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

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    Santa’s Stuffed Belly Cookies

    I have been seeing "surprise inside cookies" for a few years and really wanted to come up with my own...


    Blackened Tilapia with Zucchini Noodles

    I love quick and bright meals like this one-skillet wonder. The way it tastes, you'd think it takes a lot...


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    Creme de Menthe Cupcakes

    We use creme de menthe liqueur (the term means "mint cream" in French) to add a cool touch to these...


    Black Bottom Brandy Bites

    The idea for these bite-sized tarts started with little chocolate bottles of brandy. For an extra dash of fabulous, I...


    Pickled Pepperoncini Deviled Eggs

    It's hard to resist these adorable deviled trees on our buffet table. The avocado filling has pepperoncini and cilantro for...


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    Caramel Creme Brulee

    This recipe comes out perfect every time and it's always a crowd-pleaser! A torch works best to get the sugar...


    Old-Fashioned Riced Potatoes

    This traditional side dish is a nice change from mashed potatoes. My husband is a big fan of them.—Gloria A....


    Hazelnut Macarons

    You don’t have to be an expert in French cooking to whip up these sandwich cookies. The crisp, chewy macarons...

    Pretty Duchess Potatoes

    Comfort-food flavor comes in attractive packages that are just the right size! This recipe is a favorite Christmas dinner...


    Kumquat Marmalade

    I didn't even know what a kumquat was until my husband and I discovered them in southern Florida. Now I...


    S’mores Creme Brulee

    A big bite into a scrumptious s’more brings back sweet campfire memories. This fancy take on the classic treat is...


    Gingerbread Cookie Cutouts

    Add a little snow hat (complete with a pompom) to a classic gingerbread shape to create adorable gingerbread Santas. —Christy...


    Rum Raisin Creme Brulee

    Inspired by a favorite ice cream flavor, I created this make-ahead recipe to free up some time in the kitchen....


    Meringue Nests

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


    Strawberries with Chocolate Cream Filling

    Just a sweet little something to top off any meal and make it special. These party-pretty bites are as easy...


    Santa Star Cookies

    Cookie baking can't get any more fun than when you are making—and decorating—these adorable Santa cookies. But they're not too...


    Autumn Tree Cake

    You can decorate this special cake any way you like for Halloween or the colorful autumn months. —Marie Parker, Milwaukee,...

    Christmas Tree Savory Rolls

    Topped with festive pepper stars, this appetizer tree consists of tender yeast rolls with a savory cream cheese filling. It's...


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    Watermelon Candy

    Who knew making hard candy could be so easy? This old-fashioned watermelon candy recipe requires only a few ingredients and...


    Caramel Candy

    Caramel candies are homemade treats that can be stored long-term to give as gifts or whenever you have a sweet...


    Fluffy Cranberry Delight

    This was originally my daughter's recipe, and she or I will make it for one or more of our holiday...


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    Banana Split Cake

    This banana split cake takes a twist on the beloved ice cream dessert with a timeless no-bake recipe. It’s so...


    English Toffee Bars

    Meet the Cook: My mother and I get together every year around Christmastime to make this delicious chocolate-coated toffee, using...

    Easy Reindeer Cookies

    One year my son wanted to buy everyone in his class a present. I suggested we bake them a treat...


    Pumpkin Creme Brulee

    You can easily create a rich and creamy pumpkin creme brulee using simple ingredients found in your fridge and pantry....


    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...


    Honey Cream Taffy

    An old-fashioned favorite, this golden taffy gets my whole family pulling together in a special way! We wrap the melt-in-your...


    “Boo”-rrific Kisses

    The Taste of Home Test Kitchen turned cute meringue cookies into these whimsical kisses, perfect for Halloween. With just 15...


    Peanut Butter Spritz Fingers

    My family loves this peanut butter fingers recipe because they satisfy the need for chocolate and for something crunchy, sweet...