Food & Receipts

Warning: It's really hard to walk away from this sweet, salty, spicy and crunchy snack. If you're taking it to a party, consider making a double batch because you won't come home with leftovers. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen,Ingredients2-1/3 cups chocolate chips2 tablespoons shorteningDash ground ancho chile pepperDash ground cinnamon3-1/2 quarts caramel popcorn with peanuts1 cup dried cranberries,...

With this amaretto margarita, add a touch of Italian flair to the classic lime drink. —James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor,Ingredients1 lime wedgeCoarse sea salt, optional1-1/2 ounces blanco tequila1 ounce Triple Sec1/2 ounce freshly-squeezed lime juice1/2 ounce amaretto Maraschino cherries, optional image/svg+xml Text Ingredients View Recipe, DirectionsMoisten rim of 1 cocktail glass with lime wedge. If desired,...

Gluten-free eaters, rejoice! Now you can enjoy everyone's favorite Thanksgiving dish, too. This easy gluten-free stuffing has all the classic stuffing flavor minus the gluten. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen,Ingredients1/4 cup butter, cubed4 celery ribs, chopped2 medium onions, chopped1/4 cup minced fresh parsley1-1/2 teaspoons salt1-1/2 teaspoons rubbed sage1 teaspoon poultry seasoning1 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 pounds day-old...

A friend gave me a quick version of this gooey butter cake recipe using a cake mix, but I prefer baking from scratch, so I came up with my own. My family can't get enough! The middle will sink a little; this is normal. This dessert is delicious served warm or cold. —Cheri Foster, Vail, Arizona,Ingredients2-1/2 cups all-purpose...

I re-created a skinny huckleberry cocktail I had during a vacation in Idaho and Wyoming. The flavor of vodka and the drink mix can be varied to suit your taste preferences. —Susan Franck, Rapid City, South Dakota,Ingredients5 bottles (12 ounces each) light beer2 cups huckleberry flavored vodka1 can (12 ounces) diet lemon-lime soda, chilled4 teaspoons (2 packets) Crystal...

I've been experimenting with espresso powder in different dishes. I really enjoy this chocolate tapioca pudding, and I hope you do, too! —Shelly Bevington, Hermiston, Oregon,Ingredients2 cups water2/3 cup pearl tapioca1 carton (32 ounces) unsweetened almond milk4 large eggs, separated1-1/4 cups sugar, divided1 to 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 cup dark baking cocoa1 teaspoon vanilla extractChopped...

Ice cream and French fries. —Tracy Strickland, Shipshewana, Indiana,Ingredients2 scoops vanilla ice cream1/2 cup cooked french fries2 tablespoons hot fudge ice cream topping image/svg+xml Text Ingredients View Recipe, DirectionsTop ice cream with french fries, drizzle with hot fudge.,Nutrition Facts1 serving: 331 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 326mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g...

We love these easy taco-flavored sandwiches made with crescent dough. They make a quick and easy lunch or supper with a bowl of soup or a crisp salad. I also like to cut them into smaller servings for parties. —Donna Gribbins, Shelbyville, Kentucky,Ingredients2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls1/2 cup salsa, plus more for serving1/2 cup sour...

These peanut butter cinnamon cookies are perfect for bake sales, potlucks or holiday gift baskets. Use fun cookie cutters for any occasion you are celebrating. The cookie glaze dries shiny, so they look professional. —Kallee Krong-McCreery, Escondido, California,Ingredients1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup creamy peanut butter1/2 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature1/2 cup molasses2 tablespoons thawed orange juice concentrate3-1/2...

Skip the line and bake Starbucks pumpkin bread in your own kitchen. This copycat recipe may be even better than the original! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen,Ingredients1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin4 large eggs3/4 cup canola oil2/3 cup water2 cups sugar1 cup honey1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda1-1/2 teaspoons salt1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon...