Test Kitchen Recipes
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Pressure-Cooker Spanish Chili
I like to prepare this Spanish chili on the weekend so I have an instant weeknight dinner on hand. I've come to love my pressure cooker because it makes mealtime a breeze. —Lynn Faria, Meriden, Connecticut
Super-Duper Chili
No one ever guesses the "secret ingredient" in this recipe that I created. A can of mushroom soup is what...
Zippy Pork Chili
In addition to eating this chili the traditional way (with a spoon!), my family likes to scoop bites onto tortilla...
Saucy Ranch Beans
With two men in the house, I need to put together stick-to-your ribs meals. My husband and son are never...
Six-Bean Chili
When it's cold and frosty outside, this meatless chili is sure to warm you up. It's packed with fiber, protein...
Mexican Bean ‘n’ Barley Chili
Chili powder adds just the right amount of “heat” to this filling, fast and fabulous vegetarian meal idea from Lana...
Quick Pork Chili
A dear neighbor gave me a pot of this delicious chili, and I asked for the recipe. The pork sausage...
Chicken Chili Nachos
This is a “dash in the pan” dish that’s always a hit. The spicy nachos have plenty of chicken and...
Meatless Chili Mac
I came across this recipe in a newspaper years ago and it’s been a hit at our house ever since....
Taco Stovetop Supper
In Addy, Washington, Barbara Ingils serves a crowd with her quick-to-fix skillet supper that gets zip from taco seasoning mix....
30-Minute Chili
On a brisk day, I don't think anything is more appealing than a steaming bowl of this zesty chili. I...
Hearty Vegetable Bean Soup
Chock-full of vegetables and beans, this hearty soup is sure to satisfy your hungry bunch on a winter night. Writes...
Zippy Sausage Chili
Our family loves Mexican food, but I wasn't happy with any chili recipes I came across. So I decided to...
Wild West Chili
My sister-in-law, who has cooked for many years at the family ranch, shared this hearty recipe with me. I make...
Quick Chili
Canned soup and beans are the secrets to the recipe's rapid preparation. For even faster meal making brown, drain and...
Corn and Bean Chili
My family favors corn in a variety of dishes, including this one.—Mary Pitts, Powder Springs, Georgia
Beef ‘n’ Chili Beans
I took this dish to the last church meal we had, and it was a hit! Several of the ladies...
Sweet Surprise Chili
I’ve won three chili cook-offs with this recipe. Everyone loves it, and they’re always amazed when I reveal the secret...
Ranch Bean Chili
Loaded with beans, peppers, tomatoes and corn, this hearty, colorful chili is sure to be a family hit. I often...
Steak And Bean Chili
My husband, Steve, actually created the recipe for this meaty chili when he was in high school...he entered a chili...
Bean Vegetable Chili
Because it is so hearty, no one misses the meat in this chili. Both family and friends ask me to...
Vegetable Bean Chili
Meet the Cook: Because it is so hearty, no one misses the meat in this chili. Both family - my...
30-Minute Three-Bean Chili
Hearty ingredients and zesty spices will make you forget that this chunky no-meat chili is good for you. It's loaded...
South-of-the-Border Stew
A friend gave me this recipe many years ago and my family just loves it! Feel free to increase the...
Quick and Easy Chili
This quick and easy chili recipe can be made in a flash and easily doubled or tripled to satisfy any...
Chili For Two
"This flavorful chili is still thick and hearty even though it makes a small batch," confirms Norma Grogg of St....
Jalapeno Bean Dip
This is the snack my family usually requests. We especially like to make this zippy dip on camping trips. —Lorene...
Terrific Taco Salad
I invented this recipe several years ago. It's quick to make, and uses ingredients I usually have on hand in...
Sweet ‘n’ Snappy Chili
I created this dish by combining two different recipes plus some of my own ideas. Folks are pleasantly surprised to...
Southwestern Vegetable Soup
In addition to being a teacher, I'm a graduate student and mother of three. So this quick and easy soup...