Food & Receipts

This Dutch oven minestrone soup is quick to prepare with shortcut ingredients and is ready in less than an hour. Add a salad and a warm crusty loaf of bread to round out the meal. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas,Ingredients2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce3 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed1 can...

This healthier take on kimchi fried rice is one of my favorite recipes because it's customizable. If there's a vegetarian in the family, leave out the bacon and add your favorite veggies. —Stefanie Schaldenbrand, Los Angeles, California,Ingredients2 bacon strips, chopped1 green onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 cup kimchi, chopped3 cups frozen riced cauliflower2 large eggs1 to 3 tablespoons...

Rich, creamy and wonderfully spiced for the holidays, this vegan pumpkin pie recipe is perfect for all your guests. —Justin Weber, Kenosha, Wisconsin,Ingredients1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup coconut oil or shortening, cold3 to 4 tablespoons ice waterFILLING:2-1/2 cups canned pumpkin1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup maple or agave syrup3/4 cup oat milk1 teaspoon vanilla...

An old-time candy gets a fresh makeover. This is one of our favorite malted milk ball dessert recipes. The malted milk powder adds such a unique flavor to this bark so don't be tempted to skip it. —James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor,Ingredients1 package (10 to 12 ounces) dark chocolate chips1/4 cup malted milk powder1-1/4 cups malted...

This is a versatile cashew cheese sauce that's totally plant-based. I use it as a pasta sauce, as a pizza topping, over roasted veggies, on tacos and for grilled cheese. Because it doesn't reheat well, I don't suggest making a double batch. —Max Gregor, Santa Fe, New Mexico,Ingredients2 cups organic raw cashews1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 medium onion, chopped2...

Potlucks tend to have a lot of heavy dishes, so this bright, fresh Waldorf salad coleslaw recipe is a welcome addition. I came up with this recipe as a way to serve something crunchy and fruity with a touch of sweetness. Sometimes I add shredded coconut and use toasted pecans instead of walnuts. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho,Ingredients8 cups...

These lamb burgers can be made the day before and refrigerated until you're ready to grill. Serve with a cool drink and a tomato-cucumber salad for a refreshing yet hearty meal. —Sheila Sturrock, Coldwater, Ontario,Ingredients1 pound ground lamb1/2 cup dry bread crumbs1 large egg, lightly beaten1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese1/4 cup chopped soft sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in...

I like to prepare this dish when I'm short on time. You can also make the bake a little fancier by assembling it in individual ramekins instead of one large baking dish. —Jean Ferguson, Elverta, California,Ingredients3/4 to 1 pound ground beef or turkey1 small onion, choppedSalt and pepper to taste1 package (16 ounces) frozen Tater Tots1 can (10-3/4...

I love to have avocados on hand, but they sometimes get too ripe too fast. This avocado bread is a wonderful, unusual way to use them. It makes a delightful dessert served warm with chocolate or vanilla ice cream and chocolate syrup. —Katherine Wollgast, Troy, Missouri,Ingredients2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided1-1/4 cups sugar, divided1 tablespoon baking cocoa1/4 teaspoon ground...

When you think of Italian food, spaghetti with meatballs is probably one of the first dishes that comes to mind. Every Italian mother and grandmother has their signature polpette (meatball) recipe, and their children will always boast that their meatballs are the best. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen,Ingredients1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil4 to 5 fresh basil leaves2...