Did you know? Every recipe published in Taste of Home or one of its sister magazines is tasted in our test kitchen. Every day, we have testing sessions at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Since I work on two magazines, Taste of Home Healthy Cooking and Taste of Home Simple & Delicious, I get to taste a lot of food!

Though we taste for issues several months in advance, and we only take a few bites at a shot, certain recipes always seem to stand out. So, as I look back on our August/September issue (available on newsstands now—shameless plug, I know!), I just have to let you in on a few unbelievable recipes.

With the caramel oozing out of the crust and that apple, brown sugar and pecan filling, Makeover Caramel-Pecan Apple Pie (p. 20) was just too good to be true! I still remember looking around the table for another sample to try.

Grecian Garden Salad on p. 39 was a particular favorite for me. I’m a complete sucker for anything topped with feta. And, we all had to laugh when Peggy (Woodward, our food editor) told us it was good for our skin!

I’m also looking forward to making Cheese Tortellini with Tomatoes and Corn (p. 43) with some fresh sweet corn in the coming weeks. I feel better knowing it’s good for my bones!

 But, if you make just one recipe from this issue this fall, definitely opt for Family-Favorite Cheeseburger Pasta (p. 65). It’s our cover recipe; it’s ready in 30 minutes, and I swear it really does taste like a cheeseburger! I couldn’t believe it! Polish off the meal with one of those Chocolate Peanut Parfaits (p. 66), and you’ll have a guaranteed family-pleaser. I promise!

Did you have any favorites? I’d love to hear about them!

Happy cooking!
Mary

Mary Spencer
Editor, Healthy Cooking