RecipesLemon Rice Pilaf No need to buy premade pilaf mix when you can easily make your own in 20 minutes. The lemon zest adds a welcome burst of tang. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
RecipesGuava Coconut Rum Cocktail My beverage is so sensational it’s like a taste of the tropics in a glass. The guava adds a touch of sweetness to this coconut drink. —Melanie Milhorat, New York, New York
RecipesCalico Soup Mix Loaded with beans of all shapes and sizes, this colorful combination cooks up into a satisfying soup that;ll stand by itself or serve as a side dish. Pens Rhonda Letendre from Epsom, New Hampshire, “Not only do I give the mix away as a gift, I keep it on hand to make for my family, too. They love it!”
RecipesMonster Munchies Magically transform squash or pumpkin seeds into a spellbinding snack with ranch salad dressing mix. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
RecipesHoney Coffee For a soothing pick-me-up, sip this pleasantly sweet coffee, inspired by the taste of a traditional Spanish latte. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
RecipesFrico (Cheese Crisps) There is something so elegant about this classic northern Italian crisp. And like so many amazing Italian dishes, frico is insanely simple to prepare. Buy the best cheese you can find—its flavor is really going to shine! —James Schend, Dairy Freed
RecipesBroiled Pork Chops These zippy, tender broiled pork chops are one of my mother’s specialties. She’s been making them for years. I still request this delightful main dish when our family gets together to celebrate birthdays and other occasions. —Lisa Andis, Morristown, Indiana
RecipesPuffy Lobster Turnovers Tender bits of lobster are nestled in golden brown puff pastry for an easy, elegant appetizer. Get ready to hand out the recipe to party guests!—Benny Diaz, Azusa, California
RecipesChicken with Cranberry Sauce You don’t have to eat bland-looking or tasting food just because you’re eating light. For this elegant entree, golden chicken is coated in a pretty cranberry sauce with impressive flavor. Created by our Test Kitchen, it’s ready in a matter of minutes.
RecipesCream of Potato Soup This creamy potato soup is pure comfort food, especially welcome when the temperatures take a plunge. I serve this often…it’s a simple supper that can be prepared in a short time. —Ruth Ann Stelfox, Raymond, Alberta
RecipesQuick Beef Vegetable Soup At the end of a long day, you want to put something quick, warm and substantial on the table for your family. This hefty vegetable soup delivers. It will have you out of the kitchen in no time flat! —D.M. Hillock, Hartford, Michigan
RecipesSkillet Nachos My mom gave me a fundraiser cookbook, and this is the recipe I’ve used most. My whole family is on board. For toppings, think sour cream, tomatoes, jalapeno and red onion. —Judy Hughes, Waverly, Kansas
RecipesBlueberry Ice Cream Topping Here’s the scoop on a sensational sauce! Describes Betty Leibnitz of Hallock, Minnesota, “It has fresh-fruit flavor and is delicious with angel food cake, too.”
RecipesConey Island Sauce Put the ketchup aside! Shirley Heston of Pickerington, Ohio turns ground beef, chopped onion, tomato sauce and chili powder into a zippy topping ideal for hot dogs. Grill two packages of hot dogs at your next barbecue and save the extras for the following dishes.