Food & Receipts

I love chicken salad sandwiches. For this recipe, I use a rotisserie chicken from the supermarket and toss it with avocado oil mayonnaise, capers and dill relish, then layer it on crusty bread with sliced radishes and butter lettuce. You can vary the flavor by adding herbs or some finely diced roasted red peppers. —David Ross, Spokane Valley,...

This Turnip Greens Salad was created using items from my garden. Because most people cook turnip greens, I wanted to present those same greens in a way that would retain their nutrient content. You can also add different kinds of meat, like cooked shrimp or chicken. —James McCarroll, Murfreesboro, Tennessee,Ingredients1 bunch fresh turnip greens (about 10 ounces)5 ounces...

This is a fancy version of my grandchildren's favorite baked spaghetti. It feels like such a special dinner, and it's so cozy for winter. —Louise Miller, Westminster, Maryland,Ingredients1 package (16 ounces) spaghetti1 pound ground beef1 medium onion, chopped1 tablespoon minced garlic1 jar (24 ounces) pasta sauce1 cup pitted ripe olives3 tablespoons capers, drained3 anchovy fillets, minced1/2 to 3/4...

Rich ice cream and refreshing peppermint make this peppermint milkshake recipe a special treat, especially during the holidays. For a twist on this classic, stir in chocolate syrup and top with chocolate shavings. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen,Ingredients1 cup 2% milk2 cups vanilla ice cream1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies, divided Sweetened whipped cream image/svg+xml Text...

These M&M Christmas cookies make any cookie platter feel festive. Swap in pastel M&M's for Easter and orange and brown for Halloween. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen,Ingredients1 cup butter, softened1 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt1 package (10 ounces) red and green milk...

Use leftover or rotisserie chicken if you have it on hand. During the summer months, it's worth taking the time to grill fresh chicken to add a smokier flavor to the pizza. —Jessie Apfel, Berkeley, California,Ingredients3/4 cup hoisin sauce, divided1 tablespoon rice vinegar1 tablespoon sesame oil1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot1 garlic cloves, minced2 packages (6 ounces each) ready-to-use...

This delicious homemade dairy-free cream of chicken soup couldn't be easier to make. Since it's made with almond milk and olive oil, it's a wonderful dairy-free alternative to the canned soups often called for in recipes. —James Schend, Taste of Home,Ingredients2 tablespoons finely chopped onion2 tablespoons olive oil3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon poultry seasoning1/2 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 cups chicken...

Ingredients1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed1 round (8 ounces) Brie cheese1 large egg1 tablespoon water image/svg+xml Text Ingredients View Recipe, DirectionsPreheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, unfold puff pastry. Roll out each pastry to a 10-in. square. Cut each pastry into sixteen 2-1/2-in. squares. Cut Brie into 32 pieces; place a piece of...

These hot chocolate bombs are all the rage! Make them ahead of time as a holiday gift or to have on hand when you have a hot chocolate craving. —Rashanda Cobbins, Taste of Home Food Editor,Ingredients22 ounces semisweet chocolate, such as Baker's Chocolate, finely chopped1/2 cup baking cocoa1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder1/4 cup confectioners' sugar6 tablespoons vanilla...

Ermine frosting brings back memories of being in the kitchen with my grandmother. This old-timey frosting was her go-to for cakes when she didn't have cornstarch or cream cheese. —Rashanda Cobbins, Milwaukee, Wisconsin,Ingredients1/2 cup all-purpose flour2-1/2 cups whole milk1-3/4 cups sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1-3/4 cups butter, softened1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract image/svg+xml Text Ingredients View Recipe, DirectionsIn a small heavy...