Food & Receipts

I found this smoked mac and cheese recipe years ago in a magazine, and kept adding and taking away ingredients until I found the perfect combination. You can bake it in the oven, but grilling or smoking the dish is the real way to go. —Stacey Dull, Gettysburg, Ohio,Ingredients6 cups small pasta shells12 ounces Velveeta, cut into small...

Around the holidays, saucy cocktail meatballs are always the first appetizer from the buffet to be eaten. In this dish, the sweet flavor of the fig glaze goes perfectly with the pork and tangy goat cheese. —Kim Banick, Turner, Oregon,Ingredients1/2 cup panko bread crumbs1 large egg, lightly beaten1 pound bulk Italian sausage2 ounces fresh goat cheese1/2 cup red...

This recipe combines spices from my Indian roots with a modern twist. If you want to add some extra heat to your sandwiches, add half a serrano pepper to the slaw. —Mary Lou Timpson, Centennial Park, Arizona,Ingredients2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt2 tablespoons tandoori masala seasoning4 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1 pound)SLAW:1 cup shredded daikon radish2 tablespoons grated...

My sons and I love doughnuts, but in the Florida heat I rarely want to deep-fry them. I tried making this easy air-fryer doughnut recipe, and it turned out so well with no mess! —Christine Hair, Odessa, Florida,Ingredients1 tube (16.3 ounces) large refrigerated buttermilk biscuits (8 count)3/4 cup sugar2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/4 cup butter, melted1 teaspoon vanilla extract...

Turn your snack into a mini meal with the addition of Cajun shrimp and red pepper. This shrimp guacamole has the perfect balance of bold and fresh flavors. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen,Ingredients3 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice1/2 to 1 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 pound Cajun Shrimp 1/4 cup chopped sweet red...

This vegan gravy is really easy to make. I like to serve it over poutine, but it's perfect with mashed potatoes, stuffing and other foods, too. —Lisa Grant, Kingston, Ontario,Ingredients2 tablespoons vegan butter-style sticks1 medium onion, finely chopped2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 tablespoons cornstarch1-1/2 cups vegetable broth1 to 2 tablespoons soy sauce1 teaspoon yeast extract (such as Vegemite)1/2 teaspoon...

Pasta all'arrabiata, a classic Italian recipe, is my comfort food be it summer or winter. My kids and I love sprinkling "pangrattato" (fried bread crumbs) on top of the arrabiata sauce. —Smitha Haridasan, Ganapathy, AE,Ingredients3 tablespoons olive oil, divided1 medium red onion, thinly sliced2 to 3 dried hot chiles, finely chopped4 garlic cloves, minced1 can whole plum tomatoes,...

Sweet with a touch of smoky flavor, these maple-bacon Rice Krispies Treats will make you fall in love with this classic flavor combo even more. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen,Ingredients1 package (10 ounces) miniature marshmallows3 tablespoons canola oil2 teaspoons maple flavoring5 cups Rice Krispies9 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled, divided image/svg+xml Text Ingredients View Recipe, DirectionsIn a microwave...

This jackfruit tacos recipe is my vegan spin on traditional pork carnitas tacos. The spicy cumin chipotle sauce is delicious and coats the shredded jackfruit so well that even meat eaters won't notice the difference! —Lila Cornelio, Morton Grove, Illinois,Ingredients2 medium onions, sliced1/4 cup olive oil, divided3/4 pound portobello mushroom, slicedSAUCE:2 to 4 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce2...

This braised corned beef requires a bit more time during preparation, but the end result makes all that time so worth it. Serve it for your Saint Patrick's Day celebration or for an extra-special meal. —Josh Rink, Milwaukee, Wisconsin,IngredientsFOR BRINE:2 quarts plus 2 cups water, divided1 cup kosher salt3/4 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons curing salt, such as...