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

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    Christmas Cranberry Punch

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


    New England Iced Tea

    While growing up in Massachusetts, my family spent summers at our cottage. These cocktails for the adults were a regional...


    Strawberry-Basil Vinegar

    The mild, fruity flavor of this strawberry vinaigrette complements any tossed salad. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin


    Rum Raisin Creme Brulee

    Inspired by a favorite ice cream flavor, I created this make-ahead recipe to free up some time in the kitchen....


    Lemon-Basil Mojito Mocktails

    In this twist on the classic summer beverage, lemon and basil take the place of mint. For a grown-up version,...


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    Butter Cookies

    10 reviews

    This great butter cookie recipe is a favorite of my nephews, who love the creamy frosting. —Ruth Griggs, South Hill,...


    Pumpkin Creme Brulee

    7 reviews

    I've never met a creme brulee that I didn't love! I'm not a big pumpkin fan, but this is fantastic....


    Hard Maple Candy

    2 reviews

    During the war, the women at my grandmother's church would donate sugar rations throughout the year so they'd have enough...

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    Old-Fashioned Hard Candy

    2 reviews

    The color of this old-fashioned hard candy is beautiful, and people are surprised by the wonderful watermelon flavor! —Amy Short,...


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    Cheesecake-Stuffed Strawberries

    61 reviews

    These luscious cheesecake-stuffed strawberries are the perfect bite-sized dessert. —Stephen Munro, Beaver Bank, Nova Scotia


    Dreamy S’more Pie

    21 reviews

    I love desserts and was looking for a way to use hazelnut spread when I came up with this recipe....


    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...


    Chocolate Peppermint Spritz Cookies

    8 reviews

    I love to make spritz cookies. Each year I make several varieties of cookies and then deliver them to friends....


    Classic Sweet Potato Pie

    7 reviews

    This simple but special deep-dish pie provides a down-home finish to hearty autumn meals. Pecans and pumpkin pie spices make...


    Cucumber Canapes

    4 reviews

    I always get requests for the recipe for these canapes whenever I serve them. They're delicate finger sandwiches with a...


    Butter Mints

    4 reviews

    These creamy butter mints are smooth as silk and melt in your mouth! As a wife and mother of three...

    Strawberries with Chocolate Cream Filling

    12 reviews

    Just a sweet little something to top off any meal and make it special. These party-pretty bites are as easy...


    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...


    California Sushi Rolls

    5 reviews

    These taste as good as any restaurant or store-bought California rolls. Plus, this is one of the easiest sushi recipes...


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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...


    Berry-Filled Doughnuts

    7 reviews

    Four ingredients are all you'll need for this sure-bet breakfast treat. Friends and family will never guess that refrigerated buttermilk...


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    Chocolate Eclairs

    11 reviews

    With creamy filling and fudgy frosting, this chocolate eclair recipe is extra special. —Jessica Campbell, Viola, Wisconsin

    Chocolate Meringue Stars

    12 reviews

    These light, delicate chocolate meringue cookies are always a hit. Their big chocolate flavor makes it difficult to keep the...


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    Chocolate Ganache Peanut Butter Cupcakes

    12 reviews

    I've been baking cakes for years and enjoy trying new combinations of flavors and textures. For this peanut butter cupcake...


    Holiday Snow Globe Cake

    10 reviews

    I can change up the decorations on this cake depending on the holiday—or birthday. My daughter loves this Christmas version....


    Royal Icing

    5 reviews

    Curious to learn how to make royal icing? Our Test Kitchen experts have mastered this royal icing recipe for this...


    Gluten-Free Apple Cider Doughnuts

    11 reviews

    I wanted to make a gluten-free apple cider doughnut that tasted so good, the fact that it’s gluten-free is beside...


    Sour Cream Topping

    Our home economist use this sweet and tangy Sour Cream Topping to complement the Raspberry Sauce also found in Recipe...