On your next Italian night, use pesto instead of red sauce for a refreshingly different take on pizza. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Total Time Prep: 25 min. Bake: 10 min. + standing Makes 8 servings Ingredients 1 recipe Basic Pizza Crust or 1 pound prepared pizza dough 1/2 cup prepared pesto 1-1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 1 plum tomato, sliced 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper Fresh basil leaves, optional Text Ingredients ➔ Directions Preheat oven to 400°. Press dough to fit a greased 14-in. pizza pan. Pinch edges to form a rim. Bake until edges are lightly browned, 10-12 mi ..read more

I have been making this recipe for years to make homemade calzones, pizza and grilled flatbread pizza. It always comes out perfectly and doubles and triples well. This batch will make one large pizza or two to three calzones. —Patricia Prescott, Manchester, New Hampshire Total Time Prep: 20 min. + rising Bake: 15 min. Makes 8 servings Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast 2/3 cup warm water (110° to 115°) 1/3 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup pizza sauce 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Text Ingredients ➔ Direc ..read more

This homemade spice blend is a great one to have on hand. It adds a lot of flavor in a single shake! I like that it has less sodium than most store-bought varieties. —Francine Lizotte, Langley, British Columbia Total Time Prep/Total Time: 10 min. Makes 16 servings Ingredients 2-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano 1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 3/4 teaspoon dill weed 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg Text Ingredients ..read more

I love lasagna and usually make it the traditional way, but I couldn't get the idea of a lemon ricotta filling out of my head. These bright roll-ups because they are easy to assemble and serve. —Debbie Glasscock, Conway, Arkansas Total Time Prep: 70 min. Bake: 45 min. Makes 6 servings Updated: Apr. 18, 2024 Ingredients 12 lasagna noodles 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound fresh mushrooms, finely chopped 1/4 cup dry white wine 1 large egg, lightly beaten 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided 1 carton (15 ounces) whole-milk ricotta cheese 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided 4 green on ..read more

This pasta primavera is loaded with pretty green peas and asparagus tossed in a light lemon cream sauce. It’s a dish you’ll find yourself craving even when it's not spring! You can also cut the asparagus into bite-sized pieces. If you do, double the sauté time. —Grace Vallo, Salem, New Hampshire Total Time Prep: 20 min. Cook: 15 min. Makes 8 servings Updated: Apr. 18, 2024 Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) fettuccine 1 cup frozen peas 8 fresh asparagus spears 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 4 shallots, finely chopped 1 medium leek (white portion only) 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup heavy wh ..read more

This recipe is a great starter pizza if you're new to making it from scratch. It's plain cheese with homemade pizza sauce, but you could add your family's favorite toppings and save time using a prepared sauce. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Total Time Prep: 30 min. + chilling Bake: 25 min. Makes 2 pizzas (8 servings each) Ingredients 1-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°) 2 teaspoons sugar, divided 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast 3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose or 00 flour 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano and marjoram, optional 1/3 cup vegetabl ..read more

This upside-down apple tart looks complicated, but it is simple to prepare at home. My sister-in-law introduced the recipe to our family, and now it's something the whole Cliffe clan looks forward to at our fall Sunday dinners. —Ellie Martin Cliffe, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min. + standing Makes 8 servings Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 large tart apples, cored, peeled and quartered 1 sheet refrigerated pie crust Text Ingredients ➔ Directions Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surfa ..read more

These Greek doughnuts are easy enough to make at home but taste like they’re fresh from the bakery! Consisting of fluffy, fried dough soaked in a sweet honey syrup, they’re the perfect bite-size to pop in your mouth one after the other. —Risa Lichtman, Portland, Oregon Total Time Prep: 25 min. + rising Cook: 5 min./batch Makes 2 dozen Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast 1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°) 1/2 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°) 1/4 cup olive oil 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Oil for deep-fat frying ..read more

Based on the Italian pastry I grew up with, this sweet and creamy dip is perfect for a dessert buffet or any time you're craving something sweet. The ingredients are easy to adjust to make a variety of different versions. Try making it into a cherry almond, pistachio or even chocolate flavor! —Debbie Glasscock, Conway, Arkansas Total Time Prep/Total Time: 5 min. Makes 1 quart Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup confectioners' sugar 1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips Text Ingredients ➔ Direct ..read more

You'll feel like you're in a pizzeria when you serve up this white pizza. Garnish the top with fresh arugula or basil for a pop of flavor and color. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Total Time Prep: 25 min. Bake: 15 min. + standing Makes 8 servings Ingredients 1 recipe Basic Pizza Crust or 1 pound prepared pizza dough 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/8 teaspoon pepper 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Crushed red pepper flakes, optional Text I ..read more