are the hallmarks of my classic recipe simmered in a cast-iron pot. —Joyce Worsech, Catawba, Wisconsin
RecipesApple Meringue Pie I received this recipe from my mother-in-law, and it’s one of my husband’s favorites. It’s a nice variation on traditional apple pie.
RecipesCherry Surprise Cookies I tuck a rich chocolate surprise into each of these cute bites. Candied cherries add a colorful finishing touch. —Gloria McBride, Payson, Utah
RecipesContest-Winning Sweet Potato Bake This is an easy dish to prepare and is a perfect addition to that special holiday meal. The topping is flavorful and gives a nice contrast of textures. —Pam Holloway, Marion, Louisiana
RecipesOld-Fashioned Chess Pie This recipe dates back many years and has certainly stood the test of time. It’s very rich, so small servings might be in order.
RecipesMeringue Kisses There’s a nice chocolaty surprise inside these sweet kisses. They’re my husband’s top choice each Christmas.—Tami Henke, Lockport, Illinois
Dishes & BeveragesHow to Knead Dough with a Stand Mixer To knead dough with a stand mixer, all you need are a dough hook and few minutes to get the job done. Your bread will be rising in no time.
RecipesCaramel Sweet Potatoes The sauce is the star of this recipe. It really does taste like butterscotch. It is a nice side dish for poultry or ham. —Mary Jo Patrick, Napoleon, Ohio
RecipesSugar Cookie Slices I was fortunate to inherit this recipe from my husband’s great-aunt. They slice nicely and are easier to make than traditional cutout sugar cookies.
RecipesPork Chops with Cherry Sauce Enjoy the rich flavor of this pork chop dish. The spice rub also works well on lamb or beef. —Kendra Doss, Colorado Springs, Colorado
RecipesFrosty Pineapple Punch This fun, refreshing punch has a nice combination of coconut and pineapple. The flavor is reminiscent of pina coladas.—Charlene Tennant, Upper Tract, West Virginia
RecipesBlueberry Orange Bread “Plump ripe blueberries and orange juice bring a refreshing and fruity flavor to this special golden loaf,” writes Donna Smith of Victor, New York.
RecipesFresh Apricot Pie “This is a nice change of pace from the more traditional fruit and berry pies,” says Ruth Peterson of Jenison, Michigan. “Apricots are very nutritious and delicious!”
RecipesTangy Beef Mushroom Stroganoff Tangy Beef Stroganoff, from Rita Farmer of Houston, Texas, is a rich, comforting entree that tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen.