RecipesBlueberry Lattice Bars Since our area has an annual blueberry festival, my daughters and I are always looking for amazing new recipes to enter in the cooking contest. These lovely bars won a blue ribbon one year. —Debbie Ayers, Baileyville, Maine
RecipesSlice ‘n’ Bake Lemon Gems Rolled in colorful sprinkles, these melt-in-your-mouth cookies are pretty enough for a party. I make a lot of them for holiday cookie trays. (Complete your cookie tray with Chocolate Pretzel Rings.) —Delores Edgecomb, Atlanta, New York
RecipesSlice ‘n’ Bake Fruitcake Cookies A cross between classic fruitcake and buttery cookies, these treats are perfect for Christmas. Each one is chock-full of raisins and candied cherries. —Marlene Robinson, Sexsmith, Alberta
RecipesBanana Pudding Tart Here’s a tart version of the classic banana pudding. Use the entire box of vanilla wafers, reserving 1/4 cup to sprinkle on the whipped cream topping. Add chai spice to make it interesting! —Tania Gordon, Chicago, Illinois
RecipesMexican Tea Cookies Mexican tea cookies are a holiday favorite in our family. I updated the recipe by frosting them with a buttercream made with dulce de leche. They are tender, crumbly cookies that everyone enjoys. —David Ross, Spokane Valley, Washington
RecipesSpecial Raisin Pie When I first made this pie, I thought it was terrific. Then I entered it at the county fair and I guess the judges thought it was wonderful, too, since it won first place. —Laura Fall-Sutton, Buhl, Idaho
RecipesCrisp Sunflower Cookies These crisp sunflower cookies are a delicious sweet and salty blend of wholesome ingredients. —Karen Ann Bland, Gove, Kansas.
RecipesBlender Egg Custard Egg custard is an old Southern recipe. I think this one is foolproof and also quick and easy–just blend, pour into a pie plate and bake. I always have these staples on hand, so I can make this delicious custard at a moment’s notice.
RecipesChocolate Cupcakes This classic recipe is simply amazing. Try sitting down with a glass of cold milk and see if you can eat just one! —Marlene Martin, Country Harbour Mines, Nova Scotia
RecipesFun Marshmallow Bars “These colorful kid-tested treats for fast at bake sales,” promises Debbie Brunssen, a mother of six from Randolph, Nebraska. “A cake mix really cuts your prep time,” she adds.
RecipesCat Cake This cat cake is perfect for a child’s birthday, or to brighten up someone’s day. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
RecipesEggless Chocolate Cake This dense moist cake from Peggy Weed of Cheshire, Connecticut is sure to satisfy anyone’s chocolate cravings. Drizzles with semi-sweet chocolate, the rich cake is special enough for company…if your family doesn’t get to it first!
RecipesCaramel Ice Cream Sauce I love stirring up this delightful caramel ice cream topping on the stovetop. With its smooth texture and yummy taste from brown sugar, it’s terrific drizzled over ice cream. —Julee Wallberg, Salt Lake City, Utah
RecipesThanksgiving Turkey Cupcakes Turn an ordinary cupcake into a Thanksgiving extravaganza with this easy-to-find “secret” ingredient: caramel! —Taste of Home Food Styling Team
RecipesOld-Fashioned Almond Pear Cake Pear lovers will find it hard to resist going back for seconds (and maybe even thirds) of this old-fashioned cake. Almond extract beautifully complements the pears and tender cake.—Roxanne Chan, Albany, California
RecipesCoconut Cream Angel Pie Mom whipped up this wonderful pie on impulse, using an ancient whisk and an old skillet. I am still amazed that it turned out perfect every time. —Ginny Werkmeister, Tilden, Nebraska