RecipesBlackberry Buttercream Juicy blackberry buttercream frosting has a stunning color and sophisticated flavor. This frosting works especially well on rich, decadent chocolate cake. —Jocelyn Delk Adams, GrandBaby-Cakes.com
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
RecipesCoconut Snowballs My grandmother made these coconut snowballs for years. They store nicely in the refrigerator so you can keep them on hand for drop-in holiday guests. —Yvonne Schaney, Alliance, Ohio
RecipesRhubarb Bread This is quite a good bread – our family really enjoys it! It’s also very quick and easy to prepare, once you have the rhubarb diced. —Grace Capen, Sacramento, California
RecipesPumpkin Bisque I love the smell of this rich, cheesy soup as it bubbles on the stove. The Gouda cheese adds a delightful smokiness that just says autumn to me.—Kerry Dingwall, Ponte Vedra, Florida
RecipesCinnamon-Raisin Soft Pretzels I came up with this recipe after sampling pretzels at a Pennsylvania Dutch farmer’s market. They’re a nice morning treat—quicker than cinnamon rolls and easy for kids to eat.
RecipesPickled Red Cabbage This bright and tangy pickled red cabbage is so pretty! The color is gorgeous, and the cabbage maintains a nice crunchy texture. Try it on your favorite sandwich. —Peggy Woodward, Shullsburg, Wisconsin
Meal TypesA 6-Day Meal Plan with 5-Minute Meals Dinners leading up to Thanksgiving day should be nice and easy, so we know you’ll love these quick-to-prepare meals—some can be prepped in just 5 minutes!Â
RecipesTomato Mozzarella Salad A splash of lemon and hint of refreshing mint brighten up the medley of red tomatoes, creamy mozzarella and ripe avocados in this sensational salad. —Lynn Scully, Rancho Santa Fe, California
RecipesCreamy Sweet Corn In Granite Falls, Minnesota, Florence Jacoby uses cream to dress up fresh or frozen corn. The simple side dish tastes rich and takes just minutes to simmer together.
RecipesWhite Chocolate Bread Pudding Homey, cozy, comforting, indulgent…this rich bread pudding represents everything I love about the holidays. For an elegant look, serve it in martini glasses. —Barb Miller, Oakdale, Minnesota
Food NewsThe Surprising Thing You Should Avoid Ordering at a Steakhouse Be careful how you order your steak. “Medium-rare” doesn’t mean the same thing it used to.
Test KitchenHow to Seed a Cucumber Cucumbers bring a crispy crunch to all sorts of salads and snacks. Find out why seeding a cucumber is sometimes necessary—and how to get the job done.
RecipesBeef Barley Skillet This versatile dish goes together fast since it’s made with quick-cooking barley. You can make it with ground turkey or chicken and any color bell pepper that you have on hand. —Irene Tetreault, South Hadley, Massachusetts
RecipesOnion Meat Loaf My husband and I really enjoy this delicious meat loaf made with onion soup mix. You only need five ingredients to assemble this easy entree before popping it in the slow cooker. —Rhonda Cowden, Quincy, Illinois