RecipesPerky Olive Penguins These tuxedo-clad tidbits are actually ripe olives stuffed with a subtly seasoned cream cheese filling. The adorable appetizers are dressed for success with pimiento and carrot accessories. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
RecipesCreamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes In her Auburn, Kansas kitchen, Myra Innes cooks these rich, creamy mashed potatoes frequently. Garlic cloves are boiled and then mashed right along with the potatoes to give them extraordinary flavor.
RecipesSweet Cornbread This cornbread goes well with just about anything. I always make it when we have chili. The sour cream makes it nice and moist. —Virginia Hanker, Essex Junction, Vermont
RecipesSnickerdoodle Muffins These delightful mini muffins are rich and buttery. You can also make these treats in regular-size muffin tins—just bake them a little longer. —Jan Lundberg, Nashville, Indiana
RecipesBarbecue Baked Beans We always choose this family recipe for July Fourth or any picnic because it’s a meaty twist on everyday baked beans and it has a nice sweetness. —Wendy Hodorowski, Bellaire, Ohio
Dishes & BeveragesThe 8 Best Gourmet Hot Chocolate Makers There’s no better treat on a cold night than a cup of cocoa. These hot chocolate makers (some of which double as espresso machines!) are designed to create rich and frothy drinks you’ll love.
RecipesSeared Scallops You’ll want to slip this recipe into the front of your last-minute guests file. Pasta and mixed greens nicely complement the tender, citrusy shellfish. —Margaret E. Lowenberg, Kingman, Arizona
RecipesCream of Broccoli Soup Go ahead and indulge in a bowl of this rich and creamy soup. It’s deliciously thick, flavorful and full of broccoli. Homemade soup never tasted so good! —Carol Macagno, Fresno, California
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RecipesPickled Sweet Peppers I love to can my homegrown produce. I call this recipe Summer in a Jar. The peppers have a nice combination of tart and spicy flavors. —Edna Clemens, West Branch, Michigan
Dishes & BeveragesHow to Make a Martini Like a Bartender When making a cocktail as naked as a martini, every move counts. Here’s how to make a martini recipe like a true bartender.Â
Health & Wellness6 Bad Eating Habits That Make You Feel Tired If you’re getting enough sleep at night but still feeling tired during the day, a poor diet may be to blame. Find out what you might be missing (or getting too much of).
Health & Wellness20 Amazing Keto Food Items That’ll Justify Your Costco Membership Grab your Costco card and a bulletproof coffee, because it’s time to go shopping for keto food in bulk!
Cooking with Gear & Gadgets38 Recipes to Make Using Your Immersion Blender Put that gadget hiding in your cabinet to work with these immersion blender recipes. From soups to sauces and even apple butters, you won’t want to ever put your handheld blender away.
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