RecipesAngel Toffee Dessert Although this dessert has a light and airy texture, the flavor is undeniably rich. Purchase a prepared angel food cake or, if time allows, bake one from scratch or a boxed mix.
RecipesBean Soup with Dumplings Field editor Jane Mullins of Livonia, Missouri often lets her slow cooker simmer this nicely spiced, bean-filled broth while she’s busy or running errands.
RecipesBlueberry Breakfast Cake I like to prepare this blueberry breakfast cake on the weekends. Served with fresh fruit, it’s a nice switch from eggs, cereal and pancakes. —Colette Jaworski, Ormond Beach, Florida
RecipesSwiss Elk Steak Growing up in Montana, I enjoyed eating elk on a regular basis. You’ll find the elk cooks up nice and tender. Plus, it’s elegant enough to serve company.
RecipesCreamy Parmesan Spinach Bake My creamy, comforting side dish wonderfully rounds out any holiday dinner. Just a little of this rich casserole goes a long way. —Jennifer Bley, Austin, Texas
RecipesWarm Chocolate Eggnog Serve up eggnog from Diane Hixon of Niceville, Florida for a rich, smooth sipper and enjoy a holiday treat that’s sure to please chocoholics as well as children of all ages.
RecipesCoffee Cheesecake Coffee lovers will line up for this rich coffee cheesecake. It’s creamy and just mildly sweet, which allows the coffee flavor to shine through. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
RecipesConfetti Cornbread My grandmother Virginia always served Southwest cornbread. To honor her, I created a recipe that cuts down on the chopping but never skimps on flavor. —Angie Price, Bradford, Tennessee
RecipesChocolate Caramel Bars Taking dessert or another treat to a church or school potluck is never a problem for me. I jump at the chance to offer these rich, chocolaty bars. —Steve Mirro, Cape Coral, Florida
RecipesHearty Italian Soup Macaroni and Italian sausage makes this tomato-veggie soup thick and hearty. “It offers a nice change of pace from my chili recipe,” notes Robin Sabrowsky of Plymouth, Wisconsin.
RecipesCurried Apple Soup Harvest-fresh soup is a perfect salute to the riches of Indian summer. Sweet apples, spicy curry and tangy lemon strike a delicious balance. —Xavier Pennell, Mauldin, South Carolina
RecipesBeefy Bacon Chowder Rave reviews are sure to follow when this creamy chowder appears on the table. Bacon makes it rich and hearty. It’s a favorite with my whole family. —Nancy Schmidt, Center, Colorado.
RecipesCranberry-Kissed Chocolate Silk I combined fresh cranberry salad with the rich custard known as pots de crème, and the result is ever so elegant compared to the usual desserts. —Carmell Childs, Clawson, Utah
RecipesOpen-Faced Roast Beef Sandwiches Arugula brings the zing in this recipe for eight “half” sandwiches. I serve four people because most who taste them want another. — Mary Price, Youngstown, Ohio
RecipesHoneydew Granita Make this refreshing summer treat when melons are ripe and flavorful. I like to garnish each serving with a sprig of mint or a small slice of honeydew. —Bonnie Hawkins, Elkhorn, Wisconsin
RecipesFruit-Glazed Pork Chops Here’s a fast and simple way to grill chops in half an hour. Other fruit preserves can be easily substituted. These are also nice broiled in the oven. —Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah