Food & Receipts

These bars, which our family refers to as peanut butter brownies, are delicious! They slice and pack easily making them ideal for road trips and bake sales. I always double the recipe because a single batch is never enough! —Debbie Johnson, Centertown, Missouri,Ingredients1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar1/2 cup butter, cubed1/2...

With this recipe, you can put in a full day’s work, run some errands and still get dinner on the table in hardly any time. Make it extra-special by serving the meat sauce over spaetzle. —Cyndy Gerken, Naples, Florida,Ingredients1 pound beef stew meat1 tablespoon olive oil1 cup beef broth1 small onion, chopped1/4 cup ketchup1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1-1/2 teaspoons...

These quick pumpkin cheesecake milk shakes are the perfect treat on a fall afternoon. —Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin,Ingredients1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin1-1/2 cups vanilla ice cream1 cup 2% milk4 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup vanilla yogurt1/4 cup confectioners' sugar5 ice cubes1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spiceGraham crackers, optional image/svg+xml Text Ingredients View Recipe, DirectionsIn a blender, combine all ingredients...

This puff pastry apple strudel is such a fun recipe. It can be served alone or with a side salad. Different types of cheese, like goat, feta or jack, can be used in this dish. —Donna-Marie Ryan, Topsfield, Massachusetts,Ingredients2 tablespoons butter2 large sweet onions, halved and sliced2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and thinly sliced1/2 cup chopped walnuts,...

The sweet crunch of this combination is so good that you'll crave another scoop! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen,Ingredients2 scoops vanilla ice cream1/2 cup cornflakes image/svg+xml Text Ingredients View Recipe, DirectionsTop ice cream with cornflakes.,Nutrition Facts1 serving: 137 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 53mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

Top your scoop of ice cream with Nerds rainbow candy, crushed Smarties and a Ding-Dong on the side. —Rachel Seis, Taste of Home, Senior Editor,Ingredients2 scoops vanilla ice cream1 tablespoon rainbow Nerds candy image/svg+xml Text Ingredients View Recipe, DirectionsTop ice cream with rainbow candies.,Nutrition Facts1 serving: 153 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 53mg sodium, 20g...

It just wouldn't be Christmas without sipping a warm Tom & Jerry drink. I was surprised to find out that not everyone knows about this beverage treat. One sip and I'm sure you'll be hooked. It's a like a warm version of eggnog, only better. —James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor, Culinary,Ingredients6 large pasteurized eggs, separated2 cups...

Ginger and lime form a wonderful flavor combination, so I thought I'd try adding them to my raspberry margarita. This cocktail is perfect for spring or summer parties. —James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor,Ingredients1 lime wedge coarse sugar, optional1-1/2 ounces blanco tequila1 ounce ginger liqueur1 ounce raspberry liqueur1/2 ounce freshly-squeezed lime juice1 cup frozen unsweetened raspberriesOptional: Sliced...

One of my fondest memories of Paris was sipping a cup of thick, dark hot chocolate at one of their patisseries. French hot chocolate is velvety smooth, rich, decadent and almost the consistency of a molten chocolate bar. It is meant to be sipped slowly and savored. —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon,Ingredients2/3 cup 2% milk2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream1...

Who wouldn’t want a Chewie cookie? These adorable cutouts will be a fan favorite at any kind of Star Wars party. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen,Ingredients1/3 cup butter, softened3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar1/2 cup molasses1 large egg, room temperature2 teaspoons vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour3 teaspoons ground ginger1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon3/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4...