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    Twice-Cooked Fried Chicken

    Fried chicken is my favorite food, so it’s no surprise that I’ve tried dozens of recipes looking for the perfect batch. This recipe is the result of my mission to create my own foolproof rendition. —Audrey Alfaro, Rapid City, South Dakota

    Loaded Cowboy Queso

    Loaded Cowboy Queso is the ultimate football dip! This easy appetizer loaded with cheese, beer, black beans, tomatoes and sausage...



    Jalapeno Sloppy Joes

    I am always looking to kick things up a notch with heat and my husband really likes jalapenos, so I...


    Buckeye Doughnut Holes

    Ohioans LOVE their buckeyes! They are in just about every candy shop and on every homemade sweets tray. I've taken...

    Five-Cheese Fonduta

    If melted cheese isn’t one of the most mouthwatering foods of all time, I don't know what is! Substitute your...


    Bola-Bola

    Bola-bola (Filipino-style meatballs) can be served as an appetizer or stirred into soup. Some versions of this recipe roll the...

    Chocolate-Stuffed Peanut Butter Skillet Cookie

    A surprise chocolate filling makes this peanut butter chocolate skillet cookie extra delicious! Serve warm from the oven with a...


    Ghost Pepper Popcorn Cornbread

    I love popcorn and lots of spice and heat. Recently, I have been dabbling with ghost peppers and came up...


    Cast-Iron Sausage Pizza

    This shortcut cast-iron pizza starts with frozen dough. Add you family's favorite toppings for variety. — Taste of Home Test...


    Chicken Bacon Triangles

    We host an annual Christmas party, and I whip up a new menu item every year. These golden chicken and...


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    Fried Lemon-Pepper Wings

    These lemon-pepper wings are perfect for game day. Try these out if you've been stuck in a chicken wing rut....


    Cast-Iron Pizza Pie

    I love shortcuts, so I created this cast-iron pizza using the convenience of frozen bread dough. It's versatile, so pile...


    Cast-Iron Favorite Pizza

    Cast-iron skillets are the perfect vessel for a crisp, deep-dish pizza without needing any extra cookware. Our team developed this...


    Pepperoni Focaccia Bread

    This focaccia bread recipe is perfect to serve with a pasta dinner, either as an appetizer or sliced for sandwiches....

    Mini Chicken Chimis with Jalapeno Cream Cheese

    These zippy chicken chimi bites bring a little heat to any fiesta. Serve them on their own as appetizers, or...


    Bratwurst Burgers with Braised Onions

    This burger is a fun mashup of a bratwurst with onion and peppers, chicken-fried steak and a beef burger. The...


    Baked Tacos

    I love tacos. I love tacos. I love tacos. I love tacos. I love tacos. I love tacos. I love...


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    Toasted Ravioli

    While visiting a friend who had just moved to St. Louis, Missouri, I tried toasted ravioli at almost every restaurant!...


    Mini Lamb Burgers

    My husband loves this recipe for mini lamb burgers. They're great for a light dinner or a hearty appetizer. Ground...


    Ranch Chicken Sliders

    When my grandson was younger, we always joked that nothing could make ranch chicken taste better. Then one day Avery’s...


    Beef Stew Skillet Pie

    Puff pastry makes a pretty topping for this homey skillet potpie. —Josh Rink, Milwaukee, Wisconsin


    Banh Mi Skewers

    I love banh mi sandwiches but wanted to make them a little easier to serve for a party. These skewers...

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    Spanakopita Spring Rolls

    I was inspired to turn original spanakopita into a hand-held hors d'oeuvre. I use egg roll wrappers in place of...


    Skillet Chocolate Chunk Walnut Blondies

    Put these beauties out at a potluck and you’ll find only crumbs on your platter when it’s time to head...


    Favorite Chicken Enchiladas

    We added another layer of flavor to this dish originally submitted by Rebekah Sabo of Rochester, New York. The spicy...


    Cranberry Sauce Meatballs

    Cranberry sauce isn't just for turkey anymore! Combined with a few other ingredients, the Thanksgiving staple makes a perfect meatball...