RecipesPecan Cheese Logs Monterey Jack, Colby and cream cheese come together with seasonings to create these logs that everyone will enjoy. Roll them in toasty pecans for the perfect finishing touch. —Melissa Goff, Burkburnett, Texas
RecipesPumpkin Ice Cream Roll This wonderfully light dessert is our standby at Thanksgiving and Christmas. The hint of pumpkin and the refreshing ice cream make a most delicious after-dinner treat. —Gayle Lewis, Yucaipa, California
RecipesHawaiian Ham Strata I came up with this recipe because I love Hawaiian pizza and wanted a casserole I could make ahead and pop in the oven at the last minute. This is a perfect main dish to take to a potluck. —Lisa Renshaw, Kansas City, Missouri
RecipesHoney-Pecan Squares When we left Texas to head north, a neighbor gave me so many pecans from his trees that my trunk was bulging at the seams. This is one of the squares I brought back for him the next year. He loved them! —Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, Ontario
RecipesSpinach Raspberry Salad “My family is always thrilled to see this lovely refreshing salad on the table,” remarks Valerie Mitchell from Hudson, Ohio. “Its sweet raspberry dressing is the ideal topper for nutritious spinach, fresh berries and kiwi. Nuts and croutons provide a bit of crunch,” she notes.
RecipesSesame Turkey Stir-Fry I really like the rich taste of sesame oil in this Thai-inspired dish. If you don’t have it, canola oil does the trick, too. To get a similar nuttiness, toss in a handful sliced almonds before serving. —Kelli Whiting, Fortville, Indiana
RecipesGreek Sloppy Joes Feta is one of my favorite kinds of cheese. It’s delish in a burger, but it truly shines in this Mediterranean-style sloppy joe. —Sonya Labbe, West Hollywood, California
RecipesChocolate-Caramel Topped Cheesecake We serve this dessert at our house on special occasions. The topping on the cheesecake tastes like turtle candy.
RecipesChocolate Pecan Caramels I haven’t missed a year making this candy for the holidays since a friend gave me the recipe in 1964! It is made like a pan of upside-down bars and tastes like my favorite caramel pecan candies. We are natives of the Lone Star State who moved to Ohio when my husband was transferred several years ago. —June Humphrey, Strongsville, Ohio
RecipesChocolate-Dipped Pretzel Rods Kids of all ages enjoy making and eating these fun treats. The decorated pretzels are a pretty gift in a cellophane bag or a glass jar. —Kay Waters, Benld, Illinois
RecipesCreamy Strawberry Salad Dressing My family can’t resist a sweet spinach and strawberry salad topped with this lovely dressing. Every bite smacks of summer.
RecipesDark Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread A colleague brought this in one day for someone’s birthday. I grow zucchini in my garden so I had a lot of opportunities to experiment with the recipe. My mother-in-law loves it, and not just because it’s pretty good for you! —Sally Newton, Smethport, Pennsylvania
RecipesOrzo with Feta and Arugula In my family, we love salads because they’re an interesting way to blend many different flavors. This orzo salad is one of our favorites—it tastes delicious served either warm or cool. —Laura Adamsky, Decatur, Alabama
RecipesLemony Bacon-Artichoke Dip Move over, spinach-artichoke dip—bacon adds much more flavor. You might want to double the recipe because there are never any leftovers. —Heidi Jobe, Carrollton, Georgia
RecipesFavorite Hot Artichoke Spinach Dip No one will ever suspect that this creamy party classic is lower in fat than the much loved original. The combination of artichoke hearts, spinach and Parmesan cheese gives it great flavor. The best part is, when its a healthy spinach artichoke dip, you can get seconds! —Michelle Wentz of Fort Polk, Louisiana