RecipesSpicy Asparagus Spears This no-fuss dish gets its zippy taste from Cajun seasoning and crushed red pepper flakes. Even those who don’t like asparagus will enjoy these buttery spears.
RecipesBrown Bear Cake Homemade chocolate frosting dresses up a boxed cake mix in this cute cake from our Test Kitchen home economists.
RecipesBear Claw Cookies Kids can help add the “claws” to our Test Kitchen’s clever cookies. Don’t be surprised if they swipe a sample before the party guests arrive!
RecipesBaked Pearl Onions Tender and buttery, these little baked onions will fit into just about any dinner menu. I dress them up with plenty of fresh herbs—rosemary, garlic, tarragon and parsley.—Marilee Cardinal, Burlington, New Jersey
RecipesCarrots and Pearl Onions A touch of sugar gives this thyme-seasoned veggie side a slightly sweet flavor. Serve sprinkled with parsley. —Sharon Arendt Schaumburg, Illinois
RecipesHuckleberry Bear Claws Beware: Bear claws may lead to bear hugs! My family can’t get enough of these quick, easy pastries made from homegrown huckleberries, especially when one of the treats is paired with a cup of coffee or tea. Use blueberries if you can’t find huckleberries. —Nancy Beckman, Helena, Montana
RecipesPearl Pasta Salad I was served this salad at a hotel in Sacramento and just loved it. Here’s my version. It’s great to take along on camping trips or picnics.
RecipesCreamed Pearl Onions When our children were small, we always celebrated Christmas at our house. This was one of many recipes I relied on that could be prepared a day in advance, which gave me more time to spend with guests. Everyone expected to see this vegetable dish on the table every year. —Barbara Caserman, Lake Havasu City, Arizona
RecipesPeas with Shallots I first served this at an Easter dinner. Delicious! My guests suggested I use even more shallots. It’s so easy, nutritious and always a hit! —Rosemary Schirm, Avondale, Pennsylvania
RecipesHoliday Peas My mom used to ‘dress up’ peas with buttered cracker crumbs when I was little and it remains one of my favorite dishes. Just about any type of savory crackers can be substituted, including herb-flavored varieties. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
RecipesHerbed Peas Fresh herbs produce peas that please! Here’s a great dish I love serving with my favorite meat dishes. —Mary Ann Dell, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
RecipesPea Salad You’ll need just five ingredients for this cool salad that’s nicely sized for two people. “I like trying new recipes,” shares Katie Anderson from Cheney, Washington. “When I found this salad, I loved it. It’s really nice on those hot summer days.”
RecipesProsciutto and Peas This peas and prosciutto dish has a delicious, slightly salty flavor. Even people who hate peas will like this one! —Ann Sheehy, Lawrence, Massachusetts
RecipesElephant Ears “Reaction from those who eat them makes them worth the effort!” assures Suzanne McKinley of Lyons, Georgia.