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Learn how to cook with step-by-step guides from the Taste of Home Test Kitchen. Our experts will walk you through the techniques you need to master must-try dishes and desserts.

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    Pull-Apart Deviled Egg Easter Carrot

    These seasonally inspired pull-apart deviled eggs for Easter are made with sun-dried tomatoes and roasted red peppers for the carrot, and fresh basil for the greens.

    Irish Cream Poke Cake

    This Irish cream poke cake is for anyone who likes a bit of Baileys in their coffee (or coffee in...


    Cheddar Bay Biscuit Chicken Potpie

    This Cheddar Bay Biscuit chicken potpie recipe is a marriage between two tried-and-true favorites: chicken potpie and Red Lobster's Cheddar...


    Potato Stroganoff

    Our potato Stroganoff recipe replaces egg noodles with spuds that soak up every last drop of the creamy, tangy sauce.


    Creamy Peanut Butter Pudding

    Peanut butter pudding cooks entirely on the stovetop and can be chilled ahead for make-ahead treats or easy entertaining.

    Fish Taco Bowl

    This fish taco bowl brings all the flavors of classic tacos into an easy, customizable meal you can eat with...


    Roasted Cabbage Caesar Salad

    If you're not on the cabbage train yet, this roasted cabbage Caesar salad is guaranteed to get you on board.


    Reuben Sliders

    Instead of just one sandwich, this Reuben sliders recipe makes 12 mini sandwiches for your game-day or St. Patrick's day...


    Dirty Cabbage

    If you like dirty rice, you'll like dirty cabbage too. It's full of flavor and has a little bit of...


    Italian Penicillin Soup (Pastina Soup)

    Feeling sick? Do what Nonna would do and make a batch of this soothing Italian penicillin soup.


    Passion Fruit Tart

    This passion fruit tart is ready for any occasion: for a summer party outside, on a cold winter evening by...


    Ube Cake

    Our ube cake has two fluffy ube cake layers sandwiching an ube jam, and everything is frosted in ube Swiss...


    Bao Buns (Baozi)

    Craving bao buns? Make these popular Chinese steamed pork buns at home with our step-by-step family recipe.

    Vegan Pumpkin Cookies

    These vegan pumpkin cookies bake up soft and pillowy with crisp edges, pockets of melted chocolate and a warm cinnamon-ginger...


    Slow-Cooker Chicken Alfredo

    This slow-cooker chicken Alfredo recipe has all the indulgence of a traditional bowl but with set-it-and-forget-it convenience.


    Kimchi Pancakes (Kimchijeon)

    Kimchi pancakes are one of the easiest ways to use up a jar of kimchi. The crispy pancakes are incredibly...


    Korean Tacos

    Korean tacos combine big, bold bulgogi flavors, plus fun toppings like kimchi and red onions, in soft flour tortillas. It's...


    Easy Dumpling Soup

    This easy dumpling soup features frozen potstickers cooked in a savory broth flavored with ginger, garlic and miso.


    Million-Dollar Gnocchi

    Million-dollar gnocchi has layer upon layer of rich, flavorful ingredients. Serving this recipe to your loved ones will make dinner...


    Vodka Sauce

    Vodka sauce proves the spirit belongs at the dinner table, not just in a martini glass.


    Cottage Cheese Bagels

    The secret ingredient to easy, fluffy homemade bagels is cottage cheese. Make a batch of these cottage cheese bagels in...


    Gnocchi Lasagna Bake

    This gnocchi lasagna bake combines pillowy potato gnocchi with a flavorful sauce made with ground pork and tomatoes. A topping...

    Red Velvet Espresso Martini

    This decadent red velvet espresso martini tastes like cake with a kick. It's crowned with a creamy cold foam that...


    Slow-Cooker Bolognese

    Slow-cooker Bolognese is an all-beef take on the Italian classic. It simmers low and slow to develop rich flavor and...


    Shrimp Carbonara

    This shrimp carbonara delivers restaurant-style flavor at home, with tender shrimp, crispy pancetta and al dente spaghetti tossed in a...


    Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Dip

    This made-from-scratch cheesy chicken Alfredo dip is rich, creamy and delicious. You'll watch it disappear right before your eyes!


    Vodka Sauce with Cottage Cheese

    If you're looking for a way to add protein to your family's next pasta night, give this vodka sauce with...


    Kimchi Grilled Cheese

    Spicy fermented veggies and twice-toasted sourdough are the genius ways we maximize flavor in our kimchi grilled cheese.