Food & Receipts

If you're looking for a quick and easy dinner, this Tuscan chicken pasta is just the ticket. After the milk and cream cheese are added, the mixture will look liquidy. Just continue to cook and stir and the dish will come together. —Amber Gaines, Colorado Springs, Colorado,Ingredients1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces8 ounces cellentani...

After cutting your own Christmas tree, come home to a hot beverage and a plate of these cute lumberjack cookies. Too intimidated to make all the shapes? Choose a few and have fun! —Josh Rink, Taste of Home Food Stylist,Ingredients1 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons cream of...

Blue cheese is a surefire way to add flavor to any dish. And toasted almonds are the perfect way to add crunchy texture. When they're combined with cool, creamy avocado you get a unique blue cheese guacamole recipe that’s guaranteed to please.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen,Ingredients3 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice1/2...

Cold weather means it's time for hearty, comforting meals. This slow-cooker stew is perfect for keeping warm on even the coldest nights, and the meal is ready when you are. Feel free to add corn, peas, green beans or other veggies —Jesi Allen, Gastonia, North Carolina,Ingredients4 large potatoes, cubed2 pounds smoked sausage, cut into 3/4-inch pieces2 bottles (12...

To balance out the menu, every tea party needs a few savory options, like these biscuits with cheese spread. They're the perfect size for snacking, too, which means you might want to make more than one batch. They disappear surprisingly fast! —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia,Ingredients2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons sugar4 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup cold unsalted...

Fresh, fruity and oh, so cool, this strawberry-basil margarita may be the perfect summer cocktail. —James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor,Ingredients1 lime wedge Coarse sugar, optional1-1/2 ounces blanco tequila1 ounce Triple Sec1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice1 cup frozen unsweetened sliced strawberries4 fresh basil leaves Fresh strawberries, optional image/svg+xml Text Ingredients View Recipe, DirectionsMoisten rim of 1...

Ingredients1 package lemon cake mix (regular size)1-1/4 cups quick-cooking oats, divided8 tablespoons butter, softened, divided1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten1/4 cup sugar1/3 cup sliced almonds1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup lemon curd1 can (21 ounces) blueberry pie filling image/svg+xml Text Ingredients View Recipe, DirectionsPreheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat cake mix, 1...

I created this challah bread pudding recipe after my mother-in-law told me that she liked bread pudding. I was on a mission to create a version that was so good she'd ask me for the recipe. It worked! This can be served for breakfast, brunch or dessert. —Marsha Ketaner, Henderson, Nevada,Ingredients1 cup sugar1 cup packed brown sugar7 large...

This is a perfect recipe to take to any potluck or get-together. It is delightful and refreshing.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin,Ingredients1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme4-1/2 teaspoons maraschino cherry juice image/svg+xml Text Ingredients View Recipe, DirectionsIn a small bowl, beat the cream cheese. Stir in the marshmallow creme and cherry...

A classic margarita recipe doesn't need anything other than tequila, Triple Sec and fresh lime juice. When you're making the cocktail, make sure you squeeze the limes correctly for the ultimate freshness. —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 juice image/svg+xml Text Ingredients View...