Recipes by Technique

Hone your cooking skills with these recipes arranged by cooking technique. Here’s where you can master baking, braising, grilling, roasting and more.

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    Picnic Fruit Punch

    5 reviews

    This pink cooler is deliciously thirst-quenching on a warm day. Seeing its color, folks guess it might be pink lemonade....


    Moscow Mule

    1 review

    Here's an old-time cocktail that was popular in the 1940s and '50s. A Moscow Mule is traditionally served in a...


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    Marinated Thanksgiving Turkey

    13 reviews

    My family enjoys this Thanksgiving turkey because it cooks up tender, tasty and golden brown. Build up flavor by marinating...


    Lobster Rolls

    5 reviews

    Mayonnaise infused with dill and lemon lends refreshing flavor to these super sandwiches. Try pan-toasting the buns in butter for...


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    Grilled Ground Turkey Burgers

    5 reviews

    These juicy, tender patties on whole wheat buns make a wholesome, satisfying sandwich. We especially like to make grilled turkey...


    Frozen Greek Vanilla Yogurt

    5 reviews

    It's so simple and easy to make your own frozen Greek yogurt, you might even want to get the kids...


    BBQ Meat Loaf Minis

    46 reviews

    Kids can have fun helping to prepare these mini meat loaves in muffin cups. For extra spice, we sometimes add...


    Pepperoni Pasta Salad

    19 reviews

    Using zesty Italian salad dressing is an easy way to add a lot of flavor to this pasta salad with...

    Whole Wheat Pizza Dough

    6 reviews

    Pizza, egg pockets, stromboli—this make-ahead whole wheat pizza dough has endless potential for quick and impressive breakfasts, lunches or dinners....


    Apple Pie Filling

    19 reviews

    My family is always delighted to see an oven-fresh pie cooling on the counter. What a convenience it is to...


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    Mom’s Meat Loaf

    213 reviews

    Mom made the best meat loaf, and now I do too. When I first met my husband, he wasn't a...


    Cream Cheese Pumpkin Muffins

    10 reviews

    I first made this recipe back in 1987 and have since made it many times over the years because it's...


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    Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

    86 reviews

    I'm one of the cooking project leaders for my daughter's 4-H club, where these soft, delicious cookies were a huge...


    Chocolate Monster Cookies

    3 reviews

    My four grandsons started attending "Grandma's cooking school" when they were as young as 4. These easy monster cookies are...


    Sweet-and-Sour Pork with Pineapple

    22 reviews

    After my sister moved away to the university, I used to visit her on weekends. She often made this wonderful...


    Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake Pie

    5 reviews

    I use the jam made from our farm's plentiful wild raspberries to give this pretty dessert its marbled effect. While...


    Shortbread Lemon Bars

    25 reviews

    I've put together two family cookbooks over the years, and this recipe ranks among my favorites. The special lemon bars...

    Mexican-Inspired Chicken Soup

    83 reviews

    This zesty chicken taco soup is loaded with corn and black beans in a mildly spicy red broth. As a...


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    Taco Lasagna

    136 reviews

    If you like foods with southwestern flair, this just might become a new favorite. Loaded with cheese, meat and beans,...


    Orange Cream Pops

    13 reviews

    For a lower-fat alternative to ice cream-filled pops, try this citrus novelty. The tangy orange flavor will make your taste...


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    Cherry Cheese Logs

    1 review

    Our party guests flock to this holiday gem of an appetizer - cherry-studded cream cheese served with graham or water...


    Lime-Rosemary Shrimp Skewers

    2 reviews

    I had a big bunch of rosemary, so I turned the stems into skewers for grilling shrimp. Serve with rice...


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    Banana Split Icebox Cake

    28 reviews

    A friend showed me how to make a traditional icebox cake with just cream and graham crackers. I make it...

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    Loaded Baked Potato Dip

    26 reviews

    I never thought of using waffle-cut fries as a scoop for dip until a friend of mine did at a...


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    Almost It’s-It Ice Cream Sandwiches

    8 reviews

    You'll discover why this treat is so popular in San Francisco. It's snack heaven—ice cream, delicious oatmeal cookies and a...


    Nanny’s Fruitcake Cookies

    7 reviews

    My grandmother always made a holiday fruitcake. I turned her recipe into cookies that are perfect anytime, especially with a...


    Grilled Chicken, Mango & Blue Cheese Tortillas

    2 reviews

    Here's a fantastic outdoor appetizer to kick-start your summer get-togethers. We double or triple the ingredients when we host parties....


    Chocolate Marshmallow Peanut Butter Squares

    3 reviews

    I combined a couple of recipes to create these crunchy, chocolaty bars that burst with peanut butter flavor, marshmallows and...


    Iowa Ham Balls

    11 reviews

    This is a special recipe my whole family likes. Every time they visit and I make ham balls, they're all...