RecipesWhite Chocolate Fudge When December arrives, friends and family eagerly await my creamy white fudge. It’s a little something different from the traditional chocolate. —Gioviana Buser, Riverside, California
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
RecipesQuick Cranberry Chip Cookies I received these delightful cookies for Christmas a few years ago. I was watching my diet, but I couldn’t stay away from them! The tart cranberries blend beautifully with the sweet chocolate and vanilla chips. —Jo Ann McCarthy, Canton, Massachusetts
RecipesPressure-Cooker Pork Tacos with Mango Salsa I’ve made quite a few tacos in my day, but you can’t beat the tender filling made in a pressure cooker. These are by far the best pork tacos we’ve had—and we’ve tried plenty. Make the mango salsa from scratch if you have time! —Amber Massey, Argyle, Texas
RecipesCheesy Bacon and Grits Casserole I was craving grits for breakfast, so I created this masterpiece with fresh corn and leftover bacon. Serve with avocado and hot sauce. —Rebecca Yankovich, Springfield, Virginia
RecipesCreamy Chocolate Fudge Is there anything more decadent than chocolate fudge? You can make this treat and keep it in your freezer until the holidays. Be sure to use a stand mixer—I burnt out the motor of my hand mixer when I tried it on this recip. Now that’s thick and delicious fudge! —Joan Airey, Rivers, Manitoba
RecipesSpicy Watermelon Salsa I threw this together after an overzealous trip to the farmers market! My family loved it from the first bite. You can serve it right away but the best flavor is achieved after letting the salsa rest in the refrigerator for a few hours. —Andrea Heyart, Aubrey, Texas
RecipesLace Cookies Lace cookies make wonderfully delicate and crisp cookies with a nutty caramel taste sandwiched around melted chocolate.
RecipesPumpkin French Toast Casserole Recipes that don’t tie me to the kitchen—that’s what I’m all about. I make this luscious dish the night before breakfast or brunch with guests. —Patricia Harmon, Baden, Pennsylvania
RecipesPesto Bread I was excited to work with the Taste of Home Test Kitchen to make a savory version of my Christmas Star Twisted Bread. Pesto bread is perfect for the holidays (but it’s a showstopper at any time of the year). —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon
RecipesSweet Potato Muffins with Cinnamon This is my own sweet potato muffin recipe, and I make it often. My five grandchildren think these are delicious treats. —Christine Johnson, Ricetown, Kentucky
RecipesMini Chocolate Chip Muffins I bake a lot of different muffins, but this is the recipe I use the most. Their small size makes them difficult to resist! —Joanne Shew Chuk, St. Benedict, Saskatchewan
RecipesTuscan Sun-Dried Tomato Spread This jam has a robust flavor that complements anything it’s served with. The taste and texture make it a yummy substitute for tomato paste.—Barbie Miller, Oakdale, Minnesota
RecipesRoasted Butternut Squash & Rice Salad We have end-of-season picnics for my son’s flag football team. This makes enough to serve plenty of hungry boys and their families. — Dolores Deifel, Mundelein, Illinois
Recipes10-Cup Cookies My mother used to make this easy 10-cup cookie recipe for my sisters and me. You could find one of our favorite ingredients in every bite, whether it was chocolate, coconut, raisins or nuts. —Tracy Powers, Byron Center, Michigan
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