Food & Receipts

On a recent trip to the East Coast, I discovered this bold, spicy Carolina BBQ sauce. I'm not a huge fan of the thick and sugary sauces you typically see, so this recipe really intrigued me. It was served with pulled pork, but I've tried it on chicken and it works beautifully. —Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin,Ingredients1 cup cider...

Not only do these watermelon Rice Krispies Treats look like your favorite summery fruit, they taste like 'em, too! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen,Ingredients1 package (10 ounces) miniature marshmallows3 tablespoons canola oil1 teaspoon watermelon extract, optional6 cups Rice Krispies1/4 teaspoon green paste food coloring1/4 teaspoon pink paste food coloring1/8 teaspoon red paste food coloring1/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate...

I created this steak sandwich recipe for my husband. Fried onions are a family favorite, and I thought it would be amazing to put them on a sandwich. The chimichurri-inspired mayo gives fabulous freshness and flavor. —Renee Seaman, Green Township, New Jersey,Ingredients1 large sweet onion3 cups buttermilk2 cups minced fresh cilantro1 cup minced fresh parsley2 garlic cloves, minced1/2...

We raised our daughters as vegetarians. I wanted to give them more options than just pizza and pasta, so when they were around 11 years old, I made this vegetable potpie recipe. It's still a hit. —Mark Sirota, New York, New York,Ingredients1-1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (about 8 ounces)1 large potato, peeled , chopped2 cups chopped cauliflower2 tablespoons...

When my children were young, I needed a soup that everyone would eat—something filling but also something delicious. My sons really liked barley soup from a can, so I decided to try making it myself. My boys are now young adults, and this is one of the first things they ask me to make when they come to...

Chocolate and pumpkin pair up to make a family-favorite fall dessert. These pumpkin brownies are fantastic for parties and picnics. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen,Ingredients1 cup sugar3/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup baking cocoa1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/2 cup canola oil2 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extractPUMPKIN BATTER:1 cup sugar1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pumpkin...

My great-grandmother's Holland butter cookies have been passed down in my family from generation to generation. This recipe uses only five ingredients that are usually already in the house. For different holidays, I swap the almonds for cherries, walnuts or ginger. —Tineke De Rosa, Blairstown, New Jersey,Ingredients1 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar1 large egg, separated, room temperature2 cups...

Start with grilled melon slices and layer on tangy, salty and sweet toppings for a summer-fresh appetizer. —Ellen Riley, Murfreesboro, Tennessee,Ingredients8 wedges seedless watermelon, about 1 inch thick1 cup heirloom cherry tomatoes, sliced1 cup fresh baby arugula1/2 cup fresh blueberries1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese1/3 cup pitted Greek olives, halved1 tablespoon olive oil1/8 teaspoon kosher salt1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground...

My grandmother made sure this orange and olives salad was on our holiday table every year. It's so light and simple to make. And it looks pretty on the table! —Angela David, Lakeland, Florida,Ingredients4 large navel oranges, peeled and sliced2 cans (6 ounces each) pitted ripe olives, drained1 tablespoon canola oil1/8 teaspoon pepper image/svg+xml Text Ingredients View Recipe,...

This double chocolate pumpkin bread is a favorite. It's nice and moist, and it actually gets better as it sits! It freezes well, too. —Tami Malan, Draper, Utah,Ingredients3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour3-1/2 cups sugar1-3/4 teaspoons salt1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground cloves1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg3 large eggs, room temperature2 cans (15 ounces each)...