RecipesHazelnut Brownies I created these deep chocolate brownies by combining several recipes. After they cooled, I divided them up and put them in the freezer or we would have eaten the entire pan! They’re now a family favorite.
RecipesFriendship Tea Mix Arma White combines seven simple ingredients to make a big batch of this hot spiced drink mix. “Placed in a jar and tied with pretty ribbon, this is one of my favorite gifts for neighbors,” reports the Golconda, Illinois cook.
RecipesApplesauce Bars These low-cholesterol applesauce bars couldn’t be easier to make or better to eat! Applesauce creates a moist texture without the fat of oil, and sweet golden raisins compliment the cinnamon-spice flavor. —Stephanie Bosma, Madison, Indiana
RecipesCoffee Cream Pie I created this sweet coffee-flavored recipe as an entry for our state fair, adding the toffee topping to “dress it up”. I’m glad I did— the pie won first place and is now a family holiday favorite!
RecipesOatmeal Chocolate Chip Cake I first started making this cake when my husband was stationed with the military in California. Now, 20 years later, I’ve prepared it all across the country and in Germany. Chocolate lovers especially rave about this recipe!
RecipesOne-Pot Saucy Beef Rotini My husband loves pasta, but I cringe over the messy dishes. Now, on “Spaghetti Day,” as he calls it, I make a one-pot saucy rotini that keeps everyone happy. —Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, Ontario
RecipesCheese Huckleberry Pie This huckleberry pie has a cookielike press-in crust, a fluffy cream filling and a layer of luscious huckleberries on top. I think it really shows off the lovely dark glossy berries. —Dianne Doede, Trout Lake, Washington
RecipesCrispy Beer-Battered Fish A local restaurant made a similar breading for shrimp po’ boys, but we think this version’s better. I serve the beer battered fish with a ranch dressing and hot sauce mixture as a dip. —Jenny Wenzel, Gulfport, Mississippi
RecipesSpicy Apricot-Glazed Chicken Looking for a new chicken idea? Save yourself a trip to the store and check the fridge first. I found out chili sauce, mustard and apricot preserves for a sweet, hot flavor. —Sonya Labbe, West Hollywood, California
RecipesSauerkraut Beef Buns Our three boys always seemed to be hungry when they were growing up. These golden filled buns were sure to satisfy. Now our grandchildren gobble them up. – Margaret Kepke Creston, British Columbia
RecipesChili-ghetti I came up with this recipe when unexpected guests stopped by and I didn’t have enough chili to go around. This spur-of-the-moment main dish is now a family favorite. —Cindy Cuykendall, Skaneateles, New York
RecipesBrownie Torte My mother-in-law first shared this recipe, and now it’s often requested for birthdays and other special occasions. I like to serve it at Christmastime on an antique platter surrounded by ornaments for decoration. —Candace McClure, Brookville, Indiana
RecipesCrab-Topped Cod Richly flavored crab dresses up mild and flaky cod in this incredibly low-fat dish. In summer, try individually wrapping the fillets in foil and grilling them over indirect heat.—Cheryl Woodson, Liberty, Missouri
RecipesCranberry Pecan Pie I first prepared this pie at Thanksgiving to share with my co-workers. It was such a success! Now I freeze cranberries while they are in season so that I can make it year-round. —Dawn Liet Hartman, Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania
RecipesLemon Chicken Tacos These tempting tacos are low in fat but full of zippy flavor. I often modify the recipe to our tastes by adding more tomato and green onion an a bit of cheddar cheese. It’s a keeper!—Lisa Giegel of Spokane, Washington
RecipesCoffee Lover’s Coffee Cake I had this cake at a friend’s brunch and she graciously shared the recipe. Now people always request it from me, too. It’s so tasty, it’s always a hit. —Gale Lalmond, Deering, New Hampshire