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    Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies

    9 reviews

    These festive sugar-coated red velvet cookies are perfect for Christmas. They're just as delicious as they are beautiful. —Colleen Delawder,...


    Quick and Easy Chicken Poke Bowl

    4 reviews

    This chicken poke bowl is a terrific alternative when sushi-grade fish isn't in the budget. I love it because it's...


    Portuguese Shrimp

    8 reviews

    I received this recipe nearly 40 years ago from a co-worker who was raised in Portugal. She made this Portuguese...


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    43 Diabetic-Friendly Slow Cooker Soups

    People with diabetes can take advantage of easy slow cooker soups, too. These healthy soups are perfect for a cozy...


    Mulled Wine Margaritas

    These margarita wine cocktails are so fun, festive and unique. This favorite holiday beverage has complex flavors and warms the...


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    Oktoberfest Casserole

    7 reviews

    In northeastern Ohio, we love German flavors. This delicious casserole is a trifecta mashup of my favorite dishes. It combines...


    Multi-Cooker Cheddar Gruyere Macaroni and Cheese

    1 review

    You can't beat this rich and creamy Ninja Foodi mac and cheese. This multi-cooker recipe is a new twist on...


    Chocolate Pecan Fudge

    Even though fudge is a classic at Christmastime, people are excited for this chocolate pecan fudge year-round. Switch out the...

    9 Slow-Cooker Meals Inspired by Joanna Gaines

    Joanna Gaines is a busy cookbook author, TV host and mother to five children, so she has to be familiar...


    Sausage and Pancake Casserole

    12 reviews

    Trial and error made this pancake casserole recipe one that my family asks for time and time again. It's so...


    Cranberry-Apple Spritzer

    This is an easy five-ingredient drink to make for your guests for the holidays. Serve it hot or cold. —Courtney...


    Pressure-Cooker Andouille Red Beans and Rice

    Once my husband's favorite New Orleans takeout closed, I challenged myself to develop a tasty red beans and rice recipe...


    Knish

    Knish is a classic Jewish comfort food. Sometimes I make this recipe as tiny appetizers, which are more like rolls,...


    Mama’s Buttermilk Coconut Pie

    3 reviews

    My mama showed me how to make this pie about 40 years ago, just as her mama showed her how...


    Cheesy Cauliflower Breakfast Casserole

    3 reviews

    I love finding new ways to add veggies to my meals. This cauliflower breakfast casserole swaps in riced cauliflower for...


    Cake Mix Brownies

    9 reviews

    These cake mix brownies are a mashup of two of my favorite desserts. A woman I worked with gave me...


    Smoked Mac and Cheese

    2 reviews

    I found this smoked mac and cheese recipe, and I kept working with the ingredients until I discovered the perfect...

    Hot Creole Shrimp Dip

    4 reviews

    I came across a recipe for hot crawfish dip, and it sounded delicious, but we don't have a lot of...


    Perfect Sushi Rice

    2 reviews

    There's a lot more you can do with sushi rice besides making homemade sushi. Use it to create...


    Pesto Star Bread

    I was excited to work with the Taste of Home Test Kitchen to make a savory version of my


    Christmas Pavlova

    1 review

    Crisp and crunchy on the outside, soft and almost marshmallowy on the inside, this elegant pavlova gets dressed up for...


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    Best Hummus

    2 reviews

    Hummus is my go-to appetizer when I need something quick, easy and impressive. Over the years I've picked up a...


    Larb Gai

    1 review

    Larb gai (Thai chicken salad) is a dish made with ground chicken, chiles, mint and basil. Serve as a main...

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    18 Breakfasts You Can Make in Your Air Fryer

    These air fryer breakfast recipes from a mix of home cooks, bloggers and our Test Kitchen will perk you up...


    The Best Grills of 2024

    We found the best grill for every kind of pitmaster. Don't forget to check out our ultimate guide to...


    Dry-Rub Grilled Pork Chops over Cannellini Greens

    4 reviews

    My family was not a huge fan of pork until I tried this pork chops and green beans recipe. Feel...


    Miso Butter Roasted Chicken

    4 reviews

    I love this recipe for its simple front-end prep. Spatchcock the chicken yourself or ask your butcher to spatchcock it...


    Mushroom & Bacon Spaghetti Squash Bowl

    This spaghetti squash bowl has a light cream sauce, along with fresh sage and crispy bacon. I love spaghetti squash...


    Plum Pork Spicy Meatballs with Bok Choy and Zucchini

    1 review

    I am a huge fan of sweet, salty and spicy, and now I'm trying to make healthier choices. This recipe...