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Apple Carrot Muffins

Submitted by: Elaine Cooley

Reports elementary school teacher Elaine Cooley from Louisville, Kentucky, 'This recipe was given to me by the parent of one of my students. These fruity muffins are moist, tender and taste almost like carrot cake. They freeze well, too.'

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Halibut with Zesty Peach Salsa

Submitted by: Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Our Test Kitchen came up with a fun way to serve halibut by marinating it in citrus juices and brown sugar, then topping it with a refreshing peach salsa. The colorful entree is pretty enough to serve to company.

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Makeover Morning Glory Muffins

Submitted by: Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Rhonda Urich was thrilled when we lightened up her Morning Glory Muffins. In fact, I made a double batch because they freeze so well, she writes from Loveland, Colorado. My family cant wait to have them again, and Im adding this makeover recipe to my list of favorites.

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Green Pepper Tomato Salad

Submitted by: Lili Hill

My mother has made this tasty salad for as long as I can remember. It's no surprise that this recipe has worked its way into my hand-written 'Most Used Recipes' book. --Lili Hill of Athens, Georgia

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Asparagus Avocado Medley

Submitted by: Patricia Alderete

This pretty blend of garden-fresh vegetables and zesty herb dressing tastes as good as it looks! By microwaving the asparagus a bit before adding the other veggies, Patricia Alderete of Lowell, Indiana keeps cool in the kitchen.

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Three-Berry Lemon Trifle

Submitted by: Ilene Doty

'This special recipe was given to me by a friend,' Ilene Doty writes from Eau Claire, Wisconsin. 'By using some low-fat convenience items, I lightened it up with beautiful results.'

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Fruit Pizza

Submitted by: Taste of Home Test Kitchen

This traditional fruit pizza comes from our Test Kitchen staff. Colorful produce, a thick cookie crust and a citrus glaze keep the divine treat memorable. For a version that cuts back on fat and calories, however, check out the recipe for Makeover Fruit Pizza.

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Strawberries 'n' Cream Trifle

Submitted by: Pamela Gainer

My mother-in-law gave me this recipe, which I lightened up by using less milk, reduced-fat whipped topping and angel food cake instead of pound cake. It's good made with fresh peaches or blueberries, too. --Pamela Gainer of Sand Ridge, West Virginia

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Greek Seasoning

Submitted by: Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Can't find Greek seasoning at the grocery store? Our Test Kitchen home economists came up with their own rendition of the ethnic blend.

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Pistachio Fruit Salad

Submitted by: Gail Bartlett

'My husband, a diabetic, always smiles when he finds this fun and fluffy salad on the menu,' shares Gail Bartlett from Hallowell, Maine. She pairs pistachio pudding with pineapple, oranges and other fruits for a tasty guilt-free treat.

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Apple Oat Snack Cake

Submitted by: Julie Dometrovich

'Apples and oats make up one of my favorite flavor combinations--and they are delicious in this snack cake,' notes Julie Dometrovich from Aliquippa, Pennsylvania.

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Chicken and Herbs

Submitted by: Judy Sargent

Judy Sargent of Rome, New York sent the recipe for this moist and tender chicken. Nicely seasoned with a variety of herbs, it's easy to prepare...but seems special enough for company.

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Baked Apple Pudding

Submitted by: Margery Bryan

'People raise so many apples here in the Columbia Basin that everyone uses a lot of them in cooking,' writes Margery Bryan of Royal City, Washington. 'This moist, nutty pudding seasoned with cinnamon and nutmeg is a favorite at our house.'

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Meatball Alphabet Soup

Submitted by: Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Bite-size meatballs made from ground turkey perk up this fun alphabet soup. A variety of vegetables accents the rich tomato broth that is nicely season with herbs. Our Test Kitchen staff came up with this recipe.

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Mock Ice Cream Sandwiches

Submitted by: Tony Kern

As a busy lawyer, I can't take my sweet time making ice cream treats. So my girl-friend and I came up with this one. The recipe cuts down of fat but not on flavor. I usually keep a bunch in the freezer. --Tony Kern of Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Italian Pinwheel Rolls

Submitted by: Patricia FitzGerald

An enticing combination of Parmesan cheese, oregano and garlic makes these buttery rolls impossible to resist. 'The aroma that wafts through the house while they are baking is incredible,' writes Patricia FitzGerald from Candor, New York.

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Sweet Potato Apple Scallop

Submitted by: Sarah Joyce

'My cousin, Ann Smith, gave me the recipe for this wonderful dish, which makes traditional Thanksgiving sweet potatoes a bit more special,' writes Sarah Joyce of Bedford, Texas. Apple slices and a crunchy pecan topping dress up the seasonal spuds.

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Four-Grain Bread

Submitted by: John Reed

My grandkids really like this hearty and satisfying bread-machine recipe. We all enjoy the loaf's crunchy crust and chewy interior. -John Reed of Lees Summit, Missouri

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Peppered Focaccia

Submitted by: Sarah McClanahan

A busy college student, Sarah McClanahan of Raleigh, North Carolina makes this lightened-up version of flat Italian bread often because it's so easy to prepare. 'Focaccia goes great with soup or pasta,' she says. 'And by adding tomatoes and onions, I can turn it into a light supper.'

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Tuscan Turkey Sausage Soup

Submitted by: Thomas Licking

'While trying to reproduce my favorite soup from an Italian restaurant's menu, I hit upon this tasty combination of turkey sausage, broth and mushrooms,' pens Thomas Licking of Green Lake, Wisconsin. Fennel, caraway seeds and herb seasoning give the quick-to-fix soup plenty of flavor without adding salt. Serve it steaming hot alongside a crisp salad and bread for a well-rounded meal.