Food & Receipts

Want to add a little festive flair to your dip? Try this pomegranate guacamole. Since the cheese is so briny, we recommend cutting back on the amount of salt you use, or opting for reduced-sodium tortilla chips. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen,Ingredients3 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice1/2 to 1 teaspoon kosher...

Crumble Biscoff cookie pieces on top for a sweet touch. —James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor, Culinary,Ingredients4 cups half-and-half cream2 bars (3-1/2 ounces each) 70% cacao dark chocolate, chopped2 ounces milk chocolate, chopped1/3 cup Biscoff creamy cookie spreadDash saltSweetened whipped cream and Biscoff cookies image/svg+xml Text Ingredients View Recipe, DirectionsIn a large saucepan, heat cream over medium...

I love puff pastry and chicken Marsala, so I decided to combine the two. The result is a very special meal perfect for Sunday dinner or any special occasion. Be sure to keep the puff pastry chilled so it is easier to work with. —Lorraine Russo, Mahwah, New Jersey,Ingredients3 tablespoons butter1/2 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms2 shallots, finely...

There's nothing more comforting than a bowl of beef stew—unless, of course, it's a bowl of steaming hot beef stew loaded with lots and lots of barley. Now this is comfort food at its best—a bowl of stew robust enough to be a meal on its own. Rinsing the barley will help remove any dust, dirt or debris....

These Oreo Rice Krispies Treats are chewy on the inside with a crispy, crunchy cookie top. Not only are they tasty, but the crumbled cookies make for a sweet presentation. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen,Ingredients1 package (10 ounces) miniature marshmallows3 tablespoons canola oil5 cups Rice Krispies2 cups coarsely crushed Oreo cookies1 package (10 ounces) white baking chips, melted...

Why buy bottled ranch dressing when this recipe is so easy to make—and tastes so much better! Fresh chives are a colorful addition if you have them on hand. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin,Ingredients2/3 cup buttermilk1/2 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup sour cream2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon sugar1 teaspoon dill weed1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon...

Concha (Mexican sweet bread) is a breakfast or snack pastry found all over Mexico. It has a fluffy brioche-like dough with a crispy streusel topping, scored to resemble a shell. The pastry can come in a variety of colors and other shapes, but I prefer the plain and chocolate streusel. —Johnna Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona,Ingredients1/3 cup sugar1 package (1/4...

Pomegranates make dessert festive and bright with a burst of juicy sweetness. These pomegranate bars are no exception. —Lisa Keys, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania,Ingredients1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup sugar1/4 cup baking cocoa3/4 cup cold butter, cubed1 large egg, room temperature1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted2 cups (12 ounces...

Belgian waffles have larger squares and deeper pockets than American waffles. I make mine with nutrition boosters like whole wheat, flaxseed, cranberries and toasted walnuts. —Laura McDowell, Portland, Maine,Ingredients1-1/4 cups whole wheat flour3/4 cup old-fashioned oats1/4 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons ground flaxseed4 teaspoons baking powder2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt, divided2 large eggs, room temperature1-1/2 cups 2%...

The classic mojito cocktail only gets better with the lemony, sweet-tart flavor of fresh passion fruit. You can strain out the seeds if you like but I like to leave them in for a little interest. —Karen Caplan, CEO Freida's Specialty Produce, Los Alamitos, California,Ingredients6 fresh mint leaves2 tablespoons sugar1 ounce lime juice3 ounces club soda2 ounces passion...