Test Kitchen Recipes

Cinnamon, nutmeg, carrots and a creamy, tangy frosting make this classic carrot cake a winner.

My mom, Velma Perkins, loved to serve these light, golden rolls when I was growing up on our Iowa farm....

Add a special touch to your holiday dinner with this raisin sauce for ham. The sweet and tangy flavors pair...

Orange carrot slivers and yellow parsnips make a pretty and different side dish. If parsnips aren't available, you could substitute...

This well-seasoned frittata, starring ham, eggs, cheese and pasta, is always popular on a buffet. It bakes up a lovely...

BLTs are a favorite at my house, so I created this recipe to combine those flavors into a warm, cozy...

More like a scrumptious dessert than a main dish, this rich French toast is topped with a tangy raspberry sauce...

My mother used to make delicious cinnamon rolls when I was a child. Later, she taught my sister and me...

When my mother-in-law (Gran to our kids) had us over for brunch, I especially enjoyed her yogurt parfaits. They were...

Shortbread cookies with jam are incredibly easy to make, and you most likely have the ingredients already. Given the raspberry...

"Like springtime on a plate, this eye-catching dessert has a bright cheery color and plenty of fruity flavor," remarks Margaret...

We have a large family, so we go through beverages quickly at our house. This thirst-quenching tea is simple to...

"Creamy Baked Chicken is comforting and easy to prepare," says Barbara Clarke of Punta Gorda, Florida.

Whisk together zesty basil, tangy red wine vinegar, mustard and olive oil for this vibrant basil vinaigrette. You'll enjoy it...

"These tender beef patties with golden gravy are quick to prepare, but they taste like old-fashioned comfort food," says field...

These sizzling steak fajitas are packed with a tangle of onions, peppers and sliced beef, flavored by a sharp orange-cumin...

Nothing says summertime like a grill full of chicken skewers. Our grilled chicken kabob recipe uses a garlicky, lemony marinade...

These moist wings—marinated overnight in a soy sauce, mustard and brown sugar mixture—are excellent party appetizers. At our house, they're...

I used to make these stuffed pepper often for my large family. They're a nice change from the usual beef...

Boneless ribeye roast is a stunning centerpiece for a special meal. Seasoned with a simple dry rub and roasted uncovered,...

Faith Richards from Tampa, Florida needs just a few ingredients to pack a lot of flavor into this hearty ground...

Ground beef patties get fast family appeal when covered in a tasty gravy with nice chunks of mushrooms. "This is...

"Even if you're like me and don't care for yogurt, you'll love these apple muffins," promises Cheri Huff of Litchfield,...

For a generous batch of gooey cinnamon buns in a hurry, Jean Edwards of Indianapolis, Indiana says that it doesn't...

These golden Cornish hens, shown at right, are seasoned with basil, sage and thyme for plenty of flavor. They're simple...

Our soft sugar cookies are the ultimate fluffy, billowy treat. A simple smear of whipped buttercream frosting completes these adorable...

I created these simple snacks as part of fire safety program at the school. The activities also included a visit...

"This hearty meal is my mother's creation and ranks among my kids' favorites," relates Linda Sawin of Sterling, Massachusetts. "I...

Sausage strata combines many favorite breakfast ingredients and is a cinch to whip up. We know you'll love this recipe...