Food & Receipts

I came up with this recipe when I was going through a floral phase, putting rose or lavender in everything. This dessert is easy to make, but it's also elegant to serve when company comes. —Carolyn Eskew, Dayton, Ohio,Ingredients2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries6 tablespoons sugar, divided1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream1 teaspoon rose waterFresh mint leaves image/svg+xml Text...

There are countless versions of kibbeh recipes throughout the Middle East. This is our adaptation of this delicious dish. You can even substitute ground beef for the lamb. —Chris Bugher, Fairview, North Carolina,Ingredients1 cup bulgur (fine grind)1/4 cup finely chopped red onion3 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons ground allspice1 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon pepper1...

Here’s a creamy vegan pasta recipe with tons of fresh sauteed vegetables. The spicy tomato sauce with sweet sun-dried tomatoes is the highlight of this dish. It’s the perfect meal for when you just don’t feel like cooking. —Michelle Miller, Sunkissed Kitchen,Ingredients1/3 cup unsalted cashews, soaked overnight1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained2 tablespoons tomato paste1-1/2 teaspoons dried...

A Bloody Mary with beer is one of the best drinks I've ever had. It's now my go-to drink whenever I'm having pizza—a Brewed Mary is that good. —Shawn Carleton, San Diego, California,Ingredients4 lime wedges1 tablespoon sea salt, optional2 cups spicy Bloody Mary mix2 bottles (12 ounces each) IPA beer or non-alcoholic beer image/svg+xml Text Ingredients View Recipe,...

This is a healthy take on the Tahitian coconut breakfast treat called firi firi, which is typically fried. My version is baked and rolled in a spicy island sugar mix. —Sue Falk, Sterling Heights, Michigan,Ingredients1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1/2 cup warm coconut milk (110° to 115°)1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut1/3...

The classic Italian cookie gets a new gingerbread twist! Don’t overbake—they should be slightly chewy. —Tina Zaccardi, Eastchester, New York,Ingredients1 can (8 ounces) almond paste3/4 cup sugar1 tablespoon baking cocoa1 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamonDash ground cloves2 large egg whites, room temperature2 tablespoons molasses1 cup pearl or coarse sugar image/svg+xml Text Ingredients View Recipe, DirectionsPreheat oven to...

Trial and error made this pancake casserole recipe one that my family asks for time and time again. It's so easy and very good. —Ethel Sanders, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma,Ingredients1 pound bulk pork sausage2 cups biscuit/baking mix1-1/3 cups 2% milk2 large eggs1/4 cup canola oil2 medium apples, peeled and thinly sliced2 tablespoons cinnamon sugarMaple syrup image/svg+xml Text Ingredients View...

These cookies are hard to resist if you love candy because every bite is like finding a hidden treasure. They are fun to make and even more fun to eat. Be sure to have a glass of milk for dunking! —Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri,Ingredients1 cup butter, softened1 cup creamy peanut butter1 cup sugar1 cup packed brown sugar2...

Featuring flavors like cayenne and chili powder, this chili chocolate drink is a fun twist on the traditional. —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, chopped2 teaspoons grated orange zest1/4 teaspoon chili powder1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to tasteDash saltOptional: Sweetened...

My Grandma Phyllis' sweet and savory deviled eggs are unrivaled by any of the ones I've tried. The sweetness of the cherries balances the heat of the jalapeno; celery and pickles give a nice crunch. These snacks are always a party pleaser. —Adrienne Vradenburg, Bakersfield, California,Ingredients12 hard-boiled large eggs1/3 cup mayonnaise3 tablespoons finely chopped celery3 tablespoons finely chopped...