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Pecan Sweet Potato Casserole

Submitted by: Tina Browning

Creamy sweet potatoes are treated to a brown-sugar-and-pecan topping in this pared-down casserole. I like to double the recipe for my company's Thanksgiving potluck, Tina Browning writes from Lehigh Acres, Florida. Everyone loves it.

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Speedy Homemade Salsa

Submitted by: Sarah Elizabeth Berger

I love Mexican food and this refreshing salsa is easy to prepare, notes Sarah Berger from Minneapolis, Minnesota. I think it tastes even better than the store-bought variety.

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Strawberry Lemon Shortcake

Submitted by: Nancy Hooper

Fresh citrus zest brings out the best flavor youll ever taste in strawberry shortcake, Nancy Hooper assures from Glen Burnie, Maryland.

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Crunchy Bagel Chips

Submitted by: Robin Boynton

This savory snack from Robin Boynton of Harbor Beach, Michigan tastes just like store-bought bagel chips...and it's a great way to use up leftover bagels.

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Barbecued Pot Roast

Submitted by: Emma Nye

In New Oxford, Pennsylvania, Emma Nye relies on her mother's pot roast recipe when company is coming. But when she merely wants to enjoy the savory sensation with her husband, she can turn to this downsized version.

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No-Fuss Rolls

Submitted by: Glenda Trail

These four-ingredient rolls from Glenda Trail of Manchester, Tennessee are ready in no time. And they taste great with herbed butter or jam.

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Crunchy Berry Parfaits

Submitted by: Joy Cochran

For a nutritious day-starter, an afternoon snack or even dessert, Joy Cochran of Roy, Washington prepares these delightful parfaits with a variety of cut-up fruits.

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Surf N Turf Dinner

Submitted by: Colleen Gonring

Beef and seafood make a tantalizing twosome in this classic entree from Coleen Gonring of Brookfield, Wisconsin.

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Cinnamon-Orange Swirl Bread

Submitted by: Nancy Means

'This bread is scrumptious,' assures Nancy Means, Moline, Illinois.

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Pecan Chicken Pockets

Submitted by: Audrey Marler

Packaged crescent rolls provide a flaky outer crust for these comforting, flavorful handheld sandwiches. 'My sister in Arizona shared the recipe with me,' notes Audrey Marler of Kokomo, Indiana.

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Frozen Raspberry Cheesecakes

Submitted by: Vicki Melies

With the delectable taste of raspberry cheesecake ice cream this pretty layered dessert serves as an elegant ending to almost any meal. 'A special church friend originally made a version with lime sherbet,' Vicki Melies of Glenwood, Iowa writes. 'I loved the taste, but this is a fun variation.

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Rye Biscuits

Submitted by: Taste of Home Test Kitchen

With a yield of only four biscuits, this recipe from our Test Kitchen delivers fresh-baked goods without a lot of leftovers. The moist and flavorful bites come together in a mere 15 minutes.

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Hearty Lima Bean Bake

Submitted by: Cathy Elands

Sausage and chili powder spice up yummy baked beans. I often double the recipe and take it to picnics, says Cathy Elands of Hightstown, New Jersey. Everyone loves it.

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Marinated Mushroom Salad

Submitted by: Dorothy Pritchett

Dorothy Pritchett of Wills Point, Texas shares this tart medley that puts mushrooms in the spotlight. The salad is well-coated with a vinaigrette made with Dijon mustard, vinegar and herbs.

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Strawberries 'n' Cream Tarts

Submitted by: Karen Tysdal

These pretty tartlets are a yummy treat when fresh berries are in season. I always receive rave reviews whenever I make them, ' enthuses Karen Tysdal of Duluth, Minnesota.

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Surprise Cinnamon Chiffon Cake

Submitted by: Janine Trappe

'My family loves fresh strawberries, and they often request this easy and delicious cake in the summer, relates Janine Trappe of International Falls, Minnesota.

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Pork Fried Rice

Submitted by: Peggy Vaught

Pretty peas and crunchy carrots add color to tender poultry and rice in this savory supper recipe sent by Peggy Vaught of Glasgow, West Virginia.

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Mom's Meat Loaf

Submitted by: Michelle Beran

If you're looking for a hearty meal, just follow Michelle Beran's lead. The Claflin, Kansas cook whips up this delicious loaf when she's looking for a downsized main course. You'll love the pleasant sage flavor and scrumptious sauce. Plus, it's easy to double for sandwiches the next day.

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Old-Fashioned Vanilla Pudding

Submitted by: Katie Anderson

This creamy vanilla pudding is sure to be a favorite. Its always good and so easy to make, confirms Katie Anderson of Spokane, Washington.

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Traditional Salisbury Steak

Submitted by: Naomi Olson

'Salisbury steak is a favorite comfort food for us,' says Naomi Olson of Hamilton, Michigan. 'I serve this with mashed potatoes, buttered corn and a salad.'