RecipesBanana Coconut Cake Meet the Cook: In our family, a meal isn’t considered complete without a dessert – or, sometimes, two! This cake does keep well, but leftovers are a rarity around here. -Deanna Carruthers, Mossley, Ontario
RecipesMarshmallow-Filled Banana Cupcakes A friend gave me this recipe when I first moved into my neighborhood 40 years ago. It might seem more time consuming than it is, but it’s easy and the results are incredible. —Monique Caron, Buxton, Maine
RecipesBanana Cream Brownie Dessert I always keep the ingredients for this extremely delicious dessert on hand because I make it quite often for potlucks and family gatherings. I’m always asked for the recipe. After one bite, you’ll understand why. —Julie Nowakowski, LaSalle , Illinois
Dishes & BeveragesThe Best Eggnog You Can Buy, According to Our Taste Test Time to get into the Christmas spirit with a glass of the best eggnog. Our Test Kitchen sampled every brand they could find and named their number one pick.
Meal Types40 of the Best Thanksgiving Potluck Ideas From mashed potatoes to stuffing to every vegetable imaginable, these tasty Thanksgiving potluck ideas are sure to be a hit at the holiday table.Â
Dishes & BeveragesThe Best Chocolate Gift Baskets We found the best chocolate gift baskets (don’t worry, we included brownies).
RecipesTriple-Layer Banana Cake A year-round family favorite, the recipe for this moist layer cake was passed on to me by my mother. My grandchildren can’t keep their fingers out of the icing, which tastes just like peanut butter fudge.
RecipesMini Chocolate Cakes with Caramelized Bananas This was one of my first times spreading my wings with a recipe and trying to go a bit fancy. This is a breeze to make and a delight to serve. The recipe may look intimidating but after you try it once, you’ll have it down pat. —Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, Ontario
RecipesBanana Split Cake One day a friend showed me how to make a traditional icebox cake with just cream and graham crackers. I make it extra special with the fruit. Now everyone at your potluck can have a banana split with no fuss! —Shelly Flye, Albion, Maine
RecipesBanana Chip Cake This is my version of Ben & Jerry’s Chunky Monkey Ice Cream (my favorite!) in a cake. The hardest part is waiting for it to cool. —Barbara Pryor, Milford, Massachusetts
RecipesFruity Peanut Butter Pitas My kids ask for these pita sandwiches all the time. They haven’t noticed that as good as the pitas taste, they’re good for them too.—Kim Holmes, Emerald Park, Saskatchewan
Food News40 Grocery Store Secrets You Didn’t Know About From Costco to Aldi, we’ve got some major grocery store secrets we need to spill. Just don’t shop and tell.
Stuff We LoveRuggable Review: Elevate Your Deck Decor with This Washable Outdoor Rug Ruggable outdoor rugs are known for the fact that they’re machine-washable, but their versatility and stylishness are just as noteworthy.
RecipesTropical Crisp One bite of this sweet, juicy, crunchy crisp, and you just might hear the crash of the ocean and feel warm sand under your toes! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Stuff We LoveWe Tested 12 Grill Brushes to Find the Best Brush for Gunky Grates We scraped, scrubbed and sponged away debris using 12 top-selling grill brushes. The best grill brush outperformed all of them.
Home & LivingThe Best Beer Gardens in the United States There’s nothing like enjoying Hefeweizen and a bratwurst with friends in one of the country’s best beer gardens. Here’s where to go!