Kitchen & Culinary Tools: Guides, Reviews, Care & Recipes

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    Sweet Potato Pie with Condensed Milk

    A perfect dessert for Thanksgiving or Christmas, sweet potato pie with condensed milk has a delicious, mildly sweet flavor. Here...


    Berry-Cream Cookie Snaps

    My mom and I made up this recipe by combining two others. These cute cookies are crispy on the outside...


    Apple-Herb Club Sandwich

    Sliced apples and a dill spread give this club-style sandwich, prepared by our Test Kitchen, lots of flavor. Filled with...


    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...


    Ladyfingers

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


    Chinese Five Spice

    This easy-to-make Chinese five-spice blend brings complex, balanced flavor to your dishes. It's perfect for roasting meats, enhancing stir-fries or...


    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....


    Snowflake Cake

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

    Chocolate Walnut Crescents

    I use a round cookie cutter to form the crescent shapes for these nutty favorites. They're so pretty sprinkled with...


    Woolly Butter Lamb

    This deliciously rich butter lamb is a cute and visual way to celebrate an Easter or spring meal. My Polish...


    Caprese Tomato Bites

    I love the classic combination of tomatoes, mozzarella and basil in these bite-size appetizers. They give you a taste of...


    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...


    White Chocolate Coconut Fudge

    A small bite of this rich candy is all you need to satisfy a sweet tooth. My family prefers it...


    Homemade Snow Globes

    You'll be snowed under with offers from kids wanting to help you put together these cute snow globes. Just make...


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    Bloody Mary

    Make the classic Bloody Mary your own with homemade mix and fun garnishes. Did someone say brunch?


    Pomegranate Martini

    Ring in the holidays with this crimson creation that sparkles with holiday cheer. The pomegranate martini is a smooth delight...


    Barnyard Cupcakes

    “My friend Kathy grew up on a farm, so I thought a ‘Farmer in the Dell‘ theme would be perfect...

    Dipped Chocolate Logs

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


    Pomegranate Creme Brulee

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


    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...


    Orange Shrimp Mojo

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


    Decorated Sugar Easter Egg

    TAKE A CRACK at crafting this sugar ary shell from CT’s cooks. It’s sure to make
    Easter “eggstra” special!...


    Caramel Pecans

    "Make a pot of coffee or fix a drink, this takes a while! It's worth it though-this recipe is a...

    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...


    Meringue Nests

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


    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...


    Treasure Chest Birthday Cake

    Swashbucklers of all ages were eager to seize a chocolaty piece of this birthday cake, although some guests thought it...


    Dump Truck Cake

    Gearing up to host a construction-themed birthday? This hauler will get your party on a roll! Using packaged cake mix,...