Food & Receipts

This beautiful layered cheesecake takes a bit longer to make, but the end result is so worth it! Citrus seems to be the perfect ending for an Easter meal, and the bright flavors really shine in this dessert. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin,Ingredients1 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup sugar1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/3 cup cold butter, cubedFILLING:4 packages (8...

Ginger is a favorite fall flavor that I couldn't resist adding to the season's best dessert: pumpkin cheesecake. —Kathy Kuehn, Piedmont, South Carolina,Ingredients1-1/2 cups crushed gingersnap cookies (about 32)1 tablespoon sugar1/4 cup butter, meltedFILLING:2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1 can (16 ounces) pumpkin1 cup sugar1 cup 4% cottage cheese1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon...

I always use the leftovers from our big holiday turkey to prepare this recipe. I think my family enjoys the potpies more than the original feast! —Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia,Ingredients4-1/3 cups sliced baby portobello mushrooms1 large onion, chopped1 tablespoon olive oil2-1/2 cups cubed cooked turkey1 package (16 ounces) frozen peas and carrots1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup cornstarch2-1/2...

This pumpkin spice White Russian is a quick and easy twist on the classic drink. The pumpkin mixes well with vodka and Kahlua. —James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor,Ingredients1-1/2 ounces vodka1-1/2 ounces Kahlua2 tablespoons canned pumpkin1/2 to 3/4 cup ice cubes3 ounces heavy whipping cream or milkGround cinnamon image/svg+xml Text Ingredients View Recipe, DirectionsCombine vodka, Kahlua and...

Why fight over whether cake or pie is better when you can combine the two to make this Chocolate Pecan Piecaken recipe? —James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor,Ingredients1 package spice cake mix (regular size)1 pre-baked pumpkin pie (8 inches)1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)1 pre-baked pecan pie (8 inches)2 cans (16 ounces each) vanilla frostingOptional: chopped...

This is a fun take on a Monte Cristo. It makes a big batch, so you can stock your freezer and cook up sandwiches whenever you need a quick meal. —Dan Seering, Verona, Wisconsin,Ingredients1-1/4 pounds sliced deli turkey1-1/4 pounds sliced deli ham10 slices Swiss cheese20 slices white bread4 cups complete buttermilk pancake mix Oil for deep-fat fryingConfectioners' sugar1...

This egg spinach strata recipe is one of my favorite things to make for Mother's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving or Christmas morning! It's a wonderful savory dish that incorporates elements of the cuisine I grew up enjoying. Plus, you can prepare it the night before and just throw it in the oven in the morning. —Danielle Pfanstiehl, Andover, Connecticut,Ingredients6...

My grandfather was Welsh and liked to make Welsh cakes on the griddle. Our whole family loves them. Sometimes he would make them for Christmas and wrap them in little bundles for each family. It's a very special memory for us. —Wendy Masters, East Garafraxa, Ontario,Ingredients3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup sugar1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking...

A scoop of vanilla ice cream topped with strawberry jam, chocolate chips and chopped nuts. —Donna Paprocki, Des Plaines, Illinois,Ingredients2 scoops vanilla ice cream2 tablespoons strawberry jam2 tablespoons miniature semisweet chocolate chips1 tablespoon toasted chopped pecans image/svg+xml Text Ingredients View Recipe, DirectionsSpoon jam over ice cream, top with chocolate chips and pecans.,Nutrition Facts1 serving: 387 calories, 19g fat...

These caffeinated cereal bars will help you perk right up! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen,Ingredients1 package (10 ounces) miniature marshmallows3 tablespoons canola oil2 teaspoons coffee extract5 cups Rice Krispies1 cup chocolate-covered espresso beans, coarsely chopped and divided2 cups dark chocolate chips, melted image/svg+xml Text Ingredients View Recipe, DirectionsIn a microwave or a large saucepan over low heat, melt...