10 Kitchen-Tested Recipes to Make Tonight

on October 19, 2011
Mark Boughton Photography / styling by Teresa Blackburn

We've all made a dry cake or a lackluster main dish, but our kitchen-tested recipes can help you avoid those culinary disasters.

Mark Boughton Photography / styling by Teresa Blackburn

Comte Onion Tart

Go ahead and make this savory onion and cheese filled tart several days ahead of time. It will keep well in the fridge until you're ready to chow down.

Recipe: Comte Onion Tart

Mark Boughton Photography / styling by Teresa Blackburn

Boston Cream Pie

Boston wouldn't lend its name to just any pie or cake. But when the city got a load of this recipe featuring two moist layers of white cake, a killer cream filling and a decadent chocolate glaze, they made it the official dessert of Massachusetts.

Recipe: Boston Cream Pie

Mark Boughton Photography / styling by Teresa Blackburn

Stuffed Pork Chops

If you are a carnivore-obsessed meat lover, this is your meal. We have filled bourbon glazed pork chops with a sausage stuffing for a truly hearty and unforgettable dish.

Recipe: Stuffed Pork Chops

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Tennessee Whiskey Cake

Your liquor cabinet and pantry will become inseparable after teaming up on this moist cake made from baking staples and a splash of Jack Daniel's.

Recipe: Tennessee Whiskey Cake

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Chicken with Maple Stuffing

Do you want a holiday flavored meal without baking an entire bird? Try our stuffing topped chicken breasts ideal for a weeknight or smaller setting.

Recipe: Chicken with Maple Stuffing

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Chocolate Pots de Creme

Individual servings make guests feel special, especially when they're ramekins filled to the brim with classic chocolate-drenched pots de creme.

Recipe: Chocolate Pots de Creme

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Angel Biscuits

Buttery biscuits and old-fashioned country ham are cornerstones of Southern cuisine. Combine the homey two for no-hassle bite-sized appetizers.

Recipe: Angel Biscuits

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Carrot Gratin

A big family supper demands veggies, and this rich and aromatic gratin delivers. Enjoy alongside roasted chicken and a crisp salad.

Recipe: Carrot Gratin

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Steamed Salmon with Mustard Greens

If you think salmon has to be complicated, think again. Our easy-peasy dish has just two steps and requires only 15 minutes of your time.

Recipe: Steamed Salmon with Mustard Greens

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Dried Cranberry Scones

Tea-time without scones is like the queen without her royal hat. And considering you can make them from start to finish in 50 minutes, there is absolutely no excuse for scone-less sipping.

Recipe: Dried Cranberry Scones