Test Kitchen Recipes

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...

Pssst! Did you know America’s top-selling condiment and go-to dressing for chicken, tuna and potato salad can be prepared with...

Bake an extra batch of these tender, golden waffles on the weekend. Eat one, then freeze the other in packages...

I've relied on this bread recipe often over the years. Frozen dough hurries along the golden pull-apart loaf. It's wonderful...

Who doesn't love easy chicken and potato recipes? This moist and tender potato dish is great with creamy gravy. Just...

I love this slow-cooker salmon recipe because it's healthy and almost effortless. The salmon always cooks to perfection! —Erin Chilcoat,...

I tried to mimic Jambalaya from my favorite restaurant and it turned out so well my daughter and husband now...

My baking therapy is to make treats for friends and co-workers. This pull-apart bread makes everyone smile as they face...

I have given people this recipe more than any other. It has a delicious nutty flavor. Use it to top...

When my husband and I had our first child, we found this recipe so convenient. I could start it during...

Rich gravy makes this a classic comfort food, with chicken slow-cooked to tender perfection and served over hot biscuits. My...