Food & Receipts

This will definitely capture your taste buds! This recipe is one of my family's favorites—especially at the holidays. Although it may take a little longer to make and assemble, it is truly worth the work. It's a rich-tasting, light dessert that everyone will enjoy. I usually use pecans, but you can substitute walnuts, hazelnuts or other nuts. —Nancy...

These flaky phyllo treats with a rich pumpkin filling are a fantastic twist on pumpkin pie and can be prepared a day ahead. —Darlene Buerger, Peoria, Arizona,Ingredients1-1/4 cups melted butter, divided1/3 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup maple syrup1/2 cup chopped pecans12 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 large eggs, room temperature3/4 cup canned pumpkin2 tablespoons...

This homemade hot chocolate recipe will make people think you fussed but it is so simple. —Hershey Food Corporation, Cheryl Reitz, Hershey, Pennsylvania,Ingredients1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup baking cocoaDash salt1/3 cup hot water4 cups milk3/4 teaspoon vanilla extractMiniature marshmallows, sweetened whipped cream or cinnamon sticks, optional image/svg+xml Text Ingredients View Recipe, DirectionsIn a saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa and salt....

This Italian cream dessert is very simple but fancy enough to serve as a birthday cake. It’s low on sugar and big on flavor. You can swap the lemon zest for orange or lime to change things up. You can also add a layer of jam on top of the first layer of dough—raspberry jam, marmalade jam or...

The brown sugar in this decadent bourbon ice cream gives a hint of caramel flavor, which complements the bourbon. When the custard is still liquid, before it goes into the ice cream maker, add more or less bourbon to suite your taste. —Peggy Woodward, Taste of Home Senior Food Editor,Ingredients2 cups heavy whipping cream2 cups 2% milk3/4 cup...

I get instant cravings for pumpkin spice when the fall weather creeps in. These pumpkin spice cinnamon rolls incorporate one of my favorite coffee drinks with one of my favorite pastries. I make them all the time. —Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas,Ingredients1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls1/2 cup canned pumpkin1/3 cup packed brown sugar1 tablespoon instant coffee granules2...

Learn how to make this savory pumpkin bread recipe from scratch. It's a nice surprise compared with sweet pumpkin loaves. Serve it with soup and salad, or toast a slice and slather it with butter. —Mary Leverette, Columbia, South Carolina,Ingredients3 tablespoons butter1 cup chopped shelled pistachios1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepperBATTER:2/3 cup butter, softened2-2/3...

When I began to use my spritz press, this mocha recipe was the first flavor combination I tried. It took a few attempts to get the hang of it, but now I'm playing with a new dough and disc every time I make them. I plan on making several batches throughout the year. —Shelly L. Bevington, Hermiston, Oregon,Ingredients1-1/2...

I love to make cakes, and my family loves banana pudding. One day while brainstorming in the kitchen, I came up with this banana pudding cake recipe to combine the two. My family and friends can't get enough of it! If you are pressed for time, you may substitute whipped topping for the homemade sweetened whipped cream. —Tiffany...

If you're short on time, look for prepared seasoned crostini, which are available in many grocery stores. Heat briefly in the oven or for a few seconds in the microwave before serving. —Bee Engelhart, Bloomfield Township, Michigan,Ingredients1/4 cup butter, cubed2 garlic cloves, minced1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained1 cup tomato basil pasta sauce1 tablespoon minced fresh basil1/4...