Cooking Hard Recipes – Whether it’s a special occasion, or you’re just feeling fancy, here are some amazing dinner recipes.
It looks amazing and everyone thinks I spent a lot of time on this roast. But it’s actually easy! The biggest challenge is remembering to order the crown roast ahead of time in the meat department. -Betty Claycomb, Alverton, Pennsylvania
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Bacon-Wrapped Pesto Pork Tenderloin I love serving this family favorite tenderloin—maybe because of the compliments that come with it! When the weather is hot, we grill it instead. -Megan Riofsky, Frankfort, Illinois
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Duck Breasts with Apricot Chutney When serving this entree as part of a buffet, try using a hot dish to keep warm. – Taste of the Test Kitchen at Home
Pork with Three-Berry Salsa My husband came home from a work meeting and served pork with spicy berry salsa. He was surprised at how delicious it was, so I got my own version without seeing or tasting what he had. It took a lot of effort, but the results are great. -Angie Phillips, Tarzana, California
Nana’s Italian Roulade My Sicilian aunt taught my mother how to make and bake jelly-roll style. It is unique and special to our family. -Rosanne McDonald, Days Creek, Oregon
Balsamic Baked Chicken As far as roasted chicken ideas go, this balsamic baked chicken recipe is one of our favorites. When the aroma from this dish fills your home, your family will think you’ve been cooking all day. But this Sunday special roast chicken, seasoned with rosemary, wine and balsamic vinegar, is surprisingly easy to make. -Tracy Tylkowski, Omaha, Nebraska
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Slow Cooker Burgundy Beef Stew My mother-in-law shared this recipe with me about 25 years ago. Since then, I have been going whenever I want a good meal without the fuss. -Mary Lou Timpson, Colorado City, Arizona
Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham This pineapple glaze is simple and easy—just what you want for a holiday staple. – Taste of the Test Kitchen at Home, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Dad’s Famous Things The Third of July is as important as the Fourth of July in my family. Every year on the 3rd we make these stuffed clams and it’s a party! – Karen Burroughs, Bristol, Rhode Island
Braised Short Ribs with Gravy This recipe can be completed in the slow cooker, which makes it especially useful on busy days.—Susan Kinsella, East Falmouth, Massachusetts
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Turkey Club Roulades Weeknights are amazing when these short-prep roulades feature standard menu ingredients. Not a turkey fan? Substitute finely ground chicken breasts. – Taste of the Test Kitchen at Home
Stuffed Salmon You can find stuffed salmon at the big box store, but my fillets have the flavor of crab, cream cheese, and sweet herbs. We love them. Mary Cockanour, Monticello, Utah
The Mediterranean Rack of Lamb Rack of lamb is amazing. It is special. And your guests will think you’re out. They don’t need to know how to prepare a simple rack of lamb. -Susan Nilson, Sterling, Virginia
Beef Tenderloin Stuffed with Artichoke My bacon-wrapped tenderloin seems time-consuming to make, but it only requires 30 minutes of prep work before baking. A large piece of ground beef is almost every meal. – Jamie Jones, Madison, Georgia
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Cranberry-Orange Roast Ducklings I came up with this recipe a few years ago. By the time I started serving it, there wasn’t even a speck of food left on the plate and I knew I had a winning recipe. — Gloria Warsak, Cedarburg, Wisconsin
Homemade Ravioli I love to bake and cook, especially Italian dishes like this Homemade Ravioli recipe. In fact, my idea of a good day is to cook my family’s favorite meals and watch them sink in!—Lori Daniels, Hartland, Michigan
Chicken Tikka Masala This Indian-style chicken tikka masala recipe has a flavor that keeps me coming back for more—a simple dish flavored with garam masala, cumin, and ginger root. – Jaclyn Bell, Logan, Utah
Spinach Pork Tender Pork tenders topped with fresh spinach and artichoke hearts are sure to please guests. -Linda Rae Lee of San Francisco, California.
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Lemony Salmon Patties Topped with a delicious white sauce, these little patties are baked golden brown in a muffin pan. They are wonderful for company, but easy enough that I can hit them up whenever I want. -Loris Britt, Severn, North Carolina
Slow-Cooker Sauerbraten My family is German Lutheran, and although we enjoy this slow-cooker sauerbraten, I’ve never liked the time and debate it takes to make it. This recipe is very good and very easy. It is best served with dumplings, spaetzle, vegetables or salad. — Norma English, Baden, Pennsylvania
Grilled Chicken Over Grits There’s nothing like juicy meat served over creamy grits. The pumpkin in these grits makes them taste like a spicy and comforting dish. Your family will flock to the table for this. -Erin Renouf Mylroy, Santa Clara, Utah
Flank Steak Roll with Mushrooms My daughter and her family who live in Hong Kong love to make my flank steak because it reminds them of home. — Ethel Kliasheff, Granite City, Illinois
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Traditional Crab Cakes Our region is known for its excellent seafood, and crab cakes are a traditional favorite. I learned how to make them from a chef at a restaurant where he sold a lot. The sweet and mild flavor of the crab is a mixture of other ingredients. – Debbie Terenceni, Lusby, Maryland
Spaghetti Meatball Dinner It was so nice to come home and have my mom make spaghetti and meatballs for us to eat. This recipe has always been dear to my heart. -Debbie Heggie, Laramie, Wyoming
Puff Pastry Chicken Bundles Inside these golden puff pastry “bundles,” chicken breasts are mixed with spinach, herbed cream cheese, and walnuts for a delicious surprise. I like to serve this beautiful appetizer when we have guests or celebrate a holiday or special event. -Brad Moritz, Limerick, Pennsylvania
Turkey Sausage-Stuffed Acorn Squash Finding healthy recipes for family meals can be a challenge. This beautiful squash is one of our favorites, and works well with pork or chicken sausage. -Melissa Pelkey Haas, Valeska, Georgia
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Bavarian Pot Roast Since my grandparents are German, it’s no surprise that many Bavarian recipes have been passed down to me. Since I have such a large German population in the Midwest, I feel this recipe represents the region well. -Susan Robertson, Hamilton, Ohio
Stuffed Chicken Rolls Just thinking about this dish makes me hungry. The ham and cheese wrapped inside is a delicious surprise. Make a great lunch with a green salad by reheating leftovers. – Gene Sherwood, Kenneth City, Florida
The beloved beef and cabbage may be the most popular dish eaten on St. Patrick’s Day. Patrick, but this Irish-American corned beef recipe is a favorite on our table year-round. Here’s how to make corned beef and cabbage. -Evelyn Kenney, Trenton, New Jersey
Marinated Thanksgiving Turkey My family enjoys this Thanksgiving turkey because it’s tender, flavorful, and golden brown. Season the meat with the marinade, then grill it to add a grilled flavor. -Ken Churches, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
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Hot Chili Mussels Use French bread to soak up the flavorful broth. If you like your food crispy, add jalapeno seeds. – Taste of the Test Kitchen at Home, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Sunday Stuffed Pork Chops We are farmers and ranchers who love to cook in a dutch oven. Transfer this meal of chops, salad, potatoes, and roasted broccoli to the oven. -Lorraine Smith, Carpenter, Wyoming
Crown Roast With Apricot Dressing I’ve been making crown roasts for years, but it wasn’t until I combined several recipes to come up with this version that wowed guests that I was satisfied with the results. Grilled to perfection with an apricot glaze and well browned filling. – Isabel Cooper, Cambridge, Nova Scotia
Bacon Wrapped Scallops with Pineapple Quinoa This is the first recipe I made using quinoa as an ingredient. My husband was more than happy to help me try this recipe. It’s a special dish that’s easy to make in 30 minutes.—Laura Greenberg, Lake Balboa, California
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Make-Ahead Lasagna This is a classic standby when time is limited and guests are waiting for dinner. This is a compilation of several easy lasagna recipes I’ve tried over the years. Mary Grimm, Williamsburg, Iowa
Pepper-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin Spicy stuffing balances the delicate flavor of the pork in this dish that looks good on the plate—and tastes good! — Margaret Allen, Abingdon, Virginia
Pork Schnitzel with Dill Sauce Schnitzel is one of my husband’s favorites because it reminds him of his German roots. It’s a crowd pleaser and it’s ready in no time. Put it in buns for a fun portable option. – Joyce Focker, Parowan, Utah
Greek Salad Ravioli Turn the fresh flavors of Greek salad into a warm meal on a cold winter’s night. I like to make a big batch, freeze it, and pop the ravioli in boiling water for dinner in five minutes! -Carla Mendres, Winnipeg, Manitoba
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Puff Pastry Chicken PotPine When my wife craves comfort food, I whip up a puff pastry chicken pot pie. It’s easy to make, sticks to your ribs and delivers soul-satisfying flavor. -Nick Iverson, Denver, Colorado
Garlic Herbed Beef Tenderloin You don’t need a lot of seasoning to add flavor to this beef tenderloin recipe. A simple combination of rosemary, basil and garlic does the trick. -Ruth Andrewson, Leavenworth, Washington
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