
Refrigerator Dill Pickles
Easy and economical, refrigerator dill pickles are tangy, zesty and crispy. No one will believe you made them yourself! —Jake...

Pomegranate Jelly
"For as long as I can remember, my mom has been making this pomegranate jelly and sending us all home...
Spicy Zucchini Relish
I can’t seem to make enough of this zippy, chunky relish. Zucchini creates a nice change of pace from the...

Curry Powder
Making your own homemade curry powder is easier, and tastier, than you think! I think it's much better than any...

Salt-Free Seafood Seasoning
Why buy seafood seasoning when you can easily assemble this tasty blend? Use it in all your favorite seafood recipes...from...

Southwestern Dip Mix
Keep a container of this mix on hand to make dip at a moment's notice. The dip is spiced just...

Double Hot Horseradish Mustard
My family enjoys spicy food so this recipe is wonderful for us. We add it to sandwiches.—Madeline Cole, Willow, Alaska

Sweet-and-Sour Mustard
In addition to using my mustard as gifts for friends, I give it to my father each Christmas. One year,...

Mint Jelly
This mint jelly recipe is an excellent introduction to canning. With some fresh mint, sugar, lemon juice and pectin, you'll...

Cuban Panini
Out of all the panini recipes I make, this is my favorite. The Cuban sandwich is a twist on the...

Three-Fruit Marmalade
I make all my own jams, and this marmalade is a favorite. It marries the warm flavors of peaches and...
Marinated Steak with Grilled Onions
This marinade is magic —it will make even economy cuts of beef tender and delicious. —Gail Garcelon, Beaverton, Oregon

Parmesan Butter
Basic butter is fine for everyday dining. But when I want to serve guests something a little nicer, I reach...


Fried Dill Pickles
Our fried pickles recipe delivers crispy, golden, slightly spicy dill rounds that just beg to be dunked into cool, creamy...

Strawberry Butter
Spread this simple and sweet three-ingredient strawberry butter on any toast, muffin or scone for a marvelous upgrade.

Dixie Herb Rub
My husband loves it when I season chicken with this flavorful blend, but it's also good with beef and pork....

Garlic-Pepper Rub
This rub adds a tasty mix of garlic, pepper and lemon to any burger. Spice up your grilled or broiled...

Jalapeno Cranberry Chutney
This crimson-colored chutney from our Test Kitchen staff makes a tongue-tingling Christmas gift. Serve it with crackers as an appetizer...

Almond Paste
Skip the store-bought almond paste. This almond paste recipe is simple and has a lovely almond flavor and texture.

Zesty Salt Substitute
Folks on a low-sodium diet will fall for this salt substitute. I usually double the recipe because it beautifully seasons...

Cinnamon-Orange Honey Butter
This is such a delicious butter spread for afternoon tea or with a dessert bread. Just mix it up and...

Parsley Butter
Making a flavored butter is very simple and will add a lot of flavor to your food. It will impress...

Italian Herb Mix
This mix is not only good in spaghetti sauce, but is great in meatloaf, salad dressings, eggplant dishes, sauteed chicken...

Baked Flank Steak
I’ve been making this wonderfully satisfying flank steak in the oven for my family for some 15 years now. It’s...

Cherry Barbecue Sauce
Forget cherry pie, cherry barbecue sauce is your new cherry-season favorite. It's tangy, fruity and colorful, and it goes beautifully...

Cranberry Orange Relish
With its festive color and refreshing citrus-cranberry flavor, this lovely cranberry orange relish works well at holiday gatherings. It’s also...

Rhubarb Barbecue Sauce
This delightful rhubarb barbecue sauce adds tangy, fruity flavor to grilled ribs or barbecue chicken.

White Sausage Gravy
A Southern specialty, this hearty pork sausage gravy uses sausage drippings, milk and flour to make a thick creamy gravy...

Jazzed-Up Gravy
When there's no time to make gravy, or you run out of gravy to serve with leftovers, try this lifesaver...