Test Kitchen Recipes

"My family came to Texas from Virginia after the Civil War," relates Debra Ayers from Cheyenne, Wyoming. "Two brothers helped...

This classic salad goes with just about anything you’re serving. The juicy berries add a pop of color to the...

This delightful dish from Vernette Dechaine of Pittsfield, Maine, will become your go-to recipe when you need a simple but...

You’ll love this salad warm or chilled. For variety, add feta cheese or use this as a filling for stuffed...

A perfect holiday drink for adults, these are simple and fun to make.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Caramel and apple are such a popular flavor combination. When combined with store-bought crepes that are filled with a rich...

I love to use my slow cooker when family comes over. On Sundays when I make my special turkey meat...

"I've been cooking for big gatherings for years...and now that I'm widowed, it's hard to cook for just one or...

A moist cornbread-cranberry stuffing complements these tender chops from Loree Reininger of Polk City, Florida. The recipe can easily be...

We developed this classic Christmas pudding that's served with a caramel brandy sauce. Packed with fruits, nuts and spices, it's...

A tower of creme de menthe-flavored puffs makes a spectacular centerpiece for your dessert table. Guests will have this sumptuous...

As a grandmother, I've been cooking for many years and love to share my recipes. This pretty pastel dessert is...

In Mesa, Arizona, Patricia Novak uses a can of vegetable soup to dress up her sloppy joes. "When our children...

There were eight children in my family when I was a girl, and all of us enjoyed this cobbler. I...

I created this spicy recipe one day using what I had available from my garden: hot peppers, carrots, onions and...

As a child I helped my grandmother can summer fruits and vegetables. I didn't always appreciate this activity when I...

Crisp carrots are treated to a lovely tarragon and butter sauce in this fresh-tasting recipe from Shirley Glaab of Hattiesburg,...

For a delicious one skillet meal, try this recipe. It is so easy and is so healthy with the yummy...

I got this hearty whole wheat English muffin recipe many years ago from the county Extension service. I love the...

When my husband and I wanted to live healthier, our first step was to eat more power foods, such as...

For variety and color, I like to combine at least two types of vegetables in this fried rice recipe. It's...

Wow friends and family with this rich blend featuring shiitake and portobello mushrooms. Canned soups just can’t compare! —Michael Williams,...

Crown roast makes a regal Christmas dinner. Flavored with rosemary, sage and thyme, it’s elegant and simple, a real blessing...

When hosting overnight guests, I like to start their day with a giant surprise – a breakfast pizza with apples,...

I found my stuffing recipe in a magazine years ago and made a few tweaks. I took out the pork...

Now that our six children are grown, they've started sharing recipes with me—and I love it. This tasty way to...

BECAUSE it is so versatile, this colorful side dish is one of my standbys. You can serve it with most...

You won't settle for store-bought chips again after munching these crispy deep-fried snacks. Seasoned with chili powder and cayenne pepper,...

If you like coffee, you'll love these mocha morsels dressed up with toasted almonds. Save a few bars for afternoon...