Food & Receipts

To make the tofu extra crispy in this tofu salad recipe, we recommend draining some of the liquid and cooking it in a generous amount of oil at high heat. It takes a little extra time, but it's worth it! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen,Ingredients1 package (16 ounces) extra-firm tofu, cut into 1-inch cubes1/4 cup rice vinegar1/4 cup...

My family always uses this pho recipe. I've added a few modern cooking techniques to build upon its already full-bodied flavor. The stock can be made ahead to save time on the day you'd like to serve it. —Terry Nguyen, Lawrenceville, Georgia,IngredientsSTOCK:3 pounds oxtails4 ounces gingerroot, peel on and slightly crushed3 large sweet onions, halved2 tablespoons whole white...

Here's an easy Oreo bark that everyone will enjoy. Swap any of the holiday-flavored cookies for the standard for a more festive candy. —James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor,Ingredients1 package (10 to 12 ounces) white baking chips1-1/2 cups crushed Oreo cookies, divided image/svg+xml Text Ingredients View Recipe, DirectionsLine a 15x10x1-in. pan with parchment; set aside. In a...

I can't eat dairy or gluten, but these gluten-free brownie bars are a satisfying substitute. The brownies will still seem soft when you pull them from the oven. They are done when the edges look very lightly browned. —Linda Speranza, Buckeye, Arizona,Ingredients1 cup almond butter1/2 cup agave nectar1 large egg, room temperature1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking powder1 package...

This is a great alternative to a slow-cooked breakfast when you’re short on time. I woke up one morning realizing I had forgotten to make overnight oats the night before. I tried out an idea in the multicooker and it turned out great! Serve with fresh seasonal fruit; my favorite are spring and summer berries. —Mary Anne Thygesen,...

These biscuits are full of hearty breakfast ingredients like eggs, bacon, mushrooms and cheese! They are perfect to bake up on the weekends, freeze and then reheat for a quick weekday breakfast. A gluten-free flour blend can be substituted for the all-purpose flour. —Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas,Ingredients4 bacon strips, chopped1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms1/3 cup chopped onion1 garlic...

When my oven broke before a potluck, I had to think of another way to make the brownies I had promised to take. These divine slow-cooker brownies were my solution. —Marion Karlin, Waterloo, Iowa,Ingredients1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar4 large eggs, room temperature2 cups chocolate syrup1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1 cup chopped almonds8...

A hint of honey flavors this old-fashioned honey custard pie that comes together quickly with simple ingredients. Don't be afraid of blind-baking the crust, it's easy to do. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen,IngredientsPastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)4 large eggs2-1/2 cups whole milk1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup honey1 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon almond extract1/2...

These cute spider cookies are so easy. They'll be the star at your next Halloween party! —Rashanda Cobbins, Milwaukee, Wisconsin,Ingredients1 cup creamy peanut butter1 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature24 Reese's mini peanut butter cups1/2 cup milk chocolate chips1 teaspoon shortening48 candy eyes image/svg+xml Text Ingredients View Recipe, DirectionsPreheat oven to 350°. Cream peanut butter and sugar until...

My daughter, Liz, often made this banana bundt cake for us. It was delicious and different. She discovered five-spice powder during a culinary class field trip. —Marina Castle Kelley, Canyon Country, California,Ingredients1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)1-1/3 cups mashed ripe bananas (2 to 3 medium)1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamonConfectioners' sugar...