The promise of s'mores is reason enough to pitch a tent, get a good fire going, and endure those pesky mosquitoes. But you don't need to set up camp to enjoy this gooey, chocolaty favorite. These treats are the perfect dessert for anytime you're cooking out.
For this healthy Key lime pie, we lightened the filling with nonfat condensed milk blended with tangy low-fat plain yogurt and continued the makeover with a topping of lovely golden meringue rather than whipped heavy cream.
For a different dessert other then the traditional pumpkin pie, try this recipe. It still has the pumpkin taste but in a new different form. —Tena Huckleby, Greeneville, Tennessee
With power-packing oats, walnuts and blueberries, kids aren't the only ones that are going to love this sweet treat. Health-minded parents can feel good about these bars, too. —Dawn Onuffer, Crestview, Florida
Four easy layers come together for a fantastic treat that's perfect for cooling down summer nights. Take this to a gathering, and we bet you'll bring home an empty dish! —Janice Vernon, Las Cruces, New Mexico
When your garden is full of fresh veggies, this is the recipe to reach for. All you need is a salad and you have a terrific late-summer meal.--Debbie Jones, California, Maryland
Here's a quick-and-easy treatment for fresh green beans that calls for just a handful of ingredients. Everyone who eats them loves them. --Howard Levine of Arleta, California
This Cheesy Ham Tortellini recipe contains alfredo sauce, fully cooked ham, frozen california-blend vegetables, grated parmesan cheese, fresh parsley and more.
'People can't believe it when I tell them how little time it takes to fix this delicious chicken,' reports Mollie Hall of San Ramon, California. 'It's very moist inside and so pretty to serve with its lovely basil-flecked coating.'
Judy Spencer of San Diego, California treasures this recipe for rich mousse she learned from a friend. 'I love to cook and have tons of recipes, but this one is a favorite and always draws raves. Best of all, it's easy to make,' she says.
The fishermen of Bodega Bay, California shared this favorite, quick and easy recipe with my sister during a Fish Festival. It is one of the best chowders I've had, and my kids love it too! We top with bacon bits and a few shakes of hot sauce for a little spice. Enjoy!
My kids love this unusual snack--and I like that it's healthy, Coated with Italian seasoning, Parmesan cheese and garlic salt, the veggie sticks are broiled so there's no guilt when you crunch into them. --Mary Murphy of Atwater, California
'Our daughter served this tender chicken rolls to us a long time ago, and we've enjoyed them often since then,' comments Alcy Thorne of Los Molinos, California. A zippy cheese filling gives them special flavor while a golden coating enhances their appearance.
