Cinnamon-Raisin Banana Bread Pudding
My family likes to change the toppings for this luscious dessert. We use berries, chopped nuts or fruit, ice cream,...

Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwich
This is a mouthwatering new twist on grilled cheese that’s a cheese-lover’s dream come true. You’ll be hooked! Feel free...

Makeover Reuben Melt
This twist on a classic Reuben keeps the corned beef and uses a sauce made with Swiss (and plenty of...

Make-Ahead Blueberry French Toast Casserole
If you like blueberries and pecans, you'll appreciate this company-ready recipe. You can assemble it the night before and pop...

Italian Joes on Texas Toast
This is toasty-good for a weeknight on the go. If you double the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, meat and wine,...

Chicken Tamale Casserole
Everyone will love the layers of flavor in this chicken tamale casserole: a tender cornbread base, chicken bathed in enchilada...


Festive Guacamole Appetizers
For ages, my brother's family and I have gotten together on Christmas Eve, and we always eat Christmas snacks...

Mozzarella Cornbread Pizza
My sons like pizza but not takeout pies. I pull out my trusty baking pan to make a cornbread pizza...

Garlic Bread Pasta Torte
My kids love to stuff spiral pasta inside bread for a clever dinner torte. We save the bread crusts to...

Cranberry Chip Monkey Bread
Monkey bread is no stranger at our house, but I wanted a holiday version. This one with cranberries and eggnog...

Trail Mix Blondie Bars
These blondies started as a baking emergency. There was a potluck at my daughter's preschool, and I was out of...

Chicken Caesar Pitas
Hand-held and picnic friendly, these chicken-stuffed pockets pack a double dose of whole grains from brown rice and whole wheat...

Italian Stromboli
My mother gave me this recipe to try and everyone loves it. It is so simple and quick to make.—Beth...
Family-Pleasing Sloppy Joe Sandwiches
My grandchildren love these sandwiches. I like the recipe because it can be made ahead of time and keeps well...

Open-Faced Garden Veggie Sandwiches
Virginia Lawson
CORTEZ, COLORADO
By now, your garden is probably filled with ripe veggies! I jazz up this delightful...

Hint-of-Orange French Toast
"Our daughter and son-in-law have their own sugar works in Vermont, so we always have a supply of maple syrup,...

Broiled Pizza Burgers
My mother made Broiled Pizza Burgers when I was growing up. We like them for Sunday supper, and they're even...
Make-Ahead Cornbread Dressing
Being from California, my family has always been big veggie eaters. I wanted to share a little taste of home...

Apple, Cheddar & Bacon Bread Pudding
I had this dish at a bridal brunch many years ago. It was so delicious that I created my own...

Pumpernickel Turkey Hero
Thousand Island dressing lends flavor to each bite of this hearty turkey and Swiss sandwich. —Mildred Sherrer, Bay City, Texas

Maple Toast and Eggs
My home's in the country, right next door to my sister and brother-in-law's. They and their two children all enjoy...

Tasty Turkey Sub
This sub makes a delicious warm-weather main dish minutes!—Steven Scott, Cameron, West Virginia

Chicken Bundles
This quick recipe is special enough to serve to guests. The dill adds extra flavor.—Linda Graber, Archbold, Ohio

Sun-Dried Tomato Garlic Bread
This fast bread recipe tastes terrific with a variety of main courses. It comes together in minutes and is easy...
Lance’s Own French Toast
When my young son, Lance, helps me make this French toast, he knows in what order to add the ingredients...

Bacon-Sausage Quiche Tarts
As a teacher, I attend many meetings and also have special celebrations with rest of the staff. The other teachers...
King Cake with Cream Cheese Filling
Round out your Mardi Gras celebration with a King Cake—a colorful ring-shaped pastry drizzled with green, gold and purple icing....

Makeover Philly Steak and Cheese Stromboli
Our family always looks forward to this traditional stromboli—and now it's lower in fat and calories! —Barb Miller, Oakdale, Minnesota

Cranberry Cream Cheese French Toast
My friend makes this French toast bake with blueberries, but I make mine with cranberry sauce. Either way, it’s divine....