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    We Made Authentic Kentucky Hot Browns, and Now We Know Why This Recipe Is Famous

    This recipe for a traditional Kentucky Hot Brown will keep you dancing all night long!


    How to Make Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole

    This cheeseburger Tater Tot casserole is a two-pot, crowd-pleasing dish that will make even picky eaters smile.


    How to Make Copycat Starbucks Cake Pops

    Use this easy copycat recipe for Starbucks cake pops to create any flavor combo your heart desires.


    How to Make Vegan Tacos

    You can top vegan tacos with just about anything, but we love this fresh homemade pico de gallo.


    The Best Bread Machines for All Types of Bakers

    Make baking easy with a bread maker. Our Test Kitchen tried 10 different brands to find the best bread makers...


    Fried Burrata

    It's hard to beat the combination of flavors and textures of rich, creamy fried burrata. Enjoy it with crisp crostini...


    Lemon Macarons

    These light and airy lemon macarons are perfect for special occasions or to give as gifts. —Josh Rink, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

    We Hit Up 7 Drive-Thrus to Find the Best Fast-Food Fish Sandwich

    After trying 7 options, the best fast-food fish sandwich doesn't even taste like it came from a drive-thru.


    How to Make Million-Dollar Bacon for an Easy Breakfast Upgrade

    Is anything better than bacon? Maybe million-dollar bacon, aka "millionaire's bacon." Spicy, sweet and simple to make, this rich bacon...


    Dash’s New $10 Novelty Waffle Maker Creates an Easter Egg-Shaped Stack

    Turn your favorite waffle batter into a fun and festive Easter breakfast with this clever novelty waffle maker!



    Best Home Cooks: Eric Jones

    Food blogger and Best Home Cook Eric Jones takes to the kitchen to strike a balance between the comfort food...


    Best Home Cooks: Liz Harris

    Her family’s fourth-generation farm in New England beckoned this Best Home Cook to return home to grow, cook and create...


    6 Types of Salmon

    What's the difference between wild and farmed, coho and king, or Pacific and Atlantic salmon? Here's a helpful guide to...


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    We Made The Pioneer Woman’s Favorite Meat Loaf, and the Recipe Is a Keeper

    Wrapped in bacon and topped with a zippy sauce, The Pioneer Woman meat loaf is a true masterpiece.


    Bacon Pretzel Fury

    I tried a bacon pretzel fury the last time I was at Busch Gardens, and afterward I ferociously tried to...


    How to Make the Best Vegan Enchiladas

    This recipe for vegan enchiladas is packed with flavorful vegetables and topped with a creamy cashew sauce. It's great for...


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    We Tried Whipped Brown Butter and Butter Couldn’t Get Better

    Take your butter from good to god-tier in a matter of minutes.


    Mediterranean Braised Chicken Thighs

    12 reviews

    This chicken and artichoke dish was inspired by a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Santorini for my parents' 40th anniversary. It's cooked...


    Sweet and Hot Chicken with Dill Pickle Sauce

    7 reviews

    This is my low-carb version of Nashville hot chicken. We try to cut carbs as much as possible, so the...


    Twice-Cooked Fried Chicken

    Fried chicken is my favorite food, so it’s no surprise that I’ve tried dozens of recipes looking for the perfect...

    Sweet and Spicy Chicken with Pumpkin Waffles

    3 reviews

    Whether you’re indulging for brunch or dinner, these chicken and waffles do it all. The Sriracha syrup adds a special...


    Three-Cup Buttermilk Fried Chicken

    1 review

    This recipe combines my Chinese roots with the southern-style fried chicken I've eaten over the past few years in Oklahoma....


    Cranberry-Orange Chicken Risotto

    This pressure-cooker chicken risotto is impressive enough to be on a restaurant menu. The ingredients are comforting and make for...


    Mighty Nice Curried Chicken with Rice

    1 review

    This was one of the first chicken recipes I prepared for my husband more than 54 years ago. His exclamation?...


    Smothered Cabbage

    Ham adds smoky and salty flavor to this southern side dish. You could also used smoked sausage, smoked turkey leg...


    Old-Fashioned Ham and Bean Soup

    2 reviews

    This old-fashioned version of ham and bean soup starts with dried navy beans, but you could start with great northern...