RecipesFudgy Patriotic Brownies A rich chocolate frosting makes these brownies really tasty. I always come home with an empty pan when I take these to potlucks. —Julie Moyer, Union Grove, Wisconsin
RecipesMuffuletta Olive Salad This is my version of a famous New Orleans salad. Try it as a sandwich topping. Try it on toasted baguette slices, or make it deluxe with diced ham and salami. — Judy Batson, Tampa, Florida
RecipesAir-Fryer Bread Pudding This air-fryer bread pudding is a fun dish because the chocolate makes it different from traditional recipes. It’s a rich, comforting dessert. —Mildred Sherrer, Fort Worth, Texas
RecipesSmoked Pork Chops with Sweet Potatoes Apple and sweet potato flavors combine so nicely with smoked pork chops. My family enjoys simple dinners like this one.—Helen Sanders, Fort Myers, Florida
RecipesChocolate Angel Pie Chocolate lovers really go for this pie. The filling is not too sweet, making a nice complement to the sweet meringue shell. Some family members request this pie for their birthday instead of cake!
RecipesRoasted Red Pepper Lasagna “A friend gave me this recipe, and it quickly became a family favorite,” says Deborah Johnson of Cody, Wyoming. “It’s rich and creamy, and the roasted red peppers give it such a wonderful flavor.”
RecipesCream Cheese Deviled Eggs Peas and bacon give this traditional appetizer a nice little twist. A family favorite, these deviled eggs are always first to disappear from the table. —Abi McMahon, Sherman Oaks, California
RecipesGingersnap Dip I serve this dip in a clean plastic pumpkin at all of our fall church gatherings. It’s a nice way to dress up packaged gingersnaps. —Tessie Hughes, Marion, Virginia
RecipesRoasted Red Pepper Dip This creamy dip is a nice addition to an appetizer buffet. It’s received many compliments, and I’ve handed out several copies of the recipe. —Priscilla Gilbert, Indian Harbour Beach, Florida
RecipesSweet and Sour Pineapple Chicken “Pineapple and soy sauce pair nicely for marinating chicken breasts,” says field editor Emma Magielda of Amsterdam, New York. “The meat comes out of the oven moist and tasty.”
RecipesCandy Cane Cookies These festive candy cane cookies have a rich almond flavor and a pretty sprinkling of peppermint. Their candy cane shape makes them especially appealing. —Tammy Schenk, Harlowton, Montana
RecipesSweet Potato Spinach Bake This wonderful, bright meal-in-one from our Test Kitchen is filled with layers of flavor. Gouda cheese and bacon lend a rich, savory taste to the sweet potato and spinach combination.
RecipesParmesan-Broiled Tilapia I love that simple Parmesan cheese brings such richness to an otherwise mild-tasting fish. It’s one dish where leftovers are never a problem! —Tracy Locken, Gillette, Wyoming
RecipesBlue Cheese Spread When entertaining during the holidays it’s nice to have make-ahead recipes like this. Crunchy toasted walnuts complement the creamy spread. —Carole Bess White, Portland, Oregon
RecipesOven-Baked Chop Suey Whenever I take this casserole to a potluck, I come home with an empty dish…and with many recipe requests! Macaroni makes it a nice switch from other chop suey recipes.
RecipesSauteed Spinach and Peppers We often steam our fresh spinach and eat it plain. But this version dressed up with red pepper, onion and garlic is a nice change. It is really quick and tasty—and pretty, too.