RecipesPumpkin Eggnog Rolls I needed to use up some eggnog, so I swapped it for milk in my sweet roll recipe. Even people who usually don’t go for eggnog go back for seconds of these yummy frosted treats. —Rebecca Soske, Douglas, Wyoming
RecipesRed Velvet Cookies These unique cookies have been a part of our holiday tradition for as long as I can remember. My mother made them when I was little, and now I often bake a batch for my own family.—Mindy Young, Hanover, Pennsylvania
RecipesCranberry Walnut Biscotti A chocolate drizzle lends extra sweetness to biscotti loaded with walnuts and dried cranberries. —Joan Duckworth, Lee’s Summit, Missouri
RecipesCurry Pomegranate Protein Bowl This recipe is simple and beautiful. It uses a lot of unique flavors that, when blended together, create an out-of-this-world taste sensation. You can substitute other roasted, salted nuts for the soy nuts and can use warmed berry jam in place of the molasses. —Mary Baker, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
RecipesWalnut Date Bread Many years ago when I was sick, a dear friend stopped with a pot of soup and this beautiful bread. Every cook should have a copy of this traditional quick bread recipe in his or her files.
RecipesTraditional Chocolate Chip Muffins Muffins are one of my favorite things to bake, and these are the best. I always keep some in the freezer for breakfast on the run. I can zap one in the microwave before I head out the door. —Kelly Kirby Westville, Nova Scotia
RecipesCheddar Cauliflower Quiche A dear friend shared this recipe one year when we both had an abundance of cauliflower from our gardens. My husband and I enjoy this so much that I make it for breakfast, lunch and dinner! —Tracy Watson, Hobson, Montana
RecipesHoliday Lace Cookies It’s hard to stop eating these buttery cookies dotted with pecans and dried cranberries. I cherish this recipe from my mother. —Mildred Sherrer, Fort Worth, Texas
RecipesCranberry Pear Spinach Salad A few moments are all you need to toss together this pretty salad and tangy classic dressing. It’s a perfect way to round out holiday meals. —Anne Smithson, Cary, North Carolina
RecipesMint Angel Cake One sight of this lovely cake will have guests saving room for dessert! For an easy garnish, sprinkle with crushed mint candies.—Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario
RecipesCioppino If you’re looking for a great seafood recipe for your slow cooker, this classic fish stew is just the ticket. It’s brimming with clams, crab, fish and shrimp, and it is fancy enough to be an elegant meal. —Lisa Moriarty, Wilton, New Hampshire
RecipesBroadway Brownie Bars I named these dessert bars for Broadway because they’re a hit every time I serve them. I especially like to make them as a gift for anyone with a sweet tooth! —Anne Frederick, New Hartford, New York
RecipesMaple-Walnut Sweet Potatoes Topped with dried cherries and walnuts, this side is downright delicious. Even people who aren’t into sweet potatoes will grab a second scoop. —Sarah Herse, Brooklyn, New York
RecipesThree-Chocolate Fudge I make this fudge at Christmastime to give to friends and neighbors. That tradition started years ago when I made more candy than my husband, three sons and I could eat, so we shared it. It’s a tasty tradition I’m glad to continue. —Betty Grantham, Hanceville, Alabama
RecipesBread Pudding Pie This unique dessert is a bread pudding-pie combo. It was created by my paternal grandmother’s family. They had a farm and made their own bread, which made this a low-cost dessert. — Kelly Barnes, Lexington, Indiana