Dishes and Beverages

My friend and I enjoy mushroom hunting. The exercise and fresh air, along with the beauty of the outdoors is...

This ravioli is ready in a flash, tossed with your favorite pasta sauce, then sprinkled with freshly shaved Parmesan cheese....

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

Pork tenderloin is a family favorite at my house. I’m always looking for new ways to cook it, so I...

I've made this creamy, hearty mushroom appetizer for years—it's a big hit every time.—Barbara Pletzke, Herndon, Virginia

If you’re a guacamole lover, try this fun grilled version that has a smoky flavor. The veggies tend to darken...

Upgrade a lunchtime classic into a dinnertime feast with a few fancy yet simple tweaks. —Karel Reynolds, Rutherfordton, North Carolina

"You don't miss the oil when topping a green salad with this light and tangy homemade dressing," assures Suzanne Schreiber...

By pairing apples and candy, I came up with this creation#151;a kind of toffee apple in a pie crust!. A...

Jazz up the basic batter with golden pineapple, red cherries and pecan halves to create this lovely upside-down dessert. "I...

Joan sometimes adds chocolate syrup to the basic batter to produce the lovely swirls in this moist marbled loaf. "For...

Your guests will never dream that this scrumptious pie, created by our Test Kitchen staff, is lighter. It is the...

In Niles, Ohio, Sandra Small combines sliced franks with plenty of green pepper, onions and tomatoes for this well-seasoned entree....

Although this pizza doesn't have sauce, it gets unforgettable flavor from a blend of cheeses, vegetables and garlic. Using frozen...

"I can whip up a batch of this rice pudding in no time," relates Ruth Hannan of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. "It...

When you're in the mood for soup that's big on beef flavor, reach for this robust recipe on beef flavor,...

I rely on packaged greens and a handful of other ingredients, so it comes together in no time.—Kelly Olson, Moab,...

"For a crunchy tasty snack mix that's perfect for parties or to take along to satisfy the 'munchies', give this...

You won't believe how easy it is to whip up these soft chewy treats. "Our kids just adore these cookies...

Jane Hardy of Henderson, Texas uses canned items, including kidney beans, cream-style corn and tomato sauce, to dress up ground...

"Raised on a small farm, I've been cooking for years," writes Elmira Trombetti. She tops fruit filling with a smooth...

Leftover chicken finds a delicious place in this refreshing salad. The first time I served this to my in-laws, my...

While making eggs, I wanted something different, so I created this egg bake. We loved it! I hope you will,...

Little cubs can't resist gobbling up the crackers, cereal, raisins and candy in this sweet snack mix created in our...

My grandmother used to make this pie when I was a small child. A Brooklyn woman gave her the recipe,...

A cool, creamy raspberry dip enhances the naturally sweet flavor of fruit.

After a hectic day, our family loves coming home to the inviting smell of Italian beef wafting from our slow...

These colorful kabobs from our Test Kitchen home economists pair special shrimp and garden-fresh vegetables for a memorable main dish...

When my husband and I were first married, we dined at an inn that served a flavorful plum soup. After...