Test Kitchen Recipes

These spiced pecans are a treat enjoyed by people of all ages. They are nice to have on hand during...

We live on the eastern edge of the Sand Hills here in Nebraska, where most folks are ranchers. This popular...

My husband and I love Caprese salad, but not the high prices we pay for it in restaurants. Here, we...

My husband, Doug, loved his groom's cake that was topped with this smooth, rich chocolate buttercream frosting and accented with...

What are all those specks and spices in your Italian dressing? You probably have them in your pantry. Create your...

My husband and our friends and family love these soft, chewy pretzels. Let the bread machine mix the dough, then...

My husband and I are trying to add more fish and healthy entrees to our diet and this one makes...

Pour a cup of coffee and indulge! Crisp, crunchy biscotti cookies are perfect for dunking. Hazelnuts and almonds make my...

This light sponge cake makes a fitting finale to any meal.—Arlene Murphy, Beverly Hills, Florida

I love Mexican food but was looking for a healthier option to share. My family devours these tasty tacos whenever...

This skillet cornbread looks like a puffy pancake but has the easy-to-cut texture of conventional cornbread. It complements everything from...

This is a stuffed potato with a tasty twist. Teenagers like the flavor the green chiles and cheese add. —Kay...

My mom made this lasagna for special occasions, such as birthdays. When she passed, I inherited her cookbooks—tucked inside one...

This recipe is not only quick and easy to prepare, it's pretty, too. This colorful pasta dish combines julienned ham,...

This spicy soup, featuring shrimp, crabmeat and tomatoes, gets its zip from hot pepper sauce and cayenne pepper. It's easy...

Crispy and mild flavored, this fun finger food always gets snatched up quickly. If there are any leftovers, they reheat...

For a satisfying brunch, try some sausage and potatoes! I never have to worry about leftovers with these tasty potatoes—everyone...

I love asparagus, and I love it even more when drizzled with my light, lemony vinaigrette dressing with a touch...

This rich, sweet potato casserole couldn't be any easier to make—or more delicious to eat! —Patti Kirchhoff, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

I try to make foods that are not only kid friendly, but are also easy to reheat since my husband...

When my husband became a minister for a church in an area populated with Norwegians, my father-in-law was delighted because...

Fresh warm doughnuts—felozes (sometimes also spelled filhos)—are a tradition in my Portuguese heritage, especially during the Easter season. Some people...

I’ve never met a person who didn’t enjoy this creamy soup, and it’s hearty enough to serve as a main...

I made a pot of this awesome soup when visiting my sister and her family. Now, I'll bring it along...

I came up with this chicken Stroganoff as a way to use up roasted chicken. It was a hit. I'm...

When I take this dish to potlucks, there's never so much as a morsel left! It’s a simple, healthy, hearty...

I combined my favorite fettuccine Alfredo recipe with the chicken Alfredo pizza from a restaurant and came up with this...

My husband often orders patty melts at restaurants, so I started fixing them at home. I added horseradish to give...

These sandwiches are great for breakfast or lunch, or even as a snack. To intensify the cinnamon flavor, try using...