RecipesIce Cream Sandwich Recipe Why settle for store-bought ice cream sandwiches when you can have ones that taste even better and aren’t that difficult to make? —Kea Fisher, Bridger, Montana
RecipesCarolina Pulled Pork I am originally from North Carolina and this recipe is a favorite. My husband swears my authentic Carolina ’cue is the best barbecue he’s ever eaten! —Kathryn Ransom Williams, Sparks, Nevada
RecipesBlack Forest Cake As far as I know, this cake recipe can be traced back to my German great-grandma. When I got married, my mother gave me a copy and I hope to someday pass it down to my children. —Stephanie Travis, Fallon, Nevada
RecipesMini S’mores Want to sink your teeth into s’mores all year long? Here’s the answer! Just combine marshmallow creme, chocolate and graham crackers for an awesome bite.—Stephanie Tewell, Elizabeth, Illinois
RecipesTuna Macaroni Salad Pack this classic salad for a picnic or workplace lunch. For best results, allow the salad to sit in the fridge overnight for flavors to blend. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
RecipesBrownie Trifle This rich, tempting, peanut butter brownie trifle feeds a crowd and features the ever-popular combination of chocolate and peanut butter. Try this dessert for your next get-together. —Nancy Foust, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania
RecipesChicken Skewers Chicken skewers with tender chunks of chicken and garden-fresh veggies are easy to assemble and are always a hit at parties. —Margaret Allen, Abingdon, Virginia
RecipesCherry Cheesecake When I worked full time and needed a quick dessert to take to a potluck or a friend’s home, this pie was always the answer. You can substitute a graham cracker crust or use another type of fruit pie filling for a change of pace. Even the chilling time is flexible if you’re in a big hurry. —Mary Smith, Bradenton, Florida
RecipesRanch-Style Beans This ranch-style beans recipe is served at all of our barbecues. It seems most people who live here like spicy, flavorful food, and this fits the bill just right. —Wilma Ruth James, Ranger, Texas
RecipesMillionaire Shortbread This three-in-one bar brings together the delectable flavors of buttery shortbread, sweet caramel and rich chocolate for a treat worth a million bucks. Cut it easily into any size bar you wish. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
RecipesDad’s Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes My dad makes blueberry pancakes for us every Saturday without fail. The combination of oats, cornmeal and buttermilk in the batter gives the pancakes heartiness we can’t resist. —Gabrielle Short, Pleasant Hill, Iowa
RecipesStrawberry Cream Cake “I can’t tell you how many times I’ve made everyone ‘ooh’ and ‘aah’ when they see this beautiful dessert. It is wonderful for any occasion.”—Agnes DeLeon, Melrose, Montana
RecipesGluten-Free Pancakes Since being diagnosed with celiac disease, I’ve made my gluten-free pancakes dozens of times. My kids like them best with chocolate chips and maple syrup. —Kathy Rairigh, Milford, Indiana
RecipesHomemade Cherry Pie Filling Fresh tart cherries give this cherry pie filling a homemade flavor that’s superior to canned. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
RecipesApple Crumble Pie The crumb topping of this apple crumble pie recipe is awesome, which may explain why dessert always disappears fast. Or maybe it’s the chunky apple filling. Either way, it’s a family tradition. —Vera Brouwer, Maurice, Iowa
RecipesGazpacho Recipe My daughter got this gazpacho recipe from a college friend and shared it with me. Now I serve it often as an appetizer. It certainly is the talk of any party. —Lorna Sirtoli, Cortland, New York