RecipesLayered Lemon Pies My sister shared this recipe with me and it is simply delicious. The secret to the great flavor is using fresh lemon juice. —Nanette Sorensen, Taylorsville, Utah
RecipesCherry Oatmeal Cookies I like to make these old-fashioned treats with raspberry chips, but cherry-flavored work well in a pinch to add color and sweetness. These cookies stack nicely for packing. —Betty Huddleston, Liberty, Indiana
RecipesSpaghetti Goulash My mother always made this delicious dish when we had lots of company or we were going to a church dinner. She’d make two casseroles and save one in the freezer for another time.—Jinger Newsome, Gainesville, Florida
RecipesJumbo Chocolate Chip Cookies These huge cookies are a family favorite. No one can resist their sweet chocolaty taste.—Lori Sporer, Oakley, Kansas
RecipesChocolate Cherry Truffles My cherry truffles were the delicious result of a kitchen experiment involving a bottle of kirsch I’d received as a gift and some dried cherries I had on hand. They won a blue ribbon at the Wisconsin State Fair! —Gerry Cofta, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
RecipesRed Velvet Marble Cake I watched my grandma prepare her red velvet showstopper many times for family get-togethers. The fluffy butter frosting perfectly complements the flavor of this gorgeous cake.—Jodi Anderson, Overbrook, Kansas
RecipesSpecial Strawberry Salad This berry-filled salad may take some time to prepare, but one taste and you’ll agree it’s worth the extra effort. I treat family and friends to this dish on special occasions. —Linda Goulet, Hadley, Massachusetts
RecipesTriple-Chocolate Brownie Cookies Our family of chocolate lovers gets triply excited when these cookies come out of the oven. They have the texture and taste of fudge brownies, and the chocolate chip-based drizzle make them look so tempting.
RecipesSpinach Cheese Dip “I’ve had many compliments on this creamy, cheesy dip recipe and have given it out to a number of friends.” Christine Cragan — Salem, Massachusetts
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
RecipesDouble-Nut Stuffed Figs We have a family member that has diabetes, so dessert can get tricky. These sweet, nutritious stuffed figs keep us all happy. —Bob Bailey, Columbus, Ohio
RecipesLime Muffins I bake muffins every Sunday morning, so I’m always trying different ingredients to make them interesting. These citrus muffins are my husband’s favorite.
RecipesBlue Cheese-Onion Steak Bites I love the flavor pairing of blue cheese and steak. Adding garlic and onion make it even better. This is a hearty appetizer for parties or a great light lunch. —Jo-Ellen Neil, Arroyo Grande, California
RecipesLinzer Tarts With a creamy chocolate and hazelnut filling, these decadent Christmas cookies look and taste amazing. Guests will never guess how relatively easy they are to make. —Mary Maddox, Bellmore, New York
RecipesBerry Mini Cheesecakes There’s always room for some mini desserts! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
RecipesWhoopie Cookies I don’t always have time to make whoopie pies from scratch, so I tweaked a cake mix recipe to create these. Try a bit of peanut butter in the filling, too. Whoopee for saving time! —Nundi Harris, Las Vegas, Nevada