Food Network Kitchens

The unique group of talented chefs that make up the Food Network Kitchens write, test and prep the recipes that you see on TV.

Slow-Cooker Healthy Cranberry-Pecan Oatmeal Porridge

Coat the inside of a 6-quart slow cooker insert with nonstick cooking spray. Add 12 cups cold water, the oats, rice, barley, salt, nutmeg, orange peel and cinnamon stick, and stir to combine. Cover and cook on low heat until the grains are t

Healthy "Tortilla Soup" Oatmeal

Heat the oil in a medium saucepan set over medium heat. Add the onions and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and cook, stirring, until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin and garlic powder, and

Vegan Quinoa-Cranberry Stuffed Acorn Squash

Position an oven rack in the middle of the oven; preheat the oven to 200 degrees C. Cut each squash in half lengthwise and scoop out and discard the seeds. Arrange the halves in a large baking dish, flesh-side up. Whi

Healthy Oatmeal with Matcha Yoghurt, Pistachios and Apples

1. Bring 3 1/2 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir in the oats. Cook, stirring frequently, until the oats are creamy and tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat, co

Vegan Queso

Special equipment: high-powered blender Place a fine-mesh sieve over a large liquid measuring cup. Pour the tomatoes with green chiles into the sieve and press with a spatula to squeeze out all the liquid. Put

Vegan Meringues

Special equipment: 1 large pastry bag 1 large star or round pastry tip Preheat the oven to 120 degrees C. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment. Strain the chickpeas directly into the bowl of a stand mixer. There should be about 3/4 cup liquid; reserve

Vegan Sugar Cookies

For the vegan sugar cookies: Beat the butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the vanilla and 2 tablespoons of the almond milk, then con

Healthy Oatmeal, Date and Chocolate Chunk Cookies

1. Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat the oven to 175°C. 2. Spread the oats out on a baking sheet and bake until light golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup of the oats for sprinkling and transfer the remai

Vegan Baked Beans

Preheat the oven to 160 degrees C. Place the dried mushrooms in a medium bowl and cover with 2 cups boiling water, make sure each mushroom is submerged. Let steep for 10 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer, reserving

Air Fryer Chilli-Garlic Tofu with Green Beans

Special equipment: a 6-quart air fryer 1. Drain the tofu, wrap each block in several layers of paper towel and set on a large plate. Place a heavy pan on top (cast-iron works great for this) to press excess liquid from the tofu. Allow to rest for 15

25-Minute Flank Steak with Charred Vidalia Onion Salad

1. Preheat a very large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until it just begins to smoke. 2. While the pan is heating, slice the onions into 1/4-inch-thick rings and toss with 1 tablespoon of the oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pep

30-Minute Roasted Pork with Grapes and Couscous

Position 2 oven racks in the top and middle position, and preheat to 220°C. Toss the grapes and sage leaves with 2 tablespoons of the oil, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake on the top rack until the grapes

25-Minute Cod with Lentils

Cook the bacon in a medium saucepan over high heat, stirring frequently, until just brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the onion and garlic, and stir constantly until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the wine, bring to a boil and cook, stirring, to scrape up an

30-Minute Spicy Pork and Sweet Potato Stew

Puree the tomatoes, onions, garlic, chipotle and adobo sauce in a food processor until completely smooth.Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat until nearly smoking. Add the pork in a single layer, season with 1 teaspoon salt

20-Minute Crispy Pierogies with Broccoli and Sausage

Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange the pierogies snugly flat-side down in the skillet (there may be some overlapping). Cook until the bottoms just begin to brown, about 3 minutes. Pour in 1/2 cup

30-Minute Pan-Seared Salmon with Baby Bok Choy and Shiitake Mushrooms

Combine 1 1/2 cups of water, the rice and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer until the rice is tender and most of the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest. Fluff

15-Minute Asian Rice Salad

Peel the ginger and finely grate it in to a large mixing bowl. Whisk in the olive oil, vinegar, soy sauce and sesame oil. Season with some salt and pepper. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the dressing and set aside. Thinly slice the mushrooms and spring oni

15-Minute Meatloaf Melts

Preheat the grill.Grate the shallot over a large bowl. Add the meat loaf mix, breadcrumbs, half the ketchup, egg, Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper. Use your hands to thoroughly combine the mixture, then divide it int

25-Minute Cheesy Sausage and Butternut Squash Casserole

Special equipment: a 2- to 3-quart broiler-safe baking dishPosition an oven rack about 5 inches from the broiling element, and preheat the broiler.Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large high-sided skillet over medium-high heat. While the pan is hea

25-Minute Grilled Pork Chops with Succotash

Prepare a grill or large grill pan for medium-high heat.Put the tomatoes into a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and let sit at room temperature while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.Put the sour cream, lime zest and juice, cu

20-Minute Chicken Thighs and Couscous with Dill

Position an oven rack about 4 inches away from the grill heat source, and preheat. Bring 1 1/2 cups water, the butter and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a simmer in a covered medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Remove from the heat, quickly stir in the cous

20-Minute Prawns and Couscous with Yoghurt-Hummus Sauce

Preheat the grill to high. Combine the couscous, apricots and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a bowl. Add 260ml very hot water, cover with cling film and let sit until all of the water is absorbed and the couscous is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir

Herbed Chicken Marsala

Place the chicken cutlets between 2 pieces of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet (or the flat side of a chef's knife) until about 1/3 inch thick. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.Put the flour on a medium plate. Heat th

Prawn and Leek Soba Noodles

Special equipment: cheesecloth and a fine-mesh strainer Line a fine mesh strainer with a double layer of cheesecloth and set over a large bowl. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the soba and cook according to the package directions. Dra

Sausage Falafel with Romaine and Yoghurt Sauce

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.Pulse the chick peas, onion, garlic, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a food processor until finely chopped. Sprinkle with the flour, baking powder, then pulse until just combined. Transfer to a m

Smoked Gouda and Leek Tart

Preheat the oven to 200°C. On a lightly floured surface, roll the puff pastry to a 13-inch-by-10-inch rectangle and transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Prick the pastry all over with a fork and scatter with the leeks and both cheeses. Spr

Kale and Pistachio Pesto Spaghetti

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Fill a large bowl with ice and water. Add the kale to the boiling water and cook, stirring, until just wilted but still bright green, about 2 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer the kale to the ice wa

Shaved Summer Vegetable Salad

Special equipment: a mandoline slicer 1. Shave the beetroot into paper-thin rounds, the carrot into paper-thin slices on a bias and the radish into paper-thin half-moons on a mandoline. Thinly slice the cabbage with a sharp knife. 2. Whisk toge

Kids Can Make: Strawberry French Toast Roll-Ups

Preheat the oven to 190 degrees C. Line a baking sheet with parchment, and spray the parchment with cooking spray. Mix together the cream cheese and 2 tablespoons sugar in a small bowl. Roll each slice of bread flat with a rol

Kids Can Make: Raspberry-Lemon Bread Pudding

Special equipment: six 8-ounce ramekins or ovenproof coffee mugs 1 large roasting pan Position an oven rack in the center of the oven, and preheat to 190 degrees C. Spread the bread on a baking sheet, and bake until crispy and dried o

Kids Can Make: Baked Egg-and-Harissa Tarts

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Unfold the puff pastry, and cut it into 4 equal squares (you don't have to roll the dough out). Arrange the squares, evenly spaced, on the prepared baking

Kids Can Make: Asparagus Marinara

Position an oven rack in the bottom half of the oven, and preheat to 190 degrees C. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Whisk together 1 of the eggs, the mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and granula

Kids Can Make: Rosemary Bread in a Flower Pot

Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions, and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat, and let the onions cool. &nb

Kids Can Make: Mac 'n' Cheese Bites

Position oven racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven, and preheat to 200 degrees C. Line 2 or 3 mini-muffin pans with liners, and coat the liners generously with cooking spray. Bring a medium pot of salted

Kids Can Make: Healthy Secret Strawberry Chocolate-Chip Muffins

Position an oven rack in the center of the oven, and preheat to 180 degrees C. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners, and spray the liners lightly with cooking spray. Whisk together the flour, 1/3 cup of the c

Kids Can Make: Healthy, Gluten-Free Cheesy Crackers

Special equipment: Your favorite 1 1/2-inch cookie cutters Whisk together the egg white, vinegar and 3 tablespoons water in a small bowl; set aside. Refrigerate the egg yolk in a small bowl, covered, until ready to use. &n

Blue Cheese Steak Sandwich With The Works

For the steak: 1) Mix the Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, hot sauce, and 5 cloves of chopped garlic in a large glass baking dish. Add the steak and swish around, turning until evenly coated. 2) Marinate at room temperature for 15 to 30 minute

Kids Can Make: A Quesadilla Bar

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cumin, c

Kids Can Make: Crunchy Breakfast Tacos

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C. Warm the taco shells on a baking sheet, about 5 minutes. Crack the eggs into a bowl, add the taco seasoning and whisk well with a fork. Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium-

Cream-Filled Devil's Food Cupcakes

For the cupcakes: Position an oven rack in the center of the oven, and preheat to 180 degrees C. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners, and lightly coat with cooking spray. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt an

Creamy Chilled Tomato Soup with Black Bean-Pepper Jack Quesadillas

Position a rack about 4 inches from the broiler heat source, and preheat. Blend 120ml ice water mixed with ice cubes, 60g of the sour cream, cucumber, tomato, garlic, scallion whites and 1/2 teaspoon sa

Cinnamon-Raisin Cereal Treats

Grease the inside of the Bundt pan with some butter. Melt the butter in a large pot set over medium heat. Add the marshmallows and cinnamon and cook, stirring occasionally, until the marshmallows melt completely, about 5 minut

Peanut Butter, Chocolate and Pretzel Cereal Treats

Line a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with enough foil so that there's a 2-inch overhang on all sides. Grease the foil with butter. Melt the butter in a large pot set over medium heat. Add the marshmallows and cook, stir

Kids Can Bake: Apple Bread

Work the apples, sugar and lemon zest together in a large bowl with your hands until the sugar feels like wet sand. Let the mixture sit, tossing occasionally, for 30 minutes (the sugar will have started to melt but will still be gritty

Fruity Cereal Treats

Line an 8-by-8-inch baking dish with enough foil so that there's a 2-inch overhang on all sides. Grease the foil with butter. Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add half of the marshmallows and c

Broken Heart Chocolate Cake

Special equipment: a 9-inch heart-shaped cake pan For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9-inch heart-shaped cake pan with cooking spray and dust with flour, tapping out the excess. Prepare the cake batter according to the p

Grilled Shrimp with Grilled Tomato Cocktail Sauce

Prepare a grill or large grill pan for high heat. Put the tomatoes, onion and lemon on a baking sheet. Brush with 1 tablespoon of oil and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Lightly oil the grill grates. Arrange

Summer Dinner Salad

Prepare a grill for medium heat. Whisk the vinegar, mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt and several grinds of black pepper together in a large serving bowl. Whisk in the oil to make a smooth dressing. Remove about 2 tablespoons of the

Slow-Cooker German Potato Salad

Whisk 2 cups water, 60ml of the vinegar, 1 tablespoon of the honey, 1 tablespoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in the insert of a 6-quart slow cooker. Add the potatoes and stir to combine. Cover with a lid and cook on low heat until the

Twice Baked Potatoes

Preheat the oven to 190°C. Rub the potatoes with the oil and season generously with kosher salt. Place on a baking sheet and bake until the potatoes are very tender on the inside and crisp on the outside, about 1 hour, 15 minutes. Let stand 5 min