Test Kitchen Recipes

The recipe for these four-ingredient homemade buttermilk biscuits has been handed down for many generations. —Fran Thompson, Tarboro, North Carolina

Fresh spinach gives this recipe a tasty twist. That leafy green plus yellow peppers, snow-white mushrooms and tomato sauce make...

After tasting a similar soup in a restaurant, I went home and cooked up my own version. It's so soothing...

"We live on the farm where my husband was raised," shares Rita Pischke of Whitemouth, Manitoba. "Whenever we find wild...

My family really enjoys the flavor of corned beef so I invented this casserole. It is so easy to whip...

My father grows a large buttercup squash patch, so each fall, I get an ample amount of his harvest. I...

This cozy recipe is delicious for breakfast or brunch. I usually make a double batch because everyone wants more! With...

This chewy caramel recipe is a must at our house for Christmas. I made these with my children, and now...

Crunchy vegetables, savory ground beef and a flaky crust—there's a lot to like in these little pockets! —Violet Heaton, Portland,...

These are a bit different from traditional pasties, but the ingredients are probably already in your kitchen. My husband really...

Any round loaf works as a serving bowl for this cream-cheesy dip, with spinach, cheddar, water chestnuts and, yes, bacon....

I'm a huge fan of taking classic dishes and adding some flair to them. I also like to change up...

Here in the Ozarks, black walnuts are very plentiful and are often called "Black Gold." We usually start harvesting the...

This bacon cheeseburger tater tot casserole is the perfect dish to bribe your kids; homework, chores, piano practice—consider them...

This down-home recipe reminds me of my mother, who was raised in the South. It calls for cube steak instead...

When I'm entertaining, this colorful dish is my top menu choice. My friends can't resist the hearty appetizer topped with...

Watching my mother cook from scratch, I hardly knew that anything was available "pre-made" until I'd left home. One of...

I make this for all occasions because it goes well with any kind of meat. When I take the warm...

A friend from New Hampshire gave me this Jewish apple cake recipe, which took a blue ribbon at the county...

Chopped green onions and sweet red pepper bring a bit of color to this golden entree. The creamy filling features...

One bite of fudgy flourless chocolate cake and you'll see why it's pure pleasure for confirmed chocoholics! A small slice...

These yummy deviled eggs went over so well at our summer cookouts, I started making them for holiday dinners, too....

I made this dish for a party with our friends. It was a big hit! —Lauren Kargen, Buffalo, New York

The original comfort food, macaroni and cheese gets a makeover with the addition of cubed ham and grated Parmesan. Kids...

This is probably the easiest chili cheese dip that I've ever come across, but it's one of my best-tasting recipes,...

These chocolate peanut butter balls (no bake!) are always popular at my church's annual Christmas fundraiser. They resemble chestnuts or...

My family never cared for doughnuts much until they tried these. Their light-as-a-feather texture and golden brown color are so...

Appetizers really don’t get any easier than this. These shooters can be made ahead, they’re colorful, and they won’t weigh...

I love serving this blueberry scone recipe to visiting friends and family. I always make sure a have a few...