Food & Receipts

This pie appeals to kids and adults! The chocolate crust and caramel topping make it all the more special. I like the nice contrast of the creamy mallow filling with the crunchy peanuts. An added bonus is that this pie can be made ahead of time. —Lisa Varner, El Paso, Texas,Ingredients4 cups miniature marshmallows1 cup 2% milk1 tablespoon...

My mother's cousin shared this strawberry cream cheese pound cake recipe more than 50 years ago. Our family has enjoyed it ever since, especially on a hot New Mexico day! It can be made the day before. —Vickie Britton, Hobbs, New Mexico,Ingredients1 loaf (10-3/4 ounces) frozen pound cake, thawed1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 can (14 ounces)...

I've loved sloppy joes since I can remember. In an attempt to give them a makeover, I thought of this idea, which was a big hit with my family, friends and co-workers! If you can't find a mango, chopped pineapple should work just as well. —Shea Goldstein, Royal Palm Beach, Florida,Ingredients1 pound ground beef1/2 cup water1 envelope taco...

Corn au gratin is an essential part of any family get-together, and it's even better when paired with tomatoes in this delicious dish. —Holly Jones, Kennesaw, Georgia,Ingredients2-1/2 cups crushed butter-flavored crackers1/2 cup butter, melted1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided1 medium green...

I love to make desserts with fruit all summer! If you use store-bought crust, I recommend stacking your two pie crusts on top of each other and then rolling them to the correct size. —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah,Ingredients1 pound fresh sweet cherries, pitted4 medium red plums, thinly sliced1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup cornstarch2 tablespoons lemon juiceDough for double-crust...

This oversized cookie cake recipe is so easy and quick that I just might make it instead of traditional cookies from now on. I don't miss portioning out dough or shuffling pans in and out of the oven. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week. —Lisa Kaminski, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin,Ingredients3/4 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1/2...

My mama showed me how to make this pie about 40 years ago, just as her mama showed her how to make it. I was 6 when Mawmaw passed away, but I can still remember her cooking in the kitchen in her beautiful cotton dresses dusted with flour. I am honored to teach my daughter how to make...

Perk up your plate with this humble tomato pie. We like to use fresh-from-the-garden tomatoes and herbs, but store-bought produce will work in a pinch. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen,IngredientsDough for single-crust pie1-3/4 pounds mixed tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch slices1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions1/2 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese2 tablespoons minced fresh basil1/4 teaspoon...

Classic dark chocolate peppermint bark gets a new look by swirling dark and white chocolate together. You can also layer them if you wish. Be sure to use real peppermint oil (not extract) so your chocolate won't seize into a big clump. —James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor,Ingredients2 packages (10 to 12 ounces each) white baking chips1/2...

I had tomatillos to use and wanted to make something more exquisite than salsa verde. I combined two favorite recipes, added my own special touches and made chicken tomatillo soup. Feel free to add cayenne pepper or Tabasco sauce to spice it up. —Katrina Krumm, Apple Valley, Minnesota,Ingredients2 tablespoons olive oil1 medium onion, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1 carton...