Recipes by Technique

Hone your cooking skills with these recipes arranged by cooking technique. Here’s where you can master baking, braising, grilling, roasting and more.

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    Christmas Glow Punch

    With a pretty crimson color, this sweet tropical beverage is perfect for the holidays. Have the punch base chilling in...


    Horseradish Ham Cubes

    Horseradish and ham have always been perfect partners. Here they combine in a zesty variation of ham roll-ups.


    Spinach Roll-Ups

    These pretty pinwheels capture the classic flavor of spinach dip served in a bread bowl. —Patty Koepp, Marquette, Michigan


    Salsa Cheesecake

    After receiving this recipe from a friend several years ago, I made it for our family Christmas party. It's now...


    Crisp Rosettes

    Shaped like delicate snowflakes, these crisp rosettes make a lovely winter dessert. Field editor Rita Christianson of Glenburn, North Dakota...


    Crab Spread

    My family has fond memories of traveling to my parents' house for Christmas dinner. After a 12-hour drive, we'd be...


    Pork Pinwheels

    A flavorful filling peeks out from the swirled slices of pork. This make-ahead appetizer is enhanced with garlic mayonnaise.


    Appetizer Blue Cheese Logs

    Three kinds of cheese and some curry powder make this cheese log a little more lively than most. Swipe it...

    Two-Tone Cheesecake

    "Looking to create an original for the Alaska State Fair contest, I came up with this creamy cheesecake," notes field...


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    Homemade Churros

    These fried cinnamon-sugar homemade churros are best when fresh and hot. Try them with a cup of coffee or hot...


    Layered Brownie Dessert

    A tasty brownie is the base for layers of cream cheese and chocolate pudding in this make-ahead dessert. —Muriel Ledeboer,...


    Polish Poppy Seed Loaves

    Traditionally, these loaves were eaten after sundown on Christmas Eve as part of a 12-course meal. At our house, we...


    Corn Zucchini Saute

    This side makes a colorful accompaniment to the pork chops or to any Mexican-style meal. I've loved this dish since...


    Anise Icebox Cookies

    These crisp, old-fashioned spice cookies are one of my favorite anise recipes to cook up—especially around the holidays. —Sharon Nichols,...


    Sangria Gelatin Ring

    This gelatin is enjoyed by everyone because you just can't go wrong with fresh berries. —Nicole Nemeth, Komoka, Ontario


    Anniversary Cake

    You can make this lovely anniversary cake, even if you're not celebrating a milestone! Flavor the cake as you wish,...


    Stuffed Bread Appetizers

    You may want to double the recipe for this hearty cold appetizer because I've found that folks just can't seem...

    Almond-Lemon Pound Cake

    This lemon-almond cake is the first cake I learned to make more than 30 years ago, and it’s still a...


    Cucumber Sauce

    I'm Greek and my husband's Sicilian, so we use plenty of garlic in our cooking. We typically serve this traditional...


    Spinach Phyllo Bundles

    Spanakopita is a Greek spinach pie made with phyllo dough. This appetizer version is always a hit at parties.


    Garlic-Roasted Chicken and Vegetables

    The first time my Greek father-in-law made this chicken, he proudly shared the recipe with me. It's my favorite way...


    Berries & Cream Torte

    It's so easy to see why this fruity dessert always impresses dinner guests. I sometimes substitute the berries with sliced...


    Wagon Wheel Pasta Salad

    Summertime gatherings aren't complete without a refreshing pasta salad. This tasty version features a mayonnaise and picante dressing. It may...

    Sherbet Watermelon

    I usually double this recipe so I can have one dessert on hand for family and friends who stop by...


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    Old-Fashioned Lemonade

    A sweet-tart lemonade is a traditional part of my Memorial Day and Fourth of July menus. Folks can't get enough...


    All-American Hamburgers

    We do a lot of camping and outdoor cooking. Hamburgers are on our menu more than any other food. —Diane...


    Tortilla Burgers

    With pork instead of ground beef and tortillas in place of buns, these Southwestern-style burgers stand out from all others.—Katie...


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    Easy Cheese-Stuffed Jalapenos

    A few years ago, I saw a man in the grocery store buying a big bag of jalapeno peppers. I...


    White Chicken Enchiladas

    These white chicken enchiladas are full of flavor thanks to cilantro, jalapeno and cumin. Want to make them even spicier?...