RecipesCoconut Chocolate Muffins With their rich dark chocolate flavor and luscious cream cheese-coconut topping, these irresistible muffins taste more like a decadent dessert than a morning treat. —Sonia Daily, Rochester, Michigan
Food NewsWho Has the Best Amusement Park Food in the World? Ask Dolly Parton. From skillet cornbread and chicken and dumplings to funnel cakes and cotton candy, the beloved country star’s theme park takes the crown for most delicious food to eat between rollercoaster rides.
RecipesBacon Cheese Fondue When I’m looking for an appetizer with mass appeal but want a change from the usual cheese spread, this is the recipe I make. Everyone enjoys the rich flavor. —Bernice Morris, Marshfield, Missouri
RecipesMakeover Chicken ‘n’ Broccoli Braid A beautiful chicken and pastry braid delivers both on taste and presentation. It’s rich, creamy, full of chicken and veggies, and surrounded with a crispy, flaky crust. —Dana Rabe, West Richland, Washington
RecipesGrasshopper A grasshopper is the perfect dessert cocktail. It’s creamy and rich with refreshing minty flavor, plus it has all the retro fun to help celebrate any occasion. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
RecipesChocolate Crepes with Raspberry Sauce Everyone at the table will feel special eating this scrumptious treat. Seemingly rich and decadent, these crepes are just 2 grams of fat per serving! —Rebecca Baird, Salt Lake City, Utah
RecipesSquash Apple Soup Here is a great first course! Rich, creamy squash soup with a hint of apple is truly special and worthy of being on your holiday menu. —Holly Wilhelm, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
RecipesBaked Figs Here’s a nice change from the traditional savory offerings. To keep the flavorful figs warm during your party, serve them in a chafing dish.— Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri
RecipesRoasted Garlic Tomato Soup Serve this creamy, rich as a meal starter or on its own with fresh-baked bread for a light lunch. It’ll warm AND fill you right up!—Lizzie Munro, Brooklyn, New York
RecipesVeggie Chowder Packed with potatoes, carrots and corn, this soup is a great healthy dinner choice. It’s not too heavy, so it also makes a nice light partner for a sandwich. —Vicki Kerr, Portland, Maine
RecipesEasy Turkey Noodle Soup Rich, homemade taste that’s easy on the budget makes this chunky soup a family favorite. We enjoy it with hot bread in winter and with salad in summer. —Elaine Bickford, Las Vegas, Nevada
RecipesCreamy Crab Bisque “I love to try new recipes,” shares Sherrie Manton of Folsom, Louisiana. “This hearty chowder has a rich creamy broth that’s swimming with tasty chunks of crab and crunchy corn.”
Recipes“Secret’s in the Sauce” BBQ Ribs A sweet, rich sauce makes this BBQ ribs recipe so tender that the meat literally falls off the bones. And the aroma is wonderful. Yum! —Tanya Reid, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
RecipesGrilled Cheese & Pepper Sandwiches This is a tasty and wholesome sandwich to make for one or two. It’s a nice twist on a grilled cheese, very tasty and filling and especially good with rye bread. —Arline Hofland, Deer Lodge, Montana
RecipesBreakfast Casserole Recipe My husband and sons frequently request this dish, referring to it as egg pie. The hearty casserole is nice enough for a holiday but is also thoroughly satisfying for a busy weeknight. —Patricia Throlson, Becker, Minnesota
RecipesCinnamon Roll Bread I’m always busy with three active sons, so this rich quick bread is a favorite. I like to wrap these loaves to give as gifts. —Sharon Walker, Huntington Station, New York