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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    Hungarian Strawberry Pastry Bars

    2 reviews

    This Hungarian pastry has always been a family favorite. The dough is rich and soft , and the layers of...


    Layered BLT Dip

    7 reviews

    When I throw a party for friends, I whip up this addictive layered three-cheese dip. Somehow, it’s always gone within...


    Fudge-Nut Oatmeal Bars

    2 reviews

    Writes Kim Stoller of Smithville, Ohio, "When I make these bars for lunches and snacks, they're gone in a jiffy!"


    Cabbage and Brats

    3 reviews

    Sausage shows up on the table often at Melanie Jones' place. "I make this simple stir-fried supper about every other...


    Sizzling Rice Soup

    5 reviews

    My family enjoys food with flair like this unique Asian soup. Whenever I serve it, it's such a hit that...


    Moist Marble Chiffon Cake

    7 reviews

    Field editor Sharon Evans of Clear Lake, Iowa reports. "This high cake won a blue ribbon for 'best chiffon cake'...


    Double Chocolate Torte

    4 reviews

    If you love chocolate, you won't be able to resist this rich, fudgy torte. I often make it for company...


    Ham and Bean Chowder

    14 reviews

    Meet the Cook: We also call this 2-Day Bean Chowder, since it can be started in the afternoon, chilled overnight...

    Caesar Salad with Grilled Steak and Potatoes

    3 reviews

    We get our grill on for this sizzling steak and potatoes baked in foil. It’s a quick and easy main...


    Campfire Cheese Hash Brown Packets

    3 reviews

    Dining by the campfire? This easy packet of potatoes, bacon and cheese makes a terrific hash. We like to serve...


    Roasted Balsamic Sweet Potatoes

    6 reviews

    By the end of summer, I’m done with the usual potato salad. This warm, spicy side kicks off cozy season....


    Mushroom Pastrami Hoagies

    1 review

    My husband is a firefighter, so I make easy meals I can deliver to him. He likes pastrami, but ham...


    Green Bean and Walnut Salad

    2 reviews

    Cranberries make this side dish delightfully Christmasy. Everyone will love the crunchy walnuts, too. —Deborah Giusti, Hot Springs, Arkansas


    Garlic Chicken Spaghetti

    2 reviews

    Nothing is better then a bowl of homemade spaghetti. This recipe has delicious chicken, garlic and sun-dried tomatoes which add...


    Carrot and Pineapple Bread

    2 reviews

    If you like carrot cake, you'll surely enjoy the taste of this lovely loaf shared by Sue Yount of McBain,...


    Fancy Baked Potatoes

    4 reviews

    I can't count the times I've turned to this tried-and-true recipe when company is coming. The potato filling is creamy...


    Pineapple Pork Kabobs

    1 review

    Pork tenderloin is marinated and grilled to tender perfection in these eye-catching kabobs. Enjoy the skewers with strawberry gelatin and...

    Pilgrim Pudding

    1 review

    With a pleasant pumpkin flavor, caramel and almonds, this rich and creamy pudding from our Test Kitchen tastes decadent, but...


    Grilled Fan Potatoes

    2 reviews

    Try this novel presentation for grilled potatoes. A foil pack makes for quick and easy cleanup, too. —Jeannie Klugh, Lancaster,...


    Pennsylvania Dutch Funny Cake

    11 reviews

    I can still remember my grandma serving this delicious cake on the big wooden table in her farm kitchen. Every...


    Tomato Guacamole Dip

    7 reviews

    With just six ingredients, this refreshing dip is a snap to whip up. From Racine, Wisconsin, Jill Perez says, “It's...


    Kahlua Truffles

    1 review

    I discovered this recipe tucked away in a box of my mother's things. It's such a sweet way to remember...


    Grilled Veggies with Mustard Vinaigrette

    2 reviews

    I make this healthy and inviting side dish whenever friends come over for a cookout. The honeyed vinaigrette lets the...

    Dilled Potato-Leek Soup

    4 reviews

    “It’s your ‘leeky day,’” writes Agnes Ward of Stratford, Ontario. “This smooth, comforting soup is scrumptious and always gets rave...


    Beer-Glazed Ham

    4 reviews

    Here’s a fuss-free way to “fancy up” your Easter ham that everyone will love. Explains Kim Ryon of Factoryville, Pennsylvania,...


    Grilled Shrimp with Spicy-Sweet Sauce

    3 reviews

    These finger-lickin' shrimp practically fly off the platter at my get-togethers. Play with the amount of sriracha to get the...


    Chicken Cordon Bleu Calzones

    6 reviews

    These tempting puffs are an elegant alternative to a traditional chicken pie. The recipe combines the delicate flavor of chicken...


    Lemon & Rosemary Shortbread Cookies

    13 reviews

    Lemon and rosemary make these luscious treats a sweet surprise for a few friends. —Malorie Harris, Wildomar, California


    Crab Mornay

    3 reviews

    "I sometimes have unexpected dinner guests, so I keep the ingredients for this easy microwave entree on hand," relates Beverly...