Test Kitchen Recipes

"This is not your usual beef stew, which is why I get so many requests for the recipe," relates Anne...

The slow cooker is the go-to solution when weeknights become so busy that finding time to eat dinner, let alone...

I start these slow cooker BBQ pork chops in the morning and enjoy a tasty supper later with no last-minute...

"There isn't a quicker complete meal than this one—it takes just minutes in the pressure cooker," confides Ernestine Beoughter of...

"I love to start this soothing cider in the slow cooker on nights before my husband goes hunting," says Jennifer...

A zippy marinade sparks the flavor of this change-of-pace steak specialty. Chock-full of veggies, seasonings and pineapple chunks, this stir-fry...

These soft chocolaty sour cream cookies can easily be altered to make several different varieties—I've added everything from mints to...

These Swedish cookies are shaped perfectly for nibbling on alongside coffee or tea. Grab a couple for a quick, sweet...

Easy to make and bursting with savory, herby flavor, this home-baked tomato bread will soon be a favorite in your...

My husband works for a mint farmer, so I'm always looking for recipes with mint in them. I received this...

Now that we're empty nesters, my husband is the brave one who gets to test my new recipes. This one...

"I take these hearty egg rolls and their tasty sweet 'n' sour sauce to every family gathering," relates Jody Minke...

These sweet, chewy peanut butter bars are a great no-fuss treat to bring to a potluck or bake sale. A...

I created this baked potato casserole with input from friends and neighbors. It makes a great side dish for special...

This banana walnut bread is delicious, comforting and super speedy to prepare. It doesn't take much more than sugary bananas...

This creamy lemon chicken transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal in just 45 minutes. The secret ingredient to its...

These fun treats put a sweet, fluffy filling between two chewy oatmeal cookies. The old-fashioned flavor is deliciously homey—always perfect...

Our family loves it when Mom prepares this wonderful old-world dish. The tender beef has a bold blend of mouthwatering...

For an old-fashioned treat, there's nothing that beats my mom's peach kuchen. With a melt-in-your-mouth crust and a lightly sweet...

Rich color, a perky texture and tongue-tingling flavor make this relish a feast for the eyes and the taste buds....

Maple syrup and apple juice provide the mildly sweet marinade for these salmon fillets. Whether they are broiled or grilled,...

This tempting chili is big on flavor and really very simple to prepare. Sometimes on a Sunday, I'll get a...

In my opinion, this is the world's best chili! It features three meats in a peppery eye-opening broth. I've been...

Served with a hot loaf of bread and a side salad, this slow-cooker chili makes a hearty meal. The recipe...

Everyone who tastes my beef chili recipe says that it is restaurant-quality. It's especially good with homemade cornbread. I have...

Cinnamon roll focaccia marries a classic American pastry with an Italian bread-making tradition, resulting in a sweetly yummy breakfast treat.

These cake-like cookies are better than brownies. They have crackly tops and a subtle coffee flavor. —Louise Beatty, Amherst, New...

This cinnamon French toast recipe is not only incredibly tasty, it's incredibly easy to make, too.

These tempting little tarts have all the rich traditional taste of a full-size pecan pie in a much smaller package....