Recipes by Technique

I grew up in Louisiana where, as in most of the South, pecan pie is a staple. This tart variation...

Hash browns make a fabulous crust for these individual egg quiches. They look fancy yet they're easy to make. They've...

Think of a brownie pie with a pretzel crust and peanut butter-chocolate topping. Now stop thinking about it and make...

This pretty, golden-topped puff is so easy to whip up, but looks like you really fussed. Lightly laced with rum,...

Transform your stuffing leftovers into a gourmet meal with these stuffing stuffed pork chops. In under an hour, you'll create...

I usually have to double this recipe—so full of poppy and sunflower seed flavor—because it goes so fast in my...

A great way to use up extra pears, this bread is packed with juicy chunks of them, along with ginger,...

Pumpkin cornbread is the perfect side when you make that first batch of chili this fall. After all, fall is...

Top this hearty stew with crumbled blue cheese just before serving to add a burst of flavor. Serve some now...

Start with deli-roasted chicken and this family-friendly casserole will be ready in no time. For a milder version, use Monterey...

We get creative with leftovers and make them into wontons. With a little turkey, cream cheese, cranberry sauce and wrappers,...

If I am really short on time, I head to the grocery store for prepared guacamole. Use shredded rotisserie chicken...

If you've ever tried the Hot Brown Sandwich at the Brown Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky, you'll love this version. It...

For a crisp bite that’s one notch hotter than a jalapeno, substitute part of the green chiles with two diced...

It doesn't get much cozier than these delightful suppertime sandwiches. They're an easy way to use up leftover turkey, and...

This salad is a welcome alternative to the usual post-Thanksgiving fare. It's a tasty main dish loaded with good-for-you protein....

Here's a wonderful, stick-to-the-ribs dish that slices well since the filling is thicker than that of traditional potpies. Prebaking the...

Gear up for holiday gifting by mixing up a batch of saltine toffee and topping it with any kind of...

Our sweet potato dumplings recipe uses refrigerated biscuits for the easiest pastry dough ever. These dumplings are as good as...

Guests’ mouths water when they glimpse this southern charmer. Its flaky crust perfectly complements the rich, nutty filling. —Charlene Chambers,...

I have been serving this dish for years and always receive compliments on it. If you don't have day-old bread...

It wouldn't be Thanksgiving without a serving of my family's favorite stuffing. If you can't find jarred chestnuts at your...

Our local home-school group has an annual Christmas craft breakfast. Forty children signed up to come to my table and...

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

Glistening citrus and beets star in this colorful, tangy salad. It's a refreshing mix of bright flavors—just add chicken and...

As a frugal mom, I try to use leftovers in a way that provides good nutrition. This recipe does just...

We love salmon at our house and are always finding new ways to make it. This one turned out so...

With angel food cake, fudge sauce and peppermints, this cake roll is easy and pretty. —Suellen Calhoun, Des Moines, Iowa

My clan loves anything with cream cheese, so I knew this savory cheesecake appetizer would go down as an all-time...