RecipesStrawberry Mango Smoothies Sometimes artificial sweeteners make food taste exactly that, artificial. Not so in these smoothies—they’re delicious and creamy with lots of strawberry and mango flavor. They’re perfect for breakfast, dessert or just an afternoon snack. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
RecipesOrange-Ancho Spiced Nuts Get ready for a flavor adventure. These nuts offer a tasty combination of orange, ancho chili pepper and chocolate. The pepper gives a smoky taste. Increase it to add more warmth.—Leigh Doutt, Pueblo West, Colorado
RecipesCherry-Glazed Chicken with Toasted Pecans What started out as a way to use up some leftover preserves and cheese turned out to be a family winner dinner that I now make time and again. —Keri Cotton, Lakeville, Minnesota
RecipesPepper Steak for 2 I CAME ACROSS this recipe more than 40 years ago as a newlywed. It eventually became a standby in our family and our daughters’ favorite recipe. I still make this main dish for my husband and me in pared-down quantity. Our daughters make it for their families nowadays, and it’s a favorite in their households too. —Mrs. Henry Sepanksi Atlanta, New York
RecipesLemon-Rosemary Marmalade I love the flavor combination of lemon and rosemary. This unique marmalade goes beautifully with roast chicken, herbed pork roast, lamb chops or a savory biscuit. —Birdie Shannon, Arlington, Virginia
RecipesSweet Potato and Apple Casserole In our opinion, apples and sweet potatoes go together like peanut butter and jelly. Combine these two ingredients in one
RecipesVeggie Chicken Creole I ladle this vegetable-packed chicken dish over jasmine rice. It’s a long-grain rice that’s not as sticky as most, but any cooked rice, including brown, works here.—Virginia Crowell, Lyons, Oregon
RecipesCranberry-Apricot Pork Tenderloins A cranberry and apricot stuffing wonderfully complements pork tenderloin. This is an elegant entree that you can pull together in no time. —Joann Brown, Los Alamos, New Mexico
RecipesHoney Sweet Corn There’s nothing that says summer quite like fresh sweet corn, and honey butter makes these ears even sweeter. —Nancy Kreiser, Lebanon, Pennsylvania
RecipesBuffalo Chicken Topped with gooey cheese and sauce, these quick and easy buffalo chicken breasts have fantastic flavor. —Jeanne Collins, Cary, North Carolina
RecipesApple-Brie Spinach Salad In the summer, I don’t like to prepare or eat large meals, so I often make salads. I’m always on the outlook for new and interesting recipes, and this one is a winner that I like to make for company. —Rhonda Crowe Victoria, British Columbia
RecipesGarlic Basil Spaghetti Sauce My homemade sauce is packed with fresh tomatoes and assorted seasonings. Folks who sample it never seem to miss the meat.
RecipesApple-Cheddar Tossed Salad “My mother makes this beautiful and colorful salad for all special occasions,” notes Amy Osborne-Schebler of Davenport, Iowa.
RecipesApple-Topped Pork Loin This succulent roast from field editor Susan Seymour of Valatie, New York has a crisp topping of spiced apples.
RecipesThyme Green Beans with Almonds Thyme is a lovely addition to this classic vegetable side dish. The recipe is a snap to make for family, yet special enough to serve guests. —Kenna Baber, Rochester, Minnesota