RecipesPeppermint Pinwheels Put a spin on your holidays with these bright swirls! This recipe makes rich-tasting cookies with a minty flavor that sometimes surprises people. —Marcia Hostetter, Canton, New York
RecipesPeppermint Swirl Fudge Indulge in candy-shop flavor with these rich swirled squares. For Christmasy color, I add crushed peppermint candies and red food coloring. —Suzette Jury, Keene, California
RecipesMacadamia-Coconut Candy Clusters These are super easy to make. They are ideal for bake sales, teacher gifts or candy platters. They are a nice change from milk or dark chocolate clusters. —Lori Bondurant, Paducah, Kentucky
RecipesNutty Fingers These classic Christmas cookie has stood the test of time. The recipe makes a nice-sized batch, which gets you in and out of the kitchen. —Elsie Hendrickson, Hays, Kansas
RecipesChunky Apple-Cinnamon Cake This is a nice change from apple pie. It’s tasty and worthy of a special occasion—plus, it’s very easy to make. —Ellen Ruzinsky, Yorktown Heights, New York
RecipesChristmas Pudding with Brandy Sauce We developed this classic Christmas pudding that’s served with a caramel brandy sauce. Packed with fruits, nuts and spices, it’s rich and delicious.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen
RecipesOld-Fashioned Pear Dessert This never-fails pear recipe turns out moist, firm and fruity every time. Some members of our family request these rich squares instead of cake for their birthdays.
RecipesEasy Lemon Pound Cake Who doesn’t love moist lemon cake, especially when you add cream cheese to a boxed mix for extra richness? —Flora Valdez, San Bernadino, California
RecipesRhubarbecue This simmered sauce is a roller-coaster ride for your tongue. It’s a wonderful blend of complex flavors that goes with any meat. — Rd Stendel-Freels, Albuquerque, New Mexico
RecipesCheese Meatballs I often rely on these rich, cheesy meatballs for party appetizers. Or I serve them alongside a tossed salad for a quick meal in minutes. —Rachel Frost, Tallula, Illinois
RecipesLemon Blueberry Pie “When blueberries are ripe, I find every way possible to enjoy them,” notes Patricia Kile of Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. Her tart delicious pie proves the point!
RecipesParmesan Cheese Straws These rich and buttery breadsticks are a fun change from regular dinner rolls and are fairly easy to make. They’re great alongside salads and soups. —Mitzi Sentiff, Annapolis, Maryland
RecipesChicken Bisque When the weather starts turning cooler, we like to sit down to dinner with this colorful rich bisque. Add hot rolls and a salad, and you have a hearty meal.
RecipesThree-Cheese Sausage Lasagna Here’s a nice alternative to traditional lasagna, and it’s so easy to prepare! It has a simple white sauce and lots of savory Italian sausage. —Lesley Cormier Pepperell, Massachusetts
RecipesOne-Pot Salsa Chicken This skillet recipe is a colorful and healthy main dish that can be on the table in just over an hour. The subtle sweet-spicy flavor is a nice surprise. —Ann Sheehy, Lawrence, Massachusetts
RecipesSugarplum Cake Family and friends are surprised to hear this simple cake gets it moist flavor from a jar of baby food. It’s a nice, light dessert. —Denita DeValcourt, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee