Test Kitchen Recipes

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    Banana Pudding Poke Cake

    3 reviews

    Cool, rich banana pudding poke cake is a fresh twist on the classic dessert. Layers of yellow cake, creamy pudding...


    Dundee Cake

    Dundee cake has an appealing pale orange color and a pleasant citrus flavor, thanks to orange marmalade as a "secret"...


    Porch Swing Margarita

    With strong black tea, zesty lime, sweet peach schnapps and a shot of tequila, this porch swing margarita is practically...


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    Tyler Smith’s Party Ribs

    It isn’t a party unless you've got some ribs in attendance! These single-serve ribs make for a great bite to...


    Pink Pina Colada

    Break out your blender and find some tiny umbrellas! This pink pina colada recipe provides a taste of the tropics...


    Chiles Rellenos

    An emblematic dish in Mexico, chiles rellenos are cheese-stuffed poblano peppers that have been battered and fried.


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    Hetal Vasavada’s Pistachio Cardamom Crinkle Cake

    This pistachio cardamom phyllo cake is my ode to gulab jamun—a delicious Indian dessert. It’s a milkfat doughnut soaked in...


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    Whole Wheat Pancakes

    Fluffy whole wheat pancakes are made with rich buttermilk, cinnamon and vanilla. They're wholesome and high in fiber for a...

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    Pear Olive Oil Cake

    1 review

    Our pear olive oil cake combines fresh pears, sweet cinnamon and fragrant olive oil in an almond flour batter.


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    Monkey Bread Muffins

    These soft, sweet and spiced monkey bread muffins are the first to disappear from the dessert or brunch table.


    Pickle-Brined Chicken

    2 reviews

    Use up that leftover juice from the jar and make pickle-brined chicken. It's tender, juicy and lightly flavored with the...


    Chocolate Creme Brulee

    Before you dismiss this sophisticated dessert as too complicated for a home cook, stay with us. We’ve demystified the techniques...


    Elvis Presley Cake

    Elvis Presley cake is a pineapple lover's dream. The sweet pineapple layer and rich cream cheese frosting with chopped pecans...


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    Smash Burger Tacos

    4 reviews

    Smash burger tacos combine the best of two favorite foods into one viral recipe. Featuring crispy-edged beef patties, a creamy...


    Queen Elizabeth Cake

    Queen Elizabeth cake is a Canadian dessert worth making at home. It's rich with dates and topped with a broiled...


    GreenPan Just Launched a New Line of Hybrid Cookware and It’s Seriously Nonstick

    GreenPan's new Spectra cookware combines the benefits of stainless steel and ceramic.


    Green Chili

    This pork green chili recipe brings bold Colorado flavor straight to your kitchen. It's thick, smoky and packed with tender...

    Conch Fritters

    1 review

    Serve up a taste of the islands with these deep-fried conch fritters that are studded with aromatic veggies. Serve them...


    Lemon Blueberry Cookies

    Soft and citrusy lemon blueberry cookies are easy to prepare and bake quickly, yet still feel out-of-the-ordinary enough to make...


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    Hetal Vasavada’s Orange Creamsicle Tres Leches Cake

    This tres leches cake is my homage to the orange creamsicle, that dreamy combo of citrus and vanilla I grew...


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    Elise Jesse’s Taco Bouquet

    1 review

    I love taco night, but sometimes I just need a break from the dishes. Washing every little topping bowl used...


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    20 Meal-Prep Salads to Make Ahead and Eat All Week

    Make one of these hearty meal-prep salads once and enjoy it for days. They are delicious and hold up well...


    Catfish and Hush Puppies

    1 review

    Catfish and hush puppies are often served together in Mississippi, but you don't have to live in the South to...

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    Grinder Sandwich

    1 review

    This grinder sandwich is a masterpiece of thinly sliced meats and cheeses. It's warmed and topped with a crisp, tangy...


    How to Bake a Homemade Wedding Cake

    If you know how to bake a cake, you know how to make a wedding cake—but there's still pressure to...


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    The Best Pressure Cookers of 2024, According to Our Test Kitchen Experts

    Our Test Kitchen tried the most popular brands—including Instant Pot—to find the best pressure cooker/multicooker you can buy.


    Kenai Dip

    1 review

    Cheesy, spicy and a little smoky, Kenai dip is Alaska’s best-kept culinary secret.


    Peach Upside-Down Cookies

    1 review

    Soft and chewy peach upside-down cookies are crowned with a sweet streusel topping that conceals a peachy surprise on the...


    Feta Bruschetta

    27 reviews

    Fun to say and tasty to eat, feta bruschetta is an easy, flavor-packed appetizer with herbs, spices and tangy cheese...