RecipesChocolate Truffles You may be tempted to save these chocolate truffles for a special occasion since these smooth, creamy chocolates are divine. But with just a few ingredients, this truffle recipe is easy to make anytime. —Darlene Wiese-Appleby, Creston, Ohio
RecipesBaked Brie with Jam Baked brie with jam is the perfect easy appetizer centerpiece at any dinner party. It dresses up a table yet
RecipesOreo Pie Crust Use this two-ingredient Oreo pie crust recipe to dream up all kinds of sweet treats! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
RecipesFlorentine Spaghetti Bake This hearty sausage entree will appeal to just about everyone. My daughter serves it often to her hardworking family on their wheat ranch in Montana. —Lorraine Martin, Lincoln, California
RecipesHuevos Diablos You’ll think these eggs really do have a bit of devil’s heat in them. For a milder version, remove the ribs and seeds from the jalapeno. —Linda Ross, Williamsport, Pennsylvania
RecipesHacienda Hash Browns I use a clear glass dish to show off my hash brown bake. The bold pepper, cilantro, cumin and garlic make this potato-egg casserole extraordinary. —Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota
RecipesMixed Nut Clusters Serve these little candies with hot chocolate to keep everyone happy and warm. They also make standout gifts—box them up with each cluster in its own foil or paper candy cup. —Ida Tuey, South Lyon, Michigan
RecipesCheesecake Layered Red Velvet Cake I love both red velvet cake and cheesecake. So why not combine them into one stunning red velvet cheesecake recipe? It’s best when served chilled, right out of the fridge. —Melissa Gaines, Knoxville, Tennessee
RecipesGarlic-Herb Mini Quiches Looking for a wonderful way to impress guests? You’ve got it—and you need only five ingredients to make these tasty apps! —Josephine Piro, Easton, Pennsylvania
RecipesCinnamon Monkey Bread Is it possible for four kids to cook together without total chaos in the kitchen? Yes, with the right recipe! This cinnamon roll monkey bread is a favorite with my bunch. They get to “play” as they roll pieces of refrigerated biscuit dough into balls. —Lisa Combs, Greenville, Ohio
RecipesApple-Gouda Pigs in a Blanket For New Year’s, I used to make pigs in a blanket with beef and cheddar. But now I like apple and Gouda for an even better flavor celebration. —Megan Weiss, Menomonie, Wisconsin
RecipesCranberry-White Chocolate Cookies These are one of my favorite cookies to make for the holidays. I prepare a batch early in the holiday season and freeze them. —Sherry Conley, Noel, Hants County, Nova Scotia
RecipesCranberry Chip Monkey Bread Monkey bread is no stranger at our house, but I wanted a holiday version. This one with cranberries and eggnog is a breakfast treat or knockout dessert. —Katherine Wollgast, Florissant, MO
RecipesAir-Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Filet Mignon I got the idea for bacon-wrapped filet mignon when I saw some on sale in the grocery store. The rest was inspired by my husband, because he once made a Scotch and ginger ale sauce. I originally made this in the oven but it works equally well in the air fryer! —Mary Kay LaBrie, Clermont, Florida
RecipesBruschetta with Prosciutto A crowd-pleaser any time of year, this savory appetizer is perfect for get-togethers. —Debbie Manno, Fort Mill, South Carolina
RecipesPopcorn Cookies It’s so much fun to surprise people with the crushed popcorn in these yummy cookies. They’re definitely a distinctive cookie on the holiday tray.—Leigh Anne Preston, Palmyra, Indiana