Kitchen & Culinary Tools: Guides, Reviews, Care & Recipes

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    Pistachio Meringue Sandwich Cookies

    1 review

    Traditional macarons are confections made with egg whites, sugar and almonds. Our easy version calls for pistachios and features a...


    Gingerbread Spritz

    4 reviews

    I get so busy during the Christmas season that cutout cookies are a hassle. But I love gingerbread and spritz...


    Mimosa Butter Cookies

    4 reviews

    You can add many different flavors to butter cookies to make them your own. Try an alternate type of citrus...


    Mocha Meringue Sandwich Cookies

    These crisp, chewy cookies can be made any size you choose. They're also great with a variety of fillings—try making...


    Peeps House

    Create a sweet house for your favorite Easter basket treat. Use pastel candies to decorate the roof and nest. —Taste...


    Santa’s Stuffed Belly Cookies

    I have been seeing "surprise inside cookies" for a few years and really wanted to come up with my own...


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    Classic French Onion Soup

    61 reviews

    Enjoy my signature French onion soup the way my granddaughter Becky does: I make onion soup for her in a...


    Mini Chocolate Chip Sandwich Cookies

    1 review

    I love baking cookies to give as gifts to my family and friends. I created this recipe for my annual...

    Holiday Meringue Miniatures

    1 review

    My kids love these light melt-in-your-mouth cookies, and we have fun making them. These were always on our Christmas cookie...


    Blackened Tilapia with Zucchini Noodles

    9 reviews

    I love quick and bright meals like this one-skillet wonder. The way it tastes, you'd think it takes a lot...


    Chocolate S’mores Tart

    2 reviews

    I created this tart for my kids, who love having s'mores on the fire pit. It’s truly indulgent. We simply...


    Orange Shrimp Mojo

    2 reviews

    With jalapeno, orange and avocado, this enticing entree is spicy, tangy and fresh with every bite. The sauce beautifully glazes...


    Decorative Easter Egg

    3 reviews

    TAKE A CRACK at crafting this sugar ary shell from CT’s cooks. It’s sure to make
    Easter “eggstra” special!...


    Braised Pork with Tomatillos

    4 reviews

    A pork braise is a sure way to make people’s mouths water. The tomatillos in this dish offer a subtle...


    Fish with Fennel

    1 review

    This brightly-flavored fish is a great showcase for fennel. You'll use the seeds, bulb and fronds. This is an excellent...


    Almond Cream Spritz

    11 reviews

    Love spritz cookies at Christmastime? Try this version featuring almond-flavored dough. Sprinkle them with colored sugar for the holidays or...


    Pomegranate Creme Brulee

    Creme brulee is a decadent, elegant dessert that I reserve for the holidays and special occasions. This version features the...

    Caramel Pecans

    6 reviews

    "Make a pot of coffee or fix a drink, this takes a while! It's worth it though-this recipe is a...


    Christmas Cranberry Punch

    Every year my grandma made her zingy punch for our Christmas Eve feast. —Helen Roland, Miami, Florida


    Rhubarb Tart with Shortbread Crust

    8 reviews

    Here's a perfect ending to a grilled summer meal! Between the creamy texture, the pretty color and the buttery crust,...


    Sparkly Meringue Snowmen

    For my son’s first Christmas home from Iraq, I wanted everything to feel magical. He loves meringue cookies, so I...


    Berry-Filled Butter Ribbons

    1 review

    Tangy boysenberry is an unusual for a cookie, but it goes well with chocolate. I change the sprinkles and even...


    Dipped Chocolate Logs

    When my sister and I were little, we used to beg my mother and grandmother to make these buttery chocolate...

    Fig-Carrot Stuffed Kabocha Squash

    While searching for a new winter squash variety, I stumbled upon kabocha squash—it really wowed me. The flavor and texture...


    White Chocolate Coconut Fudge

    A small bite of this rich candy is all you need to satisfy a sweet tooth. My family prefers it...


    Homemade Snow Globes

    4 reviews

    You'll be snowed under with offers from kids wanting to help you put together these cute snow globes. Just make...


    Baked Alaska

    2 reviews

    This is an impressive dessert for any occasion. For Thanksgiving, I make the pumpkin version of this Baked Alaska recipe...


    Snowflake Cake

    There will be a flurry of fuss when our eye-catching cake appears on your holiday table. Have fun fashioning snowflakes...


    Curry Powder

    3 reviews

    Making your own homemade curry powder is easier, and tastier, than you think! I think it's much better than any...