RecipesCake with Buttercream Decorating Frosting This sweet creamy frosting made with real butter is easy to blend together and holds its shape nicely when used to decorate a special layer cake. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
RecipesSpicy Sweet Potato Kale Cannellini Soup This cross between a soup and a stew fits the meatless Monday bill quite nicely. It warms you right up, and satisfies without leaving you overstuffed.—Marybeth Mank, Mesquite, Texas
RecipesOrange Pecan Bread My husband loves this bread. Whenever I ask him to suggest a nice tea bread, he says, “What about that orange-pecan stuff?” —Sondra Feldstein, Bondurant, Iowa.
RecipesMeringues with Fresh Berries Juicy ripe berries and a dollop of light cream fill these cloudlike meringue desserts. When I double this recipe to serve friends, they always rave about it. —Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario
RecipesFlourless Dark Chocolate Cake Here’s a simple cake that’s rich, elegant and over-the-top chocolaty. For finishing touches, add powdered sugar, cocoa or liqueur-flavored whipped cream. —Marie Parker, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
RecipesCheesy Sliced Potatoes Your microwave makes this rich and cheesy treatment for sliced potatoes quick to prepare. “It is so delicious and a good change for plain scalloped potatoes,” says Jeannine Ricketson of Saugerties, New York.
RecipesArtichoke Florentine Pasta Pasta loaded with artichokes and creamy cheese is everything a Sunday dinner should be: rich, tasty and memorable. Add cooked chicken, shrimp or crab if you like. —Nancy Beckman, Helena, Montana
RecipesZucchini Fries for 2 I often make these fries for my husband and myself, especially when our garden is full of zucchini. The cornmeal coating gives them a nice crunch. —Sarah Gottschalk, Richmond, Indiana
RecipesBlueberry Fruit Crisp With all its blueberries, this treat is rich in antioxidants. On busy nights, you can make it in a snap. We love to eat it warm with a dollop of whipped topping. —Patricia Krusing, Phoenix, Arizona
RecipesCranberry Salad Dressing Cranberries add bright color to this tangy dressing that coats salad greens nicely. “It’s also delicious over fresh pear or banana salad,” says Suzanne McKinley of Lyons, Georgia.
RecipesThe Perfect Hamburger Chili sauce and horseradish add some zip to these hamburgers and make them a nice change from ordinary burgers. We think they’re perfect! —Shirley Kidd, New London, Minnesota
RecipesMilk Punch Sip on this celebratory cocktail recipe that dates back generations. Known as a favorite in New Orleans, milk punch is a sweet and rich drink perfect for special occasions. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
RecipesHearty Meatless Shepherd’s Pie Mushrooms, carrots, celery, peas and potatoes pack this full-flavored meal-maker. In fact, you’ll never even miss the meat. It’s that rich and satisfying! —Kim Hammond, Kingwood, Texas
RecipesRhubarb-Buttermilk Coffee Cake Take advantage of rhubarb’s short season, and surprise your family with this moist and tender coffee cake. There’s a nice balance of tart and sweet in each bite. —Cindy Ashley, Gregory, Michigan
RecipesCherry Meringue Pie My mother always made cherry pie with a meringue topping— and I think her mother did, too. It’s a nice way to finish off a holiday dinner or everyday meal.
RecipesCrisp Lemon Cookies These light, citrus cookies are a nice change of pace from typical Christmas cookies. Melted vanilla chips drizzled over the top is the fantastic finishing touch. —Darlene Dixon, Hanover, Minnesota