RecipesHoliday Meringue Miniatures “My kids love these light melt-in-your-mouth cookies, and have fun making them. These were always on our Christmas cookie plate when I was a kid, and now the tradition continues.” —Susan Marshall, Colorado Springs, Colorado
RecipesSpinach Deviled Eggs “Spinach adds unexpected colour and flavour to this tasty variation on deviled eggs. They’re easy to make and are an attractive addition to a party spread.” —Dorothy Sander of Evansville, Indiana
RecipesBest Red Velvet Cake “It’s just not Christmas at our house until this festive cake appears. This is different from other red velvet cake recipes I’ve had; the icing is as light as snow.” —Kathryn Davison, Charlotte, North Carolina
RecipesDeep-Dish Apple Pie “This recipe is a winner! The crust is so flaky and the filling is sure to please everyone.” —Salem Cross Inn, West Brookfield, Massachusetts
Cleaning and OrganizingHow To Clean Shower Curtains If you can’t remember the last time you cleaned your shower curtain, these hints will come in handy.
RecipesCucumbers with Dill Sprinkling cucumber slices with salt and letting them stand in a colander draws out excess water so they stay crisp when set on a barbecue buffet. Try this cucumber dill salad alongside any grilled entree. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
RecipesSo-Sweet Squash Pickles “These crisp crunchy slices, seasoned with celery seed and mustard seed, have a sweet-sour taste that everyone is sure to relish! The colourful blend of yellow squash, sweet red pepper and chopped onion makes a beautiful presentation.” —Eleanor Sundman Farmington, Connecticut
Best Tips25+ Clever Uses for Coffee Filters You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner You use coffee filters everyday to make your favourite morning brew, but they have lots of other uses around the house. Read on to find out how coffee filters can be used to clean your glasses, protect food in the microwave, and more!
RecipesMy Favourite Chili Dogs “The very thought of a hot dog dressed in chili makes me giddy. To get that straight-from-the-ballpark taste, I combine ketchup, mustard, chili and pepper sauce.” —Patricia Pauling, Adams, New York
