Food & Receipts

These chicken souvlaki pitas are a favorite at our house, especially in summer. With just a few ingredients and a grill, we can enjoy a gourmet-style Greek dinner that's a snap to put together. Of course, a simple Greek salad on the side is a nice addition. — Becky A. Drees, Pittsfield, Massachusetts,Ingredients4 medium lemons, divided4 tablespoons olive...

This honey chicken wings recipe was given to me by a special lady who was like a grandmother to me. —Marisa Raponi, Vaughan, Ontario,Ingredients1/2 cup orange blossom honey1/3 cup white vinegar2 tablespoons paprika2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon pepper4 pounds chicken wings image/svg+xml Text Ingredients View Recipe, DirectionsCombine honey, vinegar, paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Cut through...

This butternut squash soup is so full of flavor that you won't miss the meat or dairy! The added can of pumpkin helps to make the soup creamy and smooth, while the coconut milk adds a light sweetness. I love to make this soup as the seasons change! —Audrey Fell, Nashville, Tennessee,Ingredients1 large butternut squash, peeled and cut...

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...