Test Kitchen Recipes

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    Pepper Steak

    22 reviews

    This delicious pepper steak recipe is perfect if you're on the hunt for a quick, nourishing, flavor-packed meal for your...


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    Stuffed Acorn Squash

    13 reviews

    This stuffed acorn squash recipe has everything: a savory meat and rice filling, melted cheese on top and an edible...


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    Bierocks

    19 reviews

    You don't have to head to the Midwest to experience the savory, meat-filled buns known as bierocks—you can make them...


    Campfire Beans

    5 reviews

    Studded with beef, bacon and four kinds of beans, campfire beans deliver sweet, smoky southwestern flavor worthy of a cowboy....


    Crazy Crust Pizza

    4 reviews

    This crazy crust pizza flips tradition on its head with a pourable batter that turns light and crisp enough to...


    Hamburger and Rice Hot Dish

    4 reviews

    This hamburger and rice hot dish is the ultimate feel-good meal that will warm you up from the inside out....


    Johnny Marzetti Casserole

    19 reviews

    Johnny Marzetti casserole was once a school lunch staple in the Midwest, and it's still handed down from generation to...


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    Hamburger Potato Casserole

    24 reviews

    A fun riff on cottage pie, this hearty hamburger potato casserole has a crispy potato crust, so it hits a...

    Meatball Stew

    17 reviews

    Forget the long, slow cooking. This meatball stew can be on the table in well under an hour. It's simple,...


    Poor Man’s Meal

    6 reviews

    This poor man's meal is a hearty, filling and budget-friendly casserole.


    Traditional Shepherd’s Pie

    17 reviews

    Nothing hits the spot quite like a traditional shepherd's pie recipe when you're needing some good old-fashioned comfort food.


    Taco Burgers

    13 reviews

    Taco burgers are a flavorful way to enjoy a classic burger with a Mexican twist. Have fun experimenting with different...


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    Tater Tot Hot Dish

    18 reviews

    For a comforting meal full of favorites, pile meat, vegetables, condensed soup and Tater Tots into a casserole pan. Bake...


    Apple Pandowdy

    12 reviews

    You may not have heard of apple pandowdy, but this classic dessert is even easier than apple pie.


    Baked Custard

    9 reviews

    This baked egg custard recipe is made from scratch, flavored with nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla then baked in the oven...


    Cherry Rhubarb Crisp

    13 reviews

    Our cherry rhubarb crisp recipe has two crunchy layers of oats and nuts. It's a warm fruit treat that's delicious...


    Cream Cheese Pound Cake

    1 review

    Serve this moist cream cheese pound cake with ripe fruit, a dollop of whipped mascarpone or a drizzle of caramel...

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    Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookies

    21 reviews

    These gluten-free peanut butter cookies are chewy, salty and sweet. You wouldn’t believe you only need three ingredients...


    Applesauce Cake

    14 reviews

    This applesauce cake recipe is moist, delicious and perfect for any day. The cake features plump raisins, as well as...


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    Sour Cream Raisin Pie

    7 reviews

    Creamy, custardy sour cream raisin pie is a nostalgic favorite. It always seems that the best desserts come from the...


    Easy Lemon Curd

    5 reviews

    Lemon curd is a perfect balance of sweet and tart, just right for making lemon desserts or spreading on baked goods...


    Lard Pie Crust

    13 reviews

    Mom always knows best, and using lard in pie crust is just one of the many ways she proves it....


    Buttermilk Pie

    6 reviews

    Our buttermilk pie consists of a cinnamon-lemon custard layer nestled inside a tender, flaky pie crust. It's so delicious, you'll...

    Ricotta Cheesecake

    5 reviews

    Indulge in the rich, velvety texture of this classic ricotta cheesecake, featuring a crisp cinnamon-spiced crust and tangy sour cream...


    Prune Cake

    3 reviews

    Our prune cake recipe serves up slices of warm, sticky, sweet cake. It can only get better with a scoop...


    Easy Chocolate Mousse

    If you have a can of condensed milk and some instant chocolate pudding on hand, you can whip up this...


    Raisin-Filled Cookies

    12 reviews

    These raisin-filled cookies are ideal for anyone who loves a fruit-forward cookie. Unlike in-season fruit raisins are a pantry staple,...


    Cream Cheese Cookies

    21 reviews

    These cream cheese cookies are delicate and delightful for any tea tray or dessert platter.


    Ravioli Soup

    17 reviews

    Beef, vegetables and cheese-stuffed ravioli come together in this satisfying ravioli soup that's equally simple to make. Serve it with...