Test Kitchen Recipes

With three children in school, evenings are often hectic and short on time—especially during the holiday season. I can put...

Here's a thick, hearty meat sauce for spaghetti for a filling feast. When I'm in a hurry, I make this...

Serve these mouthwatering sandwiches with coleslaw on the side or right on the sandwich. You can freeze any leftover meat...

The A-frame design on this pretty country chalet is easy enough for even first-timers to make. So gather the kids...

These rolls are different from the regular cinnamon rolls. When I take them to my morning bowling league, they are...

When done right, chicken makes a quick and wholesome pizza topping. Here's how to make a chicken pizza everyone at...

Pack this irresistible snack into wax or plastic bags and tie them shut with curling ribbons for a pretty presentation....

Focaccia sandwiches stacked with meats, cheeses and a flavorful spread bring color and texture to any lunch, picnic or backyard...

No-bake desserts are a summertime staple, and lemon cream cheese pie is one of the easiest with only five ingredients.

I came up with this recipe as a way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. It's a nice alternative to...

Store-bought Alfredo sauce speeds along this flavorful, meatless entree. I use dry pasta, but you can use refrigerated fettuccine to...

I needed a quick meal one blustery night when my husband was coming home late with the kids. So I...

Sure to be a hit with the family, this Asian beef noodles dish is a perfect weeknight dinner. A couple...

These crunchy meringue shells with a lemon curd filling will make guests stop to "ooh" and "ahh" at your dessert...

When the morning autumn air is bitingly cold, preheat the oven and bake these caramel apple muffins as soon as...

My family has been making iced tea this way ever since I was a child. When I recently prepared it...

This is the perfect drink to quench the thirst on hot summer days. The combination of lemon and lime is...

Mushrooms and water chestnuts give new life to the ordinary green bean casserole. Every time I make it for friends,...

What makes this pumpkin cranberry bread recipe truly special is its versatility and ease of preparation yielding two loaves that...

Grilled indoors, this delightful sandwich can be enjoyed any time of year. “The honey-mustard dressing gives the chicken plenty of...

This sweetheart of a side is delicious, rich and perfect on a weeknight table or as part of a holiday...

Glazed beef tournedos bring upscale restaurant vibes to your table any night of the week. This tender grilled steak brushed...

I cut 90% of the fat and nearly half the calories from one of my favorite desserts. Try it for...

People will think you went to a lot of trouble to make these luscious pies, but with just six ingredients,...

My college friend shared this cupcake recipe that has pie crust on the bottom, raspberry jam in the middle and...

Toasted almonds add crunch to this no-fuss treatment for fresh beans. They get extra flavor from convenient onion soup mix...

I used to make this in the oven, but then I discovered that microwave lets me enjoy it even faster....

Filled with chicken, mushrooms, water chestnuts and carrots, these lettuce wraps are both healthy and yummy. The gingerroot, rice wine...

My husband Bill and I created these tasty fish tacos. The combination with tilapia and cabbage may seem unusual, but...