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    Custard Tart

    I love English custard tarts and make them frequently. I changed it up a bit and added fresh lemon for...


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    Pan de Jamon, Venezuelan Ham Bread

    If you’ve never had Venezuelan pan de jamon (ham bread), you’re in for a treat. This Christmas bread is layered


    Smoked Whole Brisket

    Barbecue enthusiasts will love bringing the smoker out to cook up this smoky, tender and juicy smoked brisket. This recipe...


    Strawberry Banana Muffins

    These muffins combine the great moisture of bananas with the vibrant pops of fresh strawberries. Packed with flavor and wholesome...


    Shrimp Etouffee

    1 review

    Étouffée is a creole seafood and rice dish that’s smothered in a rich sand flavorful sauce. This shrimp étouffée is...


    How to Store Fresh Basil So It Doesn’t Wilt

    Don't let one bit of this fresh, fragrant herb go to waste! Learn how to store fresh basil to make...


    How to Freeze Tomatoes the Right Way

    Want to savor your summer harvest year-round? Learn how to freeze tomatoes, plus which recipes are best for cooking with...


    Spicy Margarita

    Add a pinch of heat to your favorite tequila cocktail with this spicy margarita. Muddled jalapeno and a rim of...

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    Easy Baked Shrimp

    These baked shrimps are drizzled in a delicious, garlicky lemon sauce for a well-seasoned, light and refreshing meal. It's a...


    Pumpkin Martini

    Take your favorite fall beverage and turn it into a cocktail! This pumpkin martini combines the warm, autumn flavors of...


    We Tested 8 Models to Find the Best Food Processor for Every Kitchen

    Our Product Testing Team put eight food processors to work against cheese, vegetables, oil and other accoutrements. These are the...


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    Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

    I’m no cookie snob: I’ll buy a package of store-bought cookies and eat a whole sleeve of them in one


    Easy Corned Beef Hash

    The perfect savory side to a sweeter breakfast, corned beef hash is a mixture of ground beef, potatoes, onions and...


    Brioche French Toast

    If you like a sweeter breakfast over savory, this brioche french toast will hit the spot. Using soft, buttery, sweet...


    Blackberry Margarita

    Switch things up from the classic cocktail with this tart, sweet blackberry margarita. Creating a homemade blackberry syrup gives a...


    Skinny Margaritas

    This skinny margarita has plenty of fresh flavors with fewer calories. The lighter version of this classic cocktail skips the...


    Peach Margarita

    Enjoy a sweet, refreshing cocktail with this fruit-infused margarita. Peaches are muddled to form a juice, while tequila brings the...

    Prickly Pear Margarita

    For a unique cocktail that you’ll want to come to again and again, this prickly pear margarita is for you....


    Kentucky Hot Brown

    The Kentucky Hot Brown is the best sandwich you will ever eat with a knife and fork. This epic open-faced...


    Passion Fruit Margarita

    Get a punch of passion fruit flavors with this bright and refreshing margarita. It'll bring you right to the tropics...


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    Boulevardier

    Love a good cocktail? It’s time you met the Boulevardier, also known as a Negroni with bourbon. This cocktail has...


    Tex-Mex Chicken Noodle Casserole

    2 reviews

    I threw this creamy Tex-Mex chicken noodle casserole together with items I had in the pantry when I forgot I...


    Dill Shrimp Salad

    This light, colorful shrimp salad combines the refreshing flavors of lemon juice, fresh dill, celery and red onion with tender...

    Cajun Shrimp Pasta

    I ate at a Chili's restaurant and had this amazing dish that I knew I just had to try to...


    Creamy Lemon Pasta Primavera

    1 review

    This pasta primavera is loaded with pretty green peas and asparagus tossed in a light lemon cream sauce. It’s a...


    Cranberry Orzo Spinach Salad

    My daughter-in-law's sister brought a salad to a family function, and I immediately fell in love with it. When I...


    Bacon & Egg Ramen Bites

    My bacon and egg bites contain an unusual ingredient: ramen noodles! These flavor-filled bites are perfect for breakfast, brunch, a...


    Cajun Chicken Pasta

    1 review

    My husband was a very picky eater when we were first married. He isn't crazy about chicken, but loves it...


    Singapore Noodle Soup

    3 reviews

    This spicy noodle dish is a beloved favorite in Southeast Asia, especially Singapore, where it is called laska. It is...