Recipes by Technique

We like to stir different flavored candy canes into the dough for fun variety. —Joan Cossette, Colbert, Washington

You’re moments away from a pan of creamy fudge. Just microwave, stir and spread. This easy homemade fudge recipe is...

I've perfected my own Cajun seasoning made from 11 herbs and spices. But in this recipe, a store-bought variety works...

My family laughs at me when I tell them that this poor dough never has a change for an hour,...

These meatballs are a favorite around our area. On May 17, Norwegian Independence Day, many people serve them with a...

Mother frequently made this comforting chicken tortilla casserole when I was growing up. Our family would scrape the pan clean....

This corn has earned a permanent place on our special-occasion menus. While
my whole family loves it, my son...

I concocted this colorful bread for a Christmas tea buffet. The lemony loaves received so many compliments that I now...

Biscuits and beans are common ingredients in traditional country cooking. This recipe earned an honorable mention when I entered it...

It's so much fun to surprise people with the crushed popcorn in these yummy cookies. They're definitely a distinctive cookie...

This recipe has evolved over the past eight years. After I added the thyme, ham and sour cream, my husband...

Peanut butter lovers go nuts for these rich little sandwich cookies. On a hot day, sandwich ice cream between the...

The name of this Italian-inspired dish means "baked pasta with beans." But my busy family translates it as "super satisfying...

Because this no-bake blueberry cheesecake doesn't contain eggs, it's lighter but also very creamy and refreshing.—Ken Gallagher, Hastings, Nebraska

A pleasingly moist cake, this treat is the one I requested that my mom make each year for my birthday....

With flecks of mint candy, this peppermint ice cream recipe is perfect for the holidays. —Berneice Metcalf, Leavenworth, Washington

This recipe won Grand Champion at the Alaska State Fair, and with just one bite, you'll see why! The decadent...

This no-bake pumpkin pie includes a delicious cream cheese layer. It's a terrific make-ahead dessert because it needs to refrigerate...

This appetizer is the perfect start to any meal. It's always been a big hit with our family and friends....

No need to hunt through kielbasa and potato recipes, this smoky take steals the show as a hearty home-style, all-in-one...

My mother Esther created this recipe, and I've been making the cookies in her honor every Christmas since then. People...

This layered salad is a family favorite from a church cookbook I've had for 40 years. The bacon adds a...

This potato latke recipe is tasty at any meal. For the ultimate crispiness, squeeze out all the liquid from the...

This simple, yet scrumptious chicken lo mein recipe is the perfect stir-fry meal. Follow our handy step-by-step video below for...

This creamy strawberry tart boasts a crunchy chocolate layer tucked next to the crust. Try making individual tartlets instead of...

As a competitive figure skater, I need high-energy snacks to keep me going. These cookies are loaded with nuts, chips...

This luscious mix of sweet potatoes, spices and nuts is like serving pecan pie and sweet potato pie together. Bake...

Using chicken fingers in this recipe makes for the perfectly sized taco and also cuts down on prep time. I...

This recipe came from my grandmother and was originally written in German. It is one of my favorite treat at...