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    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...


    Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Chocolate Mole Soup

    2 reviews

    This recipe is perfect for those days when you’re craving something just a little bit different. It’s spicy, flavorful and...


    The Best Indoor Grill for Your Kitchen

    If you want to be able to grill in inclement weather or during the off-season, you're going to love our...

    Mango Chicken Thighs with Basil-Coconut Sauce

    5 reviews

    This recipe brings the restaurant to my home kitchen. And it’s easy, too! The meal comes together quickly and fills...


    Dutch Oven Raisin Walnut Bread

    2 reviews

    On a cold day, nothing is better than a warm, crusty Dutch oven raisin bread filled with walnuts. —Catherine Ward,...


    Pork and Hominy Stew

    1 review

    This pork hominy stew, also known as pozole, is a delicious southwestern delicacy. I moved it to the slow cooker...


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    20 Slow-Cooker Recipes That Taste So Much Better Doused in Gravy

    Every meal tastes better with gravy! Give these tasty, gravy-doused slow-cooker recipes a try.


    The 9 Best Slow Cookers to Keep on Your Counter

    It should be easy to make a home-cooked meal, even on busy days! Here are our favorite slow cookers, along...


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    8 KitchenAid Mixer Mistakes Everyone’s Made

    You love your KitchenAid mixer, but are you using it properly?