RecipesApple Cider Smash A smash is a fruity and chilled cocktail—very refreshing. It’s a great use for those apples you bought from the orchard plus some sparking cider. —Moffat Frazier, New York, New York
RecipesGrapes with Lemon-Honey Yogurt We like to sweeten up Greek yogurt with honey, cinnamon and vanilla. The tasty dressing is a delightful counterpoint to plump grapes and crunchy nuts. —Julie Sterchi, Campbellsville, Kentucky
RecipesDeviled Eggs Herbs lend amazing flavor to these deviled eggs, which truly are the best you can make! The recipe includes tasty variations that feature bacon, chipotle peppers and crab.—Jesse & Anne Foust, Bluefield, West Virginia
RecipesHot Cider Punch My hot fruit punch has been a family fave since 1993—hard to believe that we’ve loved it for over 30 years! Adding clove-studded orange wedges makes it look especially festive. —Anita Bell, Hermitage, Tennessee
RecipesAir-Fryer Eggs Lorraine Whenever I’m looking to impress overnight guests, this is the recipe I serve for breakfast. It’s easy to assemble and it cooks quickly in the air fryer. —Sandra Woolard, DeLand, Florida
RecipesHam ‘n’ Cheese Spiders These creepy sandwiches are sure to scare up some fun at Halloween time! Kids really enjoy eating the spider-shaped sandwiches. —Kendra Barclay, De Kalb, Illinois
RecipesFresh Vegetable Dip This cool and creamy dip is a real family favorite for snacking. Kids are all smiles while they munch their fresh veggies. —Denise Goedeken, Platte Center, Nebraska
RecipesLemon Sherbet Lemon juice provides the snappy flavor in this wonderful lemon sherbet recipe from our Test Kitchen. The light, make-ahead treat looks splendid served in individual “boats” made from lemon halves. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
RecipesRoasted Winter Vegetables A few simple touches and a blast of heat enhance the natural sweetness of fresh veggies. —Donna Lamano, Olathe, Kansas
RecipesOven-Roasted Vegetables Garlic and other seasonings give great flavor to this colorful medley of vegetables at little cost. The pretty side dish from Sally Domark of Orland Hills, Illinois is tasty and inexpensive, too, at 33 cents a serving.
RecipesGarlic Roasted Winter Vegetables These colorful vegetables boasting a subtle herb flavor roast to perfection and are guaranteed to become a holiday favorite. They complement almost any entrée and are easy to prepare. —Donna Lamano, Olathe, Kansas
RecipesWatercress with Fennel & Berries I like to experiment when I’m cooking. With watercress, fennel and blueberries, this unique, fresh-tasting green salad is a success. —Jim Rude, Janesville, Wisconsin
Recipes“Boo”-rrific Kisses The Taste of Home Test Kitchen turned cute meringue cookies into these whimsical kisses, perfect for Halloween. With just 15 calories, each little treat can be enjoyed guilt-free! —Phyllis Schmalz, Kansas City, Kansas
RecipesLactose-Free Macaroni & Cheese “My family never gets tired of this recipe and can’t seem to get enough of it, it’s so good,” exclaims Pam Kaiser of Mansfield, Missouri. This is a very flavorful option for those who are lactose-intolerant.
RecipesSteak & New Potato Toss I usually use leftover barbecued steak to make this fabulous main dish salad. It’s pretty, too, with the red pepper, green broccoli and white potatoes. —Deyanne Davies, Rossland, British Columbia