RecipesCoconut Curry Vegetable Soup I’ve been a vegetarian since high school, so modifying recipes to fit my meatless requirements is a challenge I enjoy. This soup tastes rich and creamy and is packed with nutrients! —Carissa Sumner, Washington, DC
RecipesApplesauce Cake This moist applesauce cake recipe is a treasured heirloom passed down from my Grandma Stuit, who cooked for a family of 13 during the Depression. At reunions, it’s the first dessert gone…including the crumbs! —Joanie Jager, Lynden, Washington
RecipesVegan Stuffing Mushrooms add earthy flavor to this vegan dressing. Crunchy toasted pecans are stirred in before baking, but walnuts or almonds could also be used. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
RecipesSwedish Tea Ring My mother used to prepare this delightful Swedish tea ring in the ’40s, and it’s still a favorite today. Maraschino cherries add a festive touch. —Elsie Epp, Newton, Kansas
RecipesPumpkin Pecan Loaves Among all my pumpkin bread recipes, this caramel-glazed creation is the pick of the crop. Often, I’ll wrap up a lovely loaf as a homemade gift for teachers and Sunday school leaders. —Brenda Jackson, Garden City, Kansas
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
RecipesCherry Cheese Logs Our party guests flock to this holiday gem of an appetizer – cherry-studded cream cheese served with graham or water crackers and pears. —Libby Walp, Chicago, Illinois
RecipesMoroccan Cauliflower and Almond Soup This soup tastes rich and decadent but is really very healthy! Bonus—it is vegan and also makes your house smell amazing! —Barbara Marynowski, Hutto, Texas
RecipesSpiced German Cookies These buttery spice cookies are a cross between sugar cookies and gingerbread, creating the best of both worlds. —April Drasin, Van Nuys, California
RecipesChestnut Stuffing It wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without a serving of my family’s favorite stuffing. If you can’t find jarred chestnuts at your grocery store, check gourmet cooking shops or order them online. —Lee Bremson, Kansas City, Missouri
RecipesRaisin Pecan Pie I remember my Grandmother Voltie and Great-Aunt Ophelia making this southern-style pie for Thanksgiving. It was always one of the many cakes and pies lined up for dessert. —Angie Price, Bradford, Tennessee
RecipesGlazed Spiced Rum Pound Cakes My recipe makes two loaf-sized treats, perfect for sharing. The spiced rum flavor really comes through in both the cake and the glaze. —Christine Russell, Littleton, New Hampshire
RecipesSpiced Upside-Down Apple Pie My grandma taught me to make this pie when I was 4. Over the years, I’ve kept it about the same with just a few changes. Flip it out the second it stops bubbling. The glaze makes it look especially delicious. —Francine Bryson, Pickens, South Carolina
RecipesCoconut Pecan Blondies Here’s a classic white chocolate brownie that I’ve entered in the state fair and frequently made for the men I work with- I’m a landscaper. I enjoy munching on these while cheering on my alma mater, Ohio State University.
RecipesSouthern Pralines This recipe is truly southern, and it’s been a family favorite for years. I’ve packed many a Christmas tin with this candy.
RecipesWarm Rocky Road Cake When it’s warm, this reminds me of super moist lava cake. And until I made this, I didn’t think a slow-cooker cake could be so attractive. It’s a real winner. —Scarlett Elrod, Newnan, Georgia