RecipesMushroom-Stuffed Flank Steak Roll My daughter and her family, who live in Hong Kong, love to make my flank steak becuase it reminds them of home. —Ethel Klyasheff, Granite City, Illinois
RecipesLobster Tail No matter where you live, these succulent, buttery lobster tails are just a few minutes away. Here in Iowa, we use frozen lobster with delicious results, but if you’re near the ocean, by all means use fresh! —Lauren McAnelly, Des Moines, Iowa
RecipesTurkey Stock I remember my mother making this homemade stock after every Thanksgiving. It is wonderful adding it to soup and freezes well to use at any time.—Angela Goodman, Kaneohe, Hawaii
RecipesChocolate-Mint Popcorn I wrote a book called “20 New Ways to Enjoy Popcorn.” When I poll friends, they favor this recipe, a delicious treat for after-dinner coffee. — Polly Brunning, Thaxton, Virginia
RecipesTurtle Snack Mix A decadent turtle sundae I had at a restaurant inspired this sweet-salty snack mix. Just try to stop at one handful! —Priscilla Yee, Concord, CA
RecipesToffee-Coated Peanuts A handful is never enough when you serve these mouthwatering nuts, so be sure to make plenty! The sweet toffee coating is enhanced with cinnamon and nutmeg. —Julia Spence, New Braunfels, Texas
RecipesCinnamon Praline Nuts Take these crunchy bites anywhere! Serve them at your holiday party, wrap up a batch for your favorite hostess, or sneak some for a midnight snack. They’ll get gobbled up so quickly that you’ll want to make several batches! —Amy Miller, Holstein, Iowa
RecipesOrange-Ancho Spiced Nuts Get ready for a flavor adventure. These nuts offer a tasty combination of orange, ancho chili pepper and chocolate. The pepper gives a smoky taste. Increase it to add more warmth.—Leigh Doutt, Pueblo West, Colorado
RecipesSwedish Creme This thick and creamy dessert is my interpretation of my mother’s recipe for Swedish krem. It has just a hint of almond flavor and looks spectacular with bright red berries on top. Serve it in glasses to match the occasion. —Linda Nilsen, Anoka, Minnesota
RecipesEggnog Bread Our eggnog bread recipe takes the best part of the holidays—eggnog!—and puts in an easy-to-make quick bread. These mini loaves are perfect for gifting.
RecipesMaple Pumpkin Pie Tired of traditional pumpkin pie? The maple syrup in this special pie provides a subtle but terrific enhancer. —Lisa Varner, El Paso, Texas
RecipesPopcorn Nut Treat You need five ingredients to make this special snack mix featuring popcorn, cereal and nuts. The pairing of salty nuts and sweet honey is delicious. —Kay Young, Flushing, Michigan
RecipesSpiced Cranberry Sauce While this spicy cranberry sauce is simmering, the wonderful fragrance of the spices brings back happy memories of when my mother made it for the holidays. My husband and three sons are glad I’m carrying on her tradition! —Allison Thompson, Lansing Michigan
Ingredients23 Light Pasta Recipes Yes, pasta can be a better-for-you dish! Just choose one of our light pasta recipes that’s packed with vegetables and lean protein.
RecipesSpanakopita This Mediterranean dish is always a crowd-pleaser! Phyllo dough can be tricky to work with, so I always make sure the dough is only briefly thawed before using it. Usually, I take it out of the freezer and let it sit on the counter while I prep the spinach mixture. —Lora Moncure, Portland, Maine
RecipesVanilla-Glazed Doughnuts Whip up a perfect bakery batch at home with these vanilla-glazed doughnuts. After letting the yeast rise and shaping it into perfect cutouts, the soft, fluffy dough gets fried until golden brown, then dipped in a three-ingredient vanilla glaze for a sweet finish. —Betty Claycomb, Alverton, Pennsylvania