RecipesLemon Roasted Fingerlings and Brussels Sprouts My trick to roasting veggies is to choose ones that cook in the same amount of time. Other combinations to try? Cauliflower florets with baby carrots or okra with cherry tomatoes. —Courtney Gaylord, Columbus, Indiana
RecipesCranberry Buttermilk Scones In Bend, Oregon, Loraine Meyer bakes these light, fluffy scones that are loaded with dried cranberries and topped with cinnamon-sugar. “I take them to breakfast meetings, serve them at brunches, and share them with neighbors and friends,” she says.
RecipesDipped Cherry Cookies Our seven children and four grandkids voted this festive, flavorful cookie a “keeper.” We gave a batch to our mail carrier, in thanks for trudging through so much snow, and she asked for the recipe. —Ruth Anne Dale, Titusville, Pennsylvania
RecipesChocolate Cutout Cookies I love gingerbread cookies, but my grandchildren don’t like the ginger flavor. Now I use chocolate and watch them smile as they take that first bite of these chocolate cutout cookies. —Nancy Murphy, Mount Dora, Florida
RecipesCranberry Cake Roll This low-fat angel food cake roll is a guilt-free indulgence, which is much-appreciated during the Christmas season. —Paige Kowolewski, Topton, Pennsylvania
RecipesChocolate Peanut Pie I entered this pie in our county fair, and it was selected grand champion. Who can resist a tempting chocolate crumb crust and a creamy filling with big peanut butter taste? Be prepared to take an empty pan home when you serve this pie at your next potluck. —Doris Doherty, Albany, Oregon
RecipesRoasted Fennel and Peppers Fennel makes for a tasty change of pace in this versatile side that goes nicely with grilled meats. Best of all, it’s full of flavor and easy to do—and it doesn’t seem light at all! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
RecipesCoconut Dream Cake My friends and family love this beautiful cake. I keep it refrigerated before serving to keep it moist and sweet. —Denise Carroll, Manchester, Tennessee
RecipesMini Apple Pies When I was in high school, my best friend’s mother baked this mini apple pie recipe every year. I was thrilled when she shared it with me—I finally felt like an adult! —Katie Ferrier, Houston, Texas
RecipesStrawberry Cream Cake “I can’t tell you how many times I’ve made everyone ‘ooh’ and ‘aah’ when they see this beautiful dessert. It is wonderful for any occasion.”—Agnes DeLeon, Melrose, Montana
RecipesStuffed Salmon You could get stuffed salmon from a big-box store, but my fillets are loaded with flavor from crab, cream cheese and savory herbs. We love them. —Mary Cokenour, Monticello, Utah
RecipesChocolate Truffle Cake Love chocolate? Then this tender, luxurious layer cake is for you. With a ganache glaze and a fabulous bittersweet filling, the indulgence is so worth it. —JoAnn Koerkenmeier, Damiansville, Illinois
RecipesStrawberry Glaze Pie This strawberry glaze pie was a family favorite while I was growing up and it’s the same with my own family, which is nearly all grown. We still go to the strawberry farms to pick our own berries for this pie, and a delicious one it is! —Colleen DeMuth, Le Mars, Iowa
RecipesWatermelon Cake No one will ever guess how simple this make-ahead watermelon cake is to assemble. After one bite of the showstopping cake, kids of all ages will be lining up for a second slice of the sweet sensation.
RecipesDad’s Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes My dad makes blueberry pancakes for us every Saturday without fail. The combination of oats, cornmeal and buttermilk in the batter gives the pancakes heartiness we can’t resist. —Gabrielle Short, Pleasant Hill, Iowa
RecipesSacher Torte Cookies This cookie recipe will be a hit whether you are making it for your family or for a potluck. Apricot is traditional but you can choose whichever fruit preserves you prefer.—Audrey Thibodeau, Gilbert, Arizona