RecipesButtermilk Baked Chicken This tops the list of family requests for dinner. The chicken is moist, flavorful and nicely browned. I alternate using bone-in chicken breasts or skinned and boned breasts.
RecipesSausage-Stuffed Pork Roast I’m a truck driver that loves to cook (much to my wife’s delight!). This savory roast is unique with its sausage and carrot filling, and it cuts nicely, too.
RecipesCoconut Graham Bars My mom called these bars ‘Out of this World bars’. The richness goes over well at any get-together.—Patty Van Zyl, Hospers, Iowa
RecipesHam and Asparagus Casserole With hard-cooked eggs and asparagus, this family-favorite casserole is perfect for all occasions. But it’s especially nice for springtime brunches. —Donetta Brunner, Savanna, Illinois
RecipesFresh Plum Quick Bread Plums are a nice change from the typical fruit fillings found in quick breads. These pretty loaves have a tasty topping of cinnamon-sugar and crunchy pecans.
RecipesRainbow Layer Cake Fruity gelatin helps create the rainbow effect for this pretty cake. Lemon frosting is a nice and springy finishing touch. —Dawn Shackelford, Fort Worth, Texas
RecipesFontina Potatoes Au Gratin We use a white sauce and mild fontina cheese to coat sliced potatoes in this casserole for two. It’s rich and delicious!—Taste of Home Test Kitchen
RecipesBlack Forest Tart Cherry pie filling and a melted chocolate drizzle top a rich, fudgy cake made from chocolate cookie crumbs. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
RecipesPine Nut Cookies My guests say these simple goodies are rich and delicious–like little pats of butter! Coated with pine nuts, the cookies also have a pleasant crunch.
TechniquesHow to Make the Perfect St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake In St. Louis, gooey butter cake is a go-to treat. Learn how to make this rich, delicious (and super easy!) dessert wherever you call home.
RecipesZucchini Pasta The taste of this rich and creamy zucchini pasta will have people convinced it’s not low fat, but it is! Garlicky and fresh-flavored, this will be a hit. —Maria Regakis, Saugus, Massachusetts
RecipesSpumoni Baked Alaska For a dazzling yet refreshing end to a rich holiday meal, try this freezer finale. It’s bound to garner oohs and aahs. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
RecipesRoasted Herb-Stuffed Pork Loin I make this pork roast often when I’m entertaining company. It’s especially good with garden-fresh herbs, but dried work nicely as well.
RecipesTomato Vinaigrette My mother-in-law gave me this recipe, and I’ve used it often. It’s a nice change of pace from your basic lettuce and tomato salad.
Meal TypesThe Best Kentucky Derby Appetizers Whether you’re in it for the hats, the race or the food, the Kentucky Derby is an exciting event! Served with a mint julep, these appetizers are perfect for the classy yet laid-back festivities.
RecipesCitrus Avocado Salad This recipe nicely showcases grapefruit and oranges, which are at their peak around the holidays. Citrus fruits pair well with a sweet dressing. —Sonia Candler, Edmonton, Alberta