Food & Receipts

Celebrate your special day with this sweet and festive birthday cake martini. If it's too strong for your taste, add more half-and-half. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen,Ingredients Nonpareils2 teaspoons honey Ice cubes2 ounces cake-flavored vodka1 ounce white chocolate liqueur1 ounce amaretto2 ounces half-and-half cream image/svg+xml Text Ingredients View Recipe, DirectionsSprinkle nonpareils on a plate. Moisten the rim of...

I love pork sliders! This sweet and savory recipe was created out of leftover ingredients I had in my fridge. It is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special-occasion potluck. —Rashanda Cobbins, Milwaukee, Wisconsin,Ingredients1 cup uncooked cavatappi pasta1 tablespoon butter1-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup 2% milk3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese1 package (18 ounces) Hawaiian...

Vegetarian skillet chili screams comfort food to me. This recipe makes me feel warm and fuzzy, and it's loved by both my vegetarian and non-vegetarian friends. —Casey Hill, London, United Kingdom,Ingredients1 tablespoon olive oil1 small red onion, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped1 medium zucchini, chopped1 small carrot, chopped2 cans (14 ounces each) crushed tomatoes1...

These lovely, golden brown anise pizzelle cookies have a crisp texture and delicate anise flavor. I create them using a pizzelle iron. —Barbara Colucci, Rockledge, Florida,Ingredients3 large eggs, room temperature3/4 cup sugar1/2 cup butter, melted1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon aniseed1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon anise extract image/svg+xml Text Ingredients View Recipe, DirectionsIn a large bowl,...

I love this cozy enchilada pasta dish because it is ready in less than 30 minutes and is full of healthy ingredients—just what a busy weeknight meal calls for. —Nora Rushev, Reitnau, AA,Ingredients4 cups uncooked mini penne or other small pasta4 cups vegetable broth or water1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced...

One of my favorite cakes is a white chocolate cake with coconut lemon filling, dark chocolate frosting and almonds. This version of a seven-layer bar combines all those flavors into an easy-to-eat treat. Using soda cracker crumbs makes the bars a little different. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois,Ingredients2 cups crushed unsalted top saltines1/2 cup butter, melted1 cup white...

Use up the season's juicy, sun-ripened peaches in this corn fritter recipe filled with gooey Halloumi cheese and sweet onions. These fritters are decadent and slightly sweet, and homegrown herbs add a fresh taste. The addition of prosciutto makes this recipe feel fancy with little effort. —Chainey Kuykendall, Richmond, Virginia,Ingredients1-1/4 cups cornmeal2 tablespoons minced fresh basil1 teaspoon baking...

This recipe is from my second cookbook, The Vintage Baker, and it is a personal fave. I love the (underappreciated) combo of pumpkin and chocolate. This tart has a chocolate cookie crust, but you can substitute a different cookie for the crust if you would like. Gingersnaps would be lovely, as would vanilla wafers flavored with cinnamon. —Jessie...

There is just something right about serving a roasted chicken! And my curry-rubbed chicken is packed with spicy flavors suitable for a bridal shower lunch, graduation dinner or Mother's Day brunch. —Merry Graham, Newhall, California,Ingredients4 tablespoons coconut oil, divided2-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided2 teaspoons Madras curry powder1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic1 roasting chicken (5 to 6 pounds)1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup...

More like a candy than a cookie, these little butterscotch no-bake cookies are delightful. —Andrea Price, Grafton, Wisconsin,Ingredients2 cups sugar3/4 cup butter, cubed1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk1 package (3.4 ounces) instant butterscotch pudding mix3-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats3/4 cup butterscotch chips1/2 cup chopped pecans image/svg+xml Text Ingredients View Recipe, DirectionsIn a large saucepan, combine sugar, butter and milk....