RecipesMaple Cranberry Chicken With just four ingredients, these moist and flavorful chicken breasts are a cinch to prepare. The tart cranberry sauce contrasts nicely with the sweet maple syrup. —Margaret Wilson, San Bernardino, California
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
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
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.
RecipesSouthwest Chicken Soup This hearty soup is chockfull of chicken, corn, black beans and diced tomatoes seasoned with zippy southwestern flavor. Mexican cornbread makes a delicious accompaniment. —Terri Stevens, Ardmore, Oklahoma
RecipesShrimp Tostadas with Avocado Salsa Try this quick and easy entree for a fun, different southwestern meal idea. A splash of lime in the black beans balances the rich avocado salsa and shrimp. —Karen Gulkin, Greeley, Colorado
RecipesBanana Cupcakes with Ganache Frosting Using extra-ripe bananas in this recipe ensures the cupcakes will be sweet and moist. The ganache frosting is made even fluffier with the addition of marshmallow creme. —Stephanie Lelo, Grand Rapids, Michigan
RecipesFresh Salsa We like salsa with chips as an afternoon snack. This fresh salsa recipe uses a lot of ripe tomatoes and keeps well for several days in the refrigerator. —Myra Innes, Auburn, Kansas
RecipesDilled Salmon Omelets with Creme Fraiche This is one of our biggest hits on our inn’s menu. It has so much flavor with the dill and rich salmon that it will impress everyone at how fancy it is.—Susan Goodman, Wilmington, Vermont
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
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.
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
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.
RecipesChocolate Buttercream Frosting My husband, Doug, loved his groom’s cake that was topped with this smooth, rich chocolate buttercream frosting and accented with chocolate-covered strawberries. —Amy Via, North Richland, Texas