We asked our Community Cooks which recipes they've recently tried and loved. Here's what they recommend right now.
The Best Recipes Our Community Cooks Made Last Month
Updated on Jan. 28, 2025
When it comes to home cooking, our Community Cooks are the best of the best. Their recommendations are backed by a wealth of kitchen knowledge and experience, so if you’re wondering what your next Taste of Home recipe should be, make it one of these!
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Burrito Bake
“I prepared this burrito bake one night, and we loved it. Other than halving the recipe, I made no other changes. I used shredded lettuce and well-drained Rotel tomatoes as garnish. It was delicious, and we will be having this recipe again.” —Joan Hallford
From the Recipe Creator: Back when I was in college, my roommate would frequently make this economical baked burrito casserole. It’s so easy to put together, and one serving goes a long way. —Cindee Ness, Horace, North Dakota
1/10
2/10
Corn Casserole
Total Time
50 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
With only six ingredients, this easy corn casserole is prepped in just five minutes and baked in under an hour. The family-pleasing side dish is creamy, buttery and golden brown. —Blair Lonergan, Rochelle, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 267 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 566mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 4g fiber), 6g protein.
3/10
French Toast Casserole
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Topped with cinnamon and sugar, this overnight French toast casserole is my favorite way to make the beloved breakfast. Since you assemble this baked French toast the night before, you save time in the morning. And if you have an extra-hungry crowd, it's easy to bake up a few batches. —Sharyn Adams, Crawfordsville, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 223 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 151mg cholesterol, 484mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein.
4/10
Earthquake Cake
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
16 pieces
From the Recipe Creator:
This is one of the most decadent 13x9-inch cake recipes ever! With chocolate, coconut, pecans and cream cheese, earthquake cake will knock everyone's socks off. —Nancy Mock, Southbridge, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 1576 calories, 63g fat (28g saturated fat), 103mg cholesterol, 574mg sodium, 262g carbohydrate (236g sugars, 5g fiber), 9g protein.
5/10
Pretzel Sticks Recipe
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
32 pretzel rods
From the Recipe Creator:
My kids and all their friends clamor for these large, chewy pretzel rods. They are fantastic fresh from the oven. —Lisa Shaw, Burnettsville, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 pretzel rod: 69 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 156mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
6/10
Marry Me Chicken
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
With a name like marry me chicken, you know people can't help falling head-over-heels for this dish. It's all about the comforting sun-dried tomato cream sauce loaded with herbs, fresh spinach and Parmesan cheese. —Nancy Mock, Southbridge, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 313 calories, 19g fat (9g saturated fat), 100mg cholesterol, 465mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein.
7/10
Chicken Florentine Panini
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This chicken Florentine panini brings an Italian flair to a speedy meal. The grilled sandwich combines chicken with provolone cheese, spinach and red onion. —Lee Bremson, Kansas City, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 582 calories, 26g fat (10g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 1688mg sodium, 63g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 23g protein.
8/10
Chicken Fajitas
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This chicken fajitas recipe is definitely on my weeknight dinner rotation. The marinated chicken in these popular wraps is mouthwatering. The fajitas go together in a snap and always get raves! —Julie Sterchi, Campbellsville, Kentucky
Nutrition Facts:
1 fajita: 369 calories, 15g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 689mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 2 fat.
9/10
Fluffernutter Sandwich
Total Time
5 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
Never had a fluffernutter? You don't know what you're missing! This sandwich is the ooey-gooey favorite of kids and adults alike in the Northeast. —Nancy Mock, Southbridge, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 509 calories, 27g fat (5g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 504mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 4g fiber), 16g protein.
10/10
Meatless Taco Salad
Total Time
20 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This colorful entree combines popular taco ingredients—minus the ground beef. And you won't miss the meat at all! I top each serving with a creamy guacamole dressing, crunchy corn chips and cheese. —Kimberly Dray, Pflugerville, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 486 calories, 33g fat (12g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 849mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 9g fiber), 16g protein.
