RecipesBanana and Chocolate Puff Pastry Banana with chocolate is such an irresistible combo that I make this quick dessert often. You can also top these tasty bundles with the butter and brown sugar mixture left over from coating the bananas, or sprinkle on a dash of sea salt. —Thomas Faglon, Somerset, New Jersey
RecipesJumbo Banana-Pecan Muffins These tender muffins are topped with a delightful streusel. They make a great treat for Christmas morning when served with fresh fruit and coffee. —Pam Ivbuls, Omaha, Nebraska
RecipesWhite Chocolate Banana Cake When I mentioned the recipe contest to my husband, he immediately suggested I enter this extra special cake. Packed with ripe bananas and white chocolate in the batter, it tastes wonderful even without the frosting.
Meal Types57 Christmas Eve Dinner Ideas Looking for the best Christmas Eve dinner ideas to complement your favorite Christmas cookie recipes? Here are our top picks.
RecipesBananas Foster French Toast Mmm…bananas Foster for breakfast! This yummy baked French toast serves up all the taste of the spectacular dessert in fine fashion. —Laurence Nasson, Hingham Massachusetts
RecipesBaked Banana Boats Kids can make their own baked banana boats with custom toppings. We use different berries and honey or peanut butter instead of chocolate chips. These baked bananas are also good topped with crushed graham crackers or granola—whatever your family likes. —Rebekah Viers, Taylors, South Carolina
Holidays & Events41 Delicious Thanksgiving Dinner Ideas Looking for new holiday inspiration? These Thanksgiving dinner ideas are great for traditionalists as well as folks looking to add new dishes to the family table.
Dishes & Beverages30 Valentine’s Day Cupcakes We Love Show your love to someone special by baking up a batch of these Valentine’s Day cupcakes. Choose from fan-favorite flavors like chocolate, vanilla, strawberry and more.
RecipesBananas & Cream Pound Cake This banana pound cake got me a date with my future husband. At a church event, he loved it so much, he asked for another piece. The rest is history! —Courtney Farnon, Cartersville, Georgia
RecipesBanana French Toast Bake Hamburger buns and bananas come together beautifully in this whimsical make-ahead dish that the whole family will love. It’s the ultimate breakfast for dinner. —Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey
Meal Types67 Easy Dinner Ideas Your Family Will Love Find easy dinner ideas to make all week long. Each dish preps fast—in 30 minutes or less. You’ll go from the kitchen to the table in a flash! We threw in some easy slow-cooker recipes, too!
RecipesBanana Cupcakes with Ganache Frosting Using extra-ripe bananas in this recipe ensures the cupcakes will be sweet and moist. The ganache frosting is made even fluffier with the addition of marshmallow creme. —Stephanie Lelo, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Ingredients25 Spectacular Spinach Salad Recipes These spinach salad recipes transform the super veggie into something spectacular, thanks to poppy seed dressing, hot bacon and more delicious toppings.
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RecipesNutty Banana Cake Sweet, buttery frosting and a sprinkling of chopped nuts top this yummy cake that’s loaded with banana and pecan flavor. Serve it with a steaming cup of coffee…or a cold glass of milk. —Marlene Saunders, Lincoln, Nebraska
RecipesChocolate Banana Cream Cake My inspiration for this cake came from my desire to create a dessert combining my father’s love for cake, my mother’s love for chocolate and my love for bananas. It’s divine! —Susie Pattison, Dublin, Ohio