RecipesFrench Onion-Beef Strudel I prepared this flavorful strudel for my craft club meeting, and everyone asked me for the recipe. It makes such a nice presentation, so it’s great to serve at gatherings.
RecipesHomemade Apple Dumplings with Caramel Sauce When our apples become ripe, it’s not unusual for me to make as many as 30 of these fruity dumplings! I’ve relied on the recipe for more than 50 years.
RecipesGrated Potato Salad Mom’s creamy combination of chopped hard-cooked eggs and grated potatoes is both smooth and chunky. The dressing coats the salad nicely. -Brenda Beachy Belvidere, Tennessee
RecipesWhiskey Sour A nice, simple drink to make and enjoy. Impress your guests by telling them you made their drinks with a homemade sour mix.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen
RecipesLemon Meringue Desserts These pretty individual dessert cups are cute as can be—and yummy too. A sweet and fluffy golden meringue tops the pudding that’s rich with lemony flavor. —Test Kitchen
RecipesCrab Bisque I’ve enjoyed cooking and baking ever since my 4-H days in rural Iowa. The zesty seasonings in this bisque nicely complement the subtle flavor of crab.
RecipesRaspberry Coconut Cookies My mother gave me the recipe for these rich buttery cookies. Raspberry preserves and a cream filling make them doubly delicious. — June Brown, Veneta, Oregon
RecipesStuffed Banana Peppers This is a delightful change from traditional stuffed green peppers. Banana peppers and chili powder give a little kick. As a bonus, any leftovers reheat nicely in the microwave.
RecipesCandy Cupcakes Rich chocolaty cupcakes include a cream cheese surprise. Get kids in on the fun by letting them help decorate. ‐Mrs. Walter Jacobson, Ashland, Ohio
RecipesWarm Tuna Pita Pockets I like to tuck this cheesy tuna filling into pita pockets for a fun, grab-and-go lunch. Celery adds a nice crunch. —Marge Nicol, Shannon, Illinois
RecipesRed Pepper Meat Loaf This recipe is a nice substitute for the usual beef meat loaf. It’s plenty moist and so flavorful with the sweet red pepper. Leftovers are great for sandwiches the next day.
RecipesStrawberry Truffles The ever-popular combination of strawberries and chocolate shines in these rich, decadent strawberry truffles. I often double the recipe to give as gifts. —Pat Habiger, Spearville, Kansas
RecipesSavory Asparagus Strata Fresh asparagus and goat cheese combine to make a delectable strata. Assemble it a day ahead and let it chill overnight for an easy brunch!—Lynda Ruce, Minneapolis, Minnesota
RecipesAlmond Sandies Buttery, rich and delicious, these classic almond sandies are my husband’s favorite cookie and very popular wherever I take them. —Joyce Pierce, Caledonia, Michigan
RecipesToffee Turtle Squares Here’s an easy way to make turtle candies for a big group. These bars are very rich, so a little square will do ya. —Glenna Tooman, Boise, Idaho
RecipesChocolate Glazed Cheesecake This rich, triple-layer cheesecake is guaranteed to appeal to all dessert lovers. I’ve been making it for years and still receive requests for it! —Caryn Wiggins, Columbus, Indiana