Food & Receipts

This snack mix combines two of my favorite snacks (pita chips and roasted garbanzo beans) with nuts, pretzels and a flavorful citrus blend. It's great for parties and for taking with you on the go! You could substitute premade pita chips for the pita bread and add them to the recipe with the pretzels. I prefer the homemade,...

I love Oktoberfest beer and food, and I'm also a big fan of soups. I was in a bar a few years ago during Oktoberfest, sampling the food, and I realized they didn't have a soup. I decided to make this Oktoberfest sausage soup inspired by the flavors of my favorite festival. —Tim Pietrowski, Middlesex, New Jersey,Ingredients1 pound...

I enjoy making this coconut milk chia pudding recipe because it's easy and I can find all of the ingredients at my local market. There is no baking required, and it's served in individual jars for guests. For more flavor, add shredded coconut. —Ashley Altan, Hanover, Maryland,Ingredients1 cup refrigerated unsweetened coconut milk4 tablespoons chia seeds3 tablespoons maple syrup2...

Give a humdrum side salad a Scandinavian touch by adding some freshly chopped dill and tiny shrimp. —Kallee Krong-McCreery, Escondido, California,Ingredients2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni1 cup mayonnaise2 teaspoons sugar2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill3/4 teaspoon ground mustard1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 cup peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (100-150 per pound)4 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced1 small cucumber, chopped1 small red...

This pumpkin sangria is made of sweet white wine, spices, and fresh pears and apples. Using canned pumpkin makes it easy. —James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor,Ingredients3 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)10 whole allspice10 whole cloves3 cups water1 can (15 ounces) canned pumpkin1/4 cup lemon juice1 bottle (750 milliliters) sweet white wine1 cup apple brandy or plain brandy1...

These Philly cheesesteak sliders are a wonderful way to use leftover roast beef, but using sliced roast beef from the deli also works. —Debra Waggoner, Grand Island, Nebraska,Ingredients2 large green peppers, sliced1 large sweet onion, sliced1 tablespoon olive oil2 packages (12 ounces each) Hawaiian sweet rolls1-1/2 pounds sliced deli roast beef12 slices provolone cheese3/4 cup butter1-1/2 teaspoons dried...

I love caramel frappuccinos from Starbucks, but they get too expensive. I now make my own, and they are just as good. If you blend the milk with all the other ingredients, it gets too foamy—instead stir it in with a spoon after all the ice is crushed. —Heather Egger, Davenport, Iowa,Ingredients2 tablespoons ground dark coffee1 cup water3...

This savory funnel cake incorporates mashed potatoes and ranch seasoning into the dough. It's delicious. Just try it and you’ll see! —Chanie Apfelbaum, Brooklyn, New York,Ingredients1-1/2 cups sour cream or plain Greek yogurt1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix (1 oz.), divided2 pounds russet potatoes (about 3 large), peeled and cubed3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 large egg1/2 to 1 teaspoon...

Southerners are known for giving their recipes colorful names. This one got its name because each extra-large drop biscuit is as big as a cat's head. The treats are crisp and golden outside, soft and pillowy inside, and filled with scallions, cheddar cheese and just the right amount of black pepper. These cathead biscuits are quick to fix...

These chocolate Rolo cookies were a big hit with my father. The generous size makes them wonderful for gift-giving, and they're always the first to go at parties. —Melissa Keenan, Larchmont, New York,Ingredients1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/3 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup all-purpose flour2/3 cup baking cocoa1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2...