Food & Receipts

These braided pastries are filled with chunks of cookies and peanut butter. They are perfect for dessert or with your morning coffee. You could use any type of chocolate cookie or chocolate candy that would pair well with peanut butter. You can even substitute hazelnut spread for the peanut butter. —Daniel Carberg, Roxbury, New Hampshire,Ingredients2 packages (1/4 ounce...

This pimiento and cheese spread is a spicy, modern version of my mother's delicious recipe. Serve it stuffed in celery or spread on crackers or a sandwich. —Elizabeth Hester, Elizabethtown, North Carolina,Ingredients12 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce2 teaspoons white vinegar1/4 teaspoon white pepper1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 jar...

Malabi is a very famous, easy sweet milk pudding from Israel. For this recipe I learned from a friend, you can use rose syrup instead of pomegranate syrup. —Kanwaljeet Chhabra, Eden Prairie, Minnesota,Ingredients2 cups whole milk1/3 cup sugar4 tablespoons cornstarch1/2 cup cold water1/4 cup heavy whipping cream1 teaspoon rose waterPOMEGRANATE SYRUP:1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup pomegranate juice1/4 cup pomegranate...

These portobello mushroom burgers are a hit every time I serve them. They are filling but not heavy. The sauerkraut, garlic cloves and onions can be made ahead to cut down on prep time. —Lisa Benoit, Cookeville, Tennessee,Ingredients5 unpeeled garlic cloves1/2 teaspoon plus 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided1/2 cup thinly sliced sweet onion1 can (8 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed...

These smoky pork burgers are far from ordinary. The ground pork makes them juicy and extra flavorful. Stuffing them takes a bit of extra time, but it's well worth it! —Francine Lizotte, Surrey, British Columbia,Ingredients2 pounds ground beef2 pounds ground pork1/2 cup panko bread crumbs1/2 cup finely chopped red onion3 tablespoons minced fresh basil2 teaspoons smoked paprika1/2 teaspoon...

Pecan pie is a Thanksgiving tradition in my household, and I was on a quest to create the ultimate version—the best pecan pie recipe. I think this might be it! —James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor,Ingredients Dough for single-crust pie1/2 cup butter2-1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans3/4 cup packed brown sugar3/4 cup maple syrup1/2 teaspoon salt3 large eggs,...

Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches were my favorite food when I was a kid. My dad and I used to make PB&J crackers for an evening snack. And we usually had cinnamon-raisin bread in the house, so this version was a natural favorite. —Erica Allen, Tuckerton, New Jersey,Ingredients6 tablespoons creamy peanut butter12 slices cinnamon-raisin bread, lightly toasted6 tablespoons...

Sip on this salted caramel and banana drinking chocolate when the temperatures start to drop. It's the perfect cool-weather drink. —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 medium bananas, pureed1/3 cup salted caramel toppingOptional: Sweetened whipped cream, additional salted caramel topping...

I created this version of a Mexican favorite for my family using meaty portobello mushrooms to mimic meat. Serve with rice to round out the meal. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois,Ingredients2 tablespoons canola oil1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced1 poblano pepper, thinly sliced1 medium sweet red pepper, thinly sliced1 jar (12 ounces) sofrito tomato cooking base1 cup...

This slightly sweet berry puff pancake is filled with fruit and has a custardy texture that puffs up beautifully when baked. It makes an easy yet impressive breakfast. —Jessi Smith, Fort Myers, Florida,Ingredients3 tablespoons butter5 large eggs, room temperature1-1/2 cups reduced-fat ricotta cheese1/2 cup fat-free milk1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest3/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup sugar1/2...