Food & Receipts

I created this thick and creamy soup by adapting several recipes into one. Although previously a slow-cooker soup, the pressure cooker brings it to the table much sooner. It’s an easy dinner when you want a delicious chicken soup with lots of flavor. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas,Ingredients1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth1 can (15-1/2 ounces)...

You can't beat this rich and creamy Ninja Foodi mac and cheese. This multi-cooker recipe is a new twist on the original. —Robin Haas, Cranston, Rhode Island,Ingredients4 cups water2 teaspoons canola oil16 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni2-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard1 teaspoon onion powder1/2 teaspoon white pepper1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg2-3/4 cups half-and-half1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed and divided1-1/4 pounds cheddar...

We love the taste of this beet relish with any type of meat or bean dish. You can adjust the pepper and horseradish to taste. —Norma Leatherwood, Sevierville, Tennessee,Ingredients4 pounds fresh beets1 cup sugar1 cup cider vinegar2 tablespoons grated peeled horseradish2 teaspoons canning salt1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 teaspoon pepperOptional: Sliced baguette and grated lemon zest image/svg+xml Text Ingredients...

This is a satisfying all-purpose Italian dressing recipe. Use this homemade version on salad greens, in vegetable salads or even as a marinade for chicken. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin,Ingredients1/4 cup lemon juice1/4 cup red wine vinegar2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 garlic cloves, halved1 teaspoon sugar3/4 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon ground mustard1/2 teaspoon dried...

These cute pumpkin-shaped rolls are worth the effort. They're a festive fall favorite in my household. If you don't have pumpkin on hand, try using sweet potato. —Veronica Fay, Knoxville, Tennessee,Ingredients1 tablespoon active dry yeast3/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)3/4 cup canned pumpkin2 teaspoons garlic powder2 teaspoons onion powder2 tablespoons dried minced onion1-1/2 teaspoons each minced fresh...

My family loves a touch of barbecue sauce and ranch dressing in our mac salad. Not too much—just a hint of both makes this everyday salad something special. —Andrea Bolden, Unionville, Tennessee,Ingredients2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni1 cup mayonnaise1 to 3 tablespoons barbecue sauce1 tablespoon ranch salad dressing mix2 teaspoons sugar3/4 teaspoon ground mustard1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 hard-boiled...

I love preparing these easy shrimp tacos. Hatch chiles are a staple ingredient in my home state of Texas, and this was the very first recipe that I conquered with them. Mix and match your favorite toppings—salsa and avocado would be perfect additions. —Deborah Jamison, Austin, Texas,Ingredients1 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro3...

Making blood orange cupcakes is my favorite way to use fresh blood oranges. I start with a cake mix and bump up the flavor with essential oil. No one knows these cupcakes are not from scratch. —Monica Chadha, Fremont, California,Ingredients4 medium blood oranges1/4 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce1 package orange cake mix (regular size)3 large eggs, room temperature1 cup...

This thick and rich turkey corn chowder uses up Thanksgiving leftovers. Every so often, my grandmother would even add chopped hard-boiled eggs to this chowder to give it a nice richness. —Susan Bickta, Kutztown, Pennsylvania,Ingredients1 pound thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped3 celery ribs, sliced1 medium onion, chopped1 medium carrot, chopped1/2 cup chopped red onion1 bay leaf1/4 cup all-purpose flour1...

It may seem like a lot of work to make homemade crackers. However, after you’ve tasted these sweet and savory crackers, I think you’ll admit that it’s worth every minute. They’re crispy, cheesy, salty and have a lovely honey finish. They are basically cracker perfection. —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia,Ingredients1 cup unsalted butter, softened1/3 cup minced fresh parsley2 cups...