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    ‘Let’s Do Lunch’ Recipe Contest Announcement

    Who's ready for lunch? Show off your favorite lunch recipes for the chance to win $500.

    Announcing Our Boards, Platters and More Contest Winners

    We are pleased to announce the winners of Taste Recipes's Boards, Platters and More Contest! We invited readers to...


    Presenting the Winners from Our 5-Ingredient Contest

    These home cooks said “so long” to long grocery lists! These winning recipes may be short on ingredients, but they're...


    Presenting the Winners from Our Make & Take Recipe Contest

    Home cooks shared their favorite "dish to pass" that they rely on for potlucks, get-togethers and bake sales. The best...


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    Chipotle Chicken

    2 reviews

    Chipotle Chicken

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    Mexican Tea Cookies

    Mexican tea cookies are a holiday favorite in our family. I updated the recipe by frosting them with a buttercream...


    Cake Mix Brownies

    9 reviews

    These cake mix brownies are a mashup of two of my favorite desserts. A woman I worked with gave me...


    Spiced Eggnog Rum Cookies

    4 reviews

    One year, when I had a lot of eggnog on hand, I created a new holiday cookie recipe. The flavor...


    Double-Layer Cheesecake Bars

    4 reviews

    Can't choose between chocolate and vanilla cheesecake? Have both when you make this bar recipe with two distinct layers. —Andrea...

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    One-Pot Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta

    14 reviews

    When the weather's too chilly to grill, I whip up a big pot of this cheesy pasta. Believe it or...


    Cheddar and Chive Mashed Potatoes

    11 reviews

    My husband swears my cheddar mashed potatoes are the world's best. We always have some in the freezer. Sometimes I...


    Fig & Almond Cookies

    2 reviews

    In our family, holiday cookies—like these nutty fig ones—are a big deal. I'm so proud to be passing on this...


    Cherry Danish

    5 reviews

    These ruby-studded pastries will be the first to disappear from your brunch table. I won an award when I first...


    Buttermilk Cranberry Muffins

    5 reviews

    I've been making these muffins and this cranberry butter for years, and I have never met anyone who didn't like...

    Creamy Tiramisu Cheesecake

    2 reviews

    The Italian word "tiramisu" means "pick-me-up" and refers to a dessert of ladyfinger sponge cake dipped in coffee, embracing mascarpone...


    Swirl Cinnamon Bread

    13 reviews

    If you like cinnamon, you’ll love this quick bread! It’s crusty on top, soft and moist inside. Make extra loaves...


    Thai Chicken Pasta

    38 reviews

    I try to buy fresh chicken when it’s on sale. I cook a big batch in the slow cooker, then...


    Caramel-Pecan Sticky Buns

    23 reviews

    My mother used to make delicious cinnamon rolls when I was a child. Later, she taught my sister and me...


    Carrot Layer Cake

    44 reviews

    My sister gave me this recipe for what she calls "the ultimate carrot cake," and it really lives up to...


    French Dip

    53 reviews

    For a sandwich with more pizazz than the traditional French dip, give this recipe a try. The seasonings give the...


    Mom’s Chicken Noodle Soup

    8 reviews

    My mother was a pastor's wife, and she did a lot of cooking for potlucks. This recipe is one she...


    Dutch Oven Chicken Thighs

    1 review

    Dutch oven chicken thighs with red potatoes, carrots and celery is a fuss-free, one-pot dinner option that everyone at your...


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    Announcing the Winners of Our 2024 Cookie Exchange

    Three hundred bakers brought handmade treats to a cookie exchange hosted by Taste Recipes and Instagram star Kelsey Elizabeth....

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    Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

    These strawberry cheesecake bars mimic a classic cheesecake with a vibrant strawberry topping. Make them ahead of time for potlucks...


    Party in a Pinch Recipe Contest Announcement

    We’re having a party…and you’re invited! Show off your quickest party recipes for the chance to win $500.


    Gingerbread Loaf

    Make your home smell delicious with our gingerbread loaf recipe. Moist and flavorful, this bread is perfect for cozy gatherings...


    Presenting the Winners from Our Holiday Cocktail Party Recipe Contest

    Home cooks were invited to send in their holiday shareables and simple sweets. And what’s a cocktail party without a...


    Easy Roasted Green Beans

    These roasted green beans prove they have a lot to offer beyond the usual holiday casserole. Roasting them concentrates and...


    Clam Fritters

    10 reviews

    Clam fritters are a summertime staple along the New England coast, and this savory recipe brings them straight to your...