RecipesClear Toy Candy Clear toy candy is best made when the weather is cold, as any humidity in the air may cloud the finished piece. If you don’t have the traditional molds, try making the candy into lollipops. — Gina Napoli Harrisburg, PA
RecipesPumpkin Pecan Custard My family loves pumpkin pie flavor, but this is a delicious, creamy, healthier alternative—and we don’t miss the crust at all. It firms up as it cools. —Abby Booth, Coweta, Oklahoma
RecipesFried Cornmeal Mush I’ve been eating cornmeal mush ever since I was a little girl. Now it’s become popular with my family. I especially love this version because the batter is made ahead of time and fried the next morning.
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
RecipesCreamy Tomato Basil Soup I created this soup while trying to duplicate one I enjoyed at a restaurant in Philadelphia. It isn’t exactly right, but it’s close! My husband and I love this soup on cold nights with a grilled cheese sandwich. It’s so easy to make that we often have it on weeknights, and I also serve it during Lent.
RecipesCoconut-Layered Pound Cake If you love chocolate, almonds and coconut, this cake is for you. It comes together in a flash and tastes just like an Almond Joy candy bar! —Linda L. Nichols, Steubenville, Ohio
RecipesCarrot Broccoli Casserole This colorful side dish feels right at home with any entree. The veggies are coated in a buttery cheese sauce, then layered with cracker crumbs. Even kids who turn up their noses at broccoli will eat this up. -Nancy Horsburgh, Everett, Ontario
RecipesNuts-About-You Cookie Sticks These cookies make a fancy meal finale that couldn’t be quicker to whip up. Start with purchased Pirouette cookies, dip in a rich creamy chocolate and peanut-butter coating, and dust with nuts or sprinkles. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
RecipesCoconut Oat Cookies These chewy cookies have been a family favorite for years. The pecans provide a crunchy contrast to go along with all that chewy goodness!
RecipesOatmeal Sandwich Cookies These fun treats put a sweet, fluffy filling between two chewy oatmeal cookies. The old-fashioned flavor is deliciously homey—always perfect for holiday trays. —Jan Woodall, Indianapolis, Indiana
RecipesMushroom Shrimp Bisque This comforting recipe was born out of my family’s love for seafood. For many years I tried to make a restaurant-quality bisque, and I finally got it right. Now it makes an appearance at every holiday. —Deirdre Conley, Yorktown Heights, New York
RecipesCranberry Cake with Almond-Butter Sauce Make room for this recipe in your collection. Tart cranberries and sweet almond glaze turn this potluck cake into something truly special. —Betsy King, Duluth, Minnesota
RecipesClassic Apple Cranberry Crisp For a little old-fashioned goodness, treat your clan to this divine dish that bakes up warm and bubbly. It’s great on its own or served with a scoop of ice cream. —Billie Moss, Walnut Creek, California
RecipesApple Cranberry Crumble When I first took this fruity dessert to my family’s Thanksgiving dinner, it quickly became a tradition. We enjoy it for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack time! —Teri Roberts, Hilliard, Ohio