
Owl Tree
I have been “cooking” since I was 3 years old. Now I cook for my two teenage sons and bake...

Chocolate-Dipped Meringue Sandwich Cookies
These light, airy morsels are twice as nice with two meringue cookies and velvety ganache in between. —Donna Pochoday-Stelmach, Morristown,...

Grilled Pork Chops with Smokin’ Sauce
While growing up, my husband always had pork chops that were pan-fried or baked, but he knew they could be...

Blackened Tilapia with Zucchini Noodles
I love quick and bright meals like this one-skillet wonder. The way it tastes, you'd think it takes a lot...

Black Bottom Brandy Bites
The idea for these bite-sized tarts started with little chocolate bottles of brandy. For an extra dash of fabulous, I...


Caramel Creme Brulee
This recipe comes out perfect every time and it's always a crowd-pleaser! A torch works best to get the sugar...

Rhubarb Tart
Make good use of all of that rhubarb from your garden or favorite farmers market. Creamy, sweet, tart, buttery—this rhubarb...

Creme de Menthe Cheesecake Cookies
Some say these are the best cookies they’ve ever had! Such a cinch to put together with just five ingredients,...

Almond Cream Spritz
Love spritz cookies at Christmastime? Try this version featuring almond-flavored dough. Sprinkle them with colored sugar for the holidays or...

Orange Shrimp Mojo
With jalapeno, orange and avocado, this enticing entree is spicy, tangy and fresh with every bite. The sauce beautifully glazes...

Meringue Nests
These crunch meringue shells will have guests "oohing" and "aahing." Topped with your favorite fresh fruit, they're pretty served with...

Curry Powder
Making your own homemade curry powder is easier, and tastier, than you think! I think it's much better than any...

Chocolate and Vanilla Creme Brulee
For a truly delicious dessert that will impress every guest, try this fancy chocolate and vanilla creme brulee recipe. It...

Snowflake Cake
There will be a flurry of fuss when our eye-catching cake appears on your holiday table. Have fun fashioning snowflakes...

Applesauce Cinnamon Ornaments
These non-edible, applesauce cinnamon ornaments add a lovely scent to your home during the holidays. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen,...

Fig-Carrot Stuffed Kabocha Squash
While searching for a new winter squash variety, I stumbled upon kabocha squash—it really wowed me. The flavor and texture...

Pomegranate Creme Brulee
Creme brulee is a decadent, elegant dessert that I reserve for the holidays and special occasions. This version features the...

Berry-Filled Butter Ribbons
Tangy boysenberry is an unusual for a cookie, but it goes well with chocolate. I change the sprinkles and even...

Dipped Chocolate Logs
When my sister and I were little, we used to beg my mother and grandmother to make these buttery chocolate...

Braised Pork with Tomatillos
A pork braise is a sure way to make people’s mouths water. The tomatillos in this dish offer a subtle...

Fish with Fennel
This brightly-flavored fish is a great showcase for fennel. You'll use the seeds, bulb and fronds. This is an excellent...

Old-Fashioned Riced Potatoes
This traditional side dish is a nice change from mashed potatoes. My husband is a big fan of them.—Gloria A....

English Toffee Bars
Meet the Cook: My mother and I get together every year around Christmastime to make this delicious chocolate-coated toffee, using...

Carrot-Pineapple Gelatin Salad
"My grandma frequently fixed the salad when she was asked to bring a dish to a family gathering," writes Sue...

Orange-Sugared Pecans
I regularly cook up these candied pecans for Christmas gift-giving and family munching. The citrusy-sweet flavor is different and delicious....

Egg ‘n’ Cress Tea Sandwiches
These tea sandwiches look very festive when we cut them out with a holly leaf cookie cutter. We use both...

Ladyfingers
Upgrade your dessert game with this ladyfingers recipe. It takes just 30 minutes to make and opens the door to...

Hard Maple Candy
During the war, the women at my grandmother's church would donate sugar rations throughout the year so they'd have enough...

Rose Petal Sorbet
Hot summer days call for a refreshing sorbet. This recipe from out Test Kitchen combines pleasing citrus and floral flavors.