Test Kitchen Recipes

"I remember my grandmother making this wonderful 'wilted' salad with leaf lettuce from her garden and serving it with a...

An Onion Blossoms—whole onions cut to resemble a flower and then deep-fried—were the talk of the town when served at...

I like to keep this good-for-you dip on hand, along with a variety of cut-up vegetables, for an easy snack.—Hazel...

This wonderful side dish goes well with any meat stew. I use whatever fresh herbs I have on hand along...

Inspired by a favorite ice cream flavor, I created this make-ahead recipe to free up some time in the kitchen....

The ever-popular combination of strawberries and chocolate shines in these rich, decadent strawberry truffles. I often double the recipe to...

A Mississippi home cook gave me her recipe for grits casserole. It baked like traditional custard. I garnish it with...

My friend and I enjoy mushroom hunting. The exercise and fresh air, along with the beauty of the outdoors is...

This ravioli is ready in a flash, tossed with your favorite pasta sauce, then sprinkled with freshly shaved Parmesan cheese....

Years ago I made this recipe for my kids, and they loved it. One of my daughter's friends would always...

In this twist on the classic summer beverage, lemon and basil take the place of mint. For a grown-up version,...

For weeknights, holidays and special events, we make a sweet and tangy carrot dish flavored with ginger, lemon juice and...

I've made this creamy, hearty mushroom appetizer for years—it's a big hit every time.—Barbara Pletzke, Herndon, Virginia

Upgrade a lunchtime classic into a dinnertime feast with a few fancy yet simple tweaks. —Karel Reynolds, Rutherfordton, North Carolina

"This colorful stir-fried side complements any Mexican menu nicely," says Marilyn Smudzinski of Peru, Illinois.

By pairing apples and candy, I came up with this creation#151;a kind of toffee apple in a pie crust!. A...

In Niles, Ohio, Sandra Small combines sliced franks with plenty of green pepper, onions and tomatoes for this well-seasoned entree....

I look forward to having fresh Bing cherries every summer, and I freeze some so I can serve this simple,...

Use a container of Amie's beef mix and your microwave oven to make this main dish in minutes. Green peppers...

When you're in the mood for soup that's big on beef flavor, reach for this robust recipe on beef flavor,...

If you're trying to cut back on meat, you'll appreciate this main dish from Joan Donahue of Bensalem, Pennsylvania. The...

My grandmother used to make this pie when I was a small child. A Brooklyn woman gave her the recipe,...

After a hectic day, our family loves coming home to the inviting smell of Italian beef wafting from our slow...

When my husband and I were first married, we dined at an inn that served a flavorful plum soup. After...

MY Father’s Mother made this a grandchildren’s favorite, a dish she brought with her from Czechoslovakia. This hot salad is...

“I've found this recipe to be a favorite to serve to any of our 23 grandchildren. They always love hot...

I’ve cooked lobster alla diavola (devil’s style) since I was first married. We serve lobster at family celebrations, usually with...

Rebecca Baird, Salt Lake City, Utah

Sure, it’s simple and healthy but, oh, this roasted broccoli is also delicious. Cutting the stalks into tall trees turns...