Food & Receipts

This recipe makes enough ham sandwiches to feed a crowd and is so easy to put together. Have your butcher slice the ham very thin. I like to make this on the stovetop and serve it from my slow cooker. —Joyce Moynihan, Lakeville, Minnesota,Ingredients1 cup cider vinegar1 cup yellow mustard1 cup ketchup1/3 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup butter,...

This is a moist confetti cake with lots of sprinkles and a whipped chocolate buttercream. It's perfect for birthday celebrations! —Courtney Rich, Highland, Utah,Ingredients1 cup unsalted butter, softened1/3 cup vegetable oil1-3/4 cups sugar3 large eggs, room temperature3 large egg whites, room temperature1 tablespoon vanilla extract3 cups cake flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 cup buttermilk, room temperature1/4 cup...

Craving a childhood classic? These sugar-free chocolate chip cookies will bring you all the comfort and joy you remember. Savor the crisp, lightly browned edges or dunk in a tall glass of cold milk. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen,Ingredients1 cup butter, softenedGranulated erythritol equivalent to 1-1/2 cups granulated sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/4 cups all-purpose...

A surprise chocolate filling makes this peanut butter chocolate skillet cookie extra delicious! Serve warm from the oven with a scoop of your favorite ice cream. —Andrea Price, Grafton, Wisconsin,Ingredients1 cup creamy peanut butter3/4 cup butter, softened1-1/4 cups plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided1 large egg, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1...

I took these lime and coconut air-fryer macaroons to our annual cookie exchange, where we name a queen. I won the crown! —Milissa Kirkpatrick, Angel Fire, New Mexico,Ingredients4 large egg whites, room temperature2/3 cup sugar3 tablespoons gin1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon almond extract1 package (14 ounces) sweetened shredded coconut1/2 cup all-purpose flour8 ounces white baking...

Ground beef is turned up a notch in these party sliders that are sure to please your crowd. I love how easy they are! —Rashanda Cobbins, Milwaukee, Wisconsin,Ingredients1 package (18 ounces) Hawaiian sweet rolls12 slices cheddar cheese1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)1/2 cup chopped onion1 can (15-1/2 ounces) sloppy joe sauce1 tablespoon packed brown sugar1 tablespoon soy...

This recipe takes a beloved holiday side dish and gives it a savory twist. —Sara Schwabe, Bloomington, Indiana,Ingredients2 tablespoons tahini2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 2 large), peeled and cubedTOPPING:1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons cold butter2 tablespoons sesame seedsFILLING:3 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons maple syrup2 tablespoons white miso paste1 tablespoon rice vinegar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon...

This elegant-looking Boston cream pie is so easy to prepare. Our dinner guests always seem to enjoy it. —Jane Uphoff, Cunningham, Kansas,Ingredients1/3 cup sugar3 tablespoons cornstarch1-1/2 cups whole milk2 large egg yolks1 tablespoon butter1 teaspoon vanilla extractCAKE:1 cup sugar1/3 cup shortening2 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt3/4 cup whole...

This tangy Kansas City BBQ sauce is lip-smacking good. It's thick, and a little sweet with a touch of heat. If you like it spicy, add a little more hot sauce or chili powder. —Sherry Pitzer, Troy, Missouri,Ingredients2-1/2 cups ketchup2/3 cup white vinegar2/3 cup honey1/2 cup molasses2 to 3 tablespoons hot pepper sauce1 teaspoon chili powder1 teaspoon salt1...

For the ultimate sweet-spicy combo, pair mango guacamole with fresh habanero chili peppers. Depending on your preferences, you can control the guac’s heat with the number of pepper seeds you use. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen,Ingredients3 medium ripe avocados, peeled and cubed2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice1/2 to 1 teaspoon kosher salt1 medium mango, peeled and chopped1/2...