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    Bacon, Blue Cheese & Fig Bruschetta

    This is my decadent, robust version of bruschetta. I like to serve it at parties, especially on New Year’s or other winter holidays. If you don’t like blue cheese, you can substitute feta or goat cheese. —Kristyne Mcdougle Walter, Lorain, Ohio

    Minty Pea Soup with Lemon

    This is one of our favorite St. Patrick's Day meals that also tastes great other times of the year. You...


    Chocolate Cupcakes with Strawberry Filling

    2 reviews

    My husband and I got engaged on Valentine’s Day, so the holiday is extra special in our house. Each year...


    Mother’s Day Ham

    1 review

    After one bite, my husband informed me this slow-cooker ham was the best I've ever made. I invented it because...


    Peach Bourbon Shrimp

    After a whiskey tasting in Kentucky, I decided to create this shrimp recipe. Peach bourbon whiskey has notes of caramel,...


    Brandy Alexander Cheesecake

    1 review

    My husband and I really enjoy a good brandy Alexander, so I thought it would be fun to create a...

    Halva-Caramel Alfajores (Caramel Filled Sandwich Cookies)

    A modern twist on a Latin American classic, my delicate butter cookies have an irresistible halvah-caramel center. —Andrea Potischman, Menlo...


    Meaty Wild Rice Meatballs in Cranberry Sauce

    1 review

    We celebrate Indigenous People's Day in October. Native Americans in Minnesota have been harvesting wild rice for several hundred years....


    How to Make Air-Fryer Chicken Tenders Just as Crispy as Your Favorite Fast Food Joint

    When we crave crispy chicken tenders but don't want to deep fry at home, there's only one method that can...


    I Tried the Farberware Countertop Dishwasher and Dishes Take Me a Fraction of the Time

    The Farberware countertop dishwasher is a compact and convenient way to clean your kitchen. Our editor can attest—she's been using...

    I Made the Coconut Cake That Tom Cruise Gifts for Christmas, and It’s Award-Worthy

    Hollywood stars look forward to receiving the 'Tom Cruise cake' during the holiday season. This white chocolate and coconut Bundt...



    Le Creuset Everyday Pan Review: It’s Literally the Only Pan You Need

    This 'Goldilocks Pan' isn't too big or too small—it's a versatile vessel that's just right for roasting, sauteing, simmering, frying,...



    I Made Air-Fryer Apple Pie Bombs and They Were Even Better Than They Sound

    Craving apple pie but don't have the patience to make one? These apple pie bombs are for you!

    Slow-Cooker Guinness Beef Stew

    2 reviews

    Make this traditional Irish stew in your slow cooker! Cooking low and slow creates very tender beef and a robust...


    Best Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp

    Bacon and shrimp make a great team in this super-easy party appetizer. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen


    Meet the Hybrid HexClad Wok, the Ultimate Cooking Companion for One-Pan Meals

    The HexClad wok combines the best elements of cast iron, stainless steel and nonstick into a dynamo of a pan.


    I Tested the Gorgeous Great Jones Dutch Oven, and Fully Expect It to Last a Lifetime

    The Dutchess is undeniably gorgeous, but is this Great Jones Dutch oven more than a pretty face?


    How to Make Crockpot Smothered Pork Chops

    Simple smothered pork chops are the quintessential comfort food—and they're almost foolproof to make in the slow cooker.



    Pressure-Cooker Italian Wedding Soup

    1 review

    I like to buy large bags of frozen meatballs to have on hand for quick-fix meals. Meatballs can be used...



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    Grandmothers Hot Deviled Dungeness Crab Dip

    Every December when Dungeness Crab season opened off the coast of Oregon, my grandmother always made this hot dip. I...




    Bread Dumplings

    I remember enjoying these dumplings as a kid with roast pork or svickova, which is a Czech recipe for braised...