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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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    How to Cook Corn on the Cob, 7 Ways

    Preparing this summer staple doesn't have to be a challenge. We share everything you need to know about how to cook corn on the cob. Pick your favorite of seven different methods!

    How to Make a Colorful Crudités Platter

    Turn veggies and dip into a striking crudités platter with our step-by-step guide.


    Baked Fried Rice

    This baked fried rice recipe contains all the flavor without the fuss. It's a hands-off, flavor-packed variation that will quickly...


    Banana Pudding Tiramisu

    Banana pudding tiramisu is our springy take on the classic Italian dessert.


    Slow-Cooker Chicken Cordon Bleu

    Capture the classic flavors of ham, Swiss cheese and creamy sauce in this weeknight-friendly slow-cooker chicken cordon bleu.

    Crab Cake Sandwich

    Combine a soft brioche bun, zingy remoulade sauce and a seafood patty to make a delicious crab cake sandwich.


    Parchment Paper Gyros

    Gyro meat that's made without a spit? It can be done! This viral method uses parchment paper to flatten seasoned...

    Tahini Butter

    Five pantry staples unite to create a bold, umami-rich butter that transforms anything it touches.


    Cookie Butter

    Homemade cookie butter is a rich, perfectly spiced creamy spread made with Biscoff cookies that can be made in minutes.


    Marry Me Chicken Soup

    No other soup will do once you taste the alluring Italian flavors of Marry Me chicken soup.


    Gin Daisy

    A modern take on a 19th-century favorite, this gin daisy cocktail is crisp, rosy and topped with just enough bubbles...

    Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Introduce tahini to your favorite chocolate desserts. Its nutty, savory richness pairs beautifully with the semisweet chips in our tahini...


    Pistachio Butter

    Homemade pistachio butter blends toasted pistachios, coconut oil, a splash of vanilla and a pinch of salt into a creamy,...


    Pull-Apart Pie

    Pull-apart pie is a fun and beautiful way to serve blueberry, apple and cherry pie—all at the same time.


    Easter Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Easter chocolate chip cookies are soft, chewy and loaded with colorful pastel M&M’s candies instead of traditional morsels. They’re a...


    Million-Dollar Dip

    The rave reviews and compliments you'll receive upon serving this rich and creamy million-dollar dip will make you feel like...

    Turkey Bolognese

    Turkey Bolognese is a lighter twist on the classic Italian sauce, simmered slowly with ground turkey, vegetables, tomatoes and red...


    Halva

    Pistachio halva is a sweet treat made with tahini that melts the moment it hits your tongue.


    Spinach Banana Muffins

    These spinach banana muffins may be green, but they taste like a classic sweet banana nut muffin. Spinach blended into...


    Easter Bunny Bait

    If you want to ensure the Easter Bunny makes a stop at your home, our no-bake sweet and salty Easter...


    Corned Beef Egg Rolls

    These crispy corned beef egg rolls are a delicious way to use up leftover corned beef and cabbage from your...


    Salmon Piccata

    It takes less than 30 minutes to make this restaurant-worthy salmon piccata dish.


    French Blonde Cocktail

    The French Blonde cocktail is a modern classic with pop-star energy. It's floral, citrus-forward and effortlessly cool.


    Creme Brulee Cupcakes

    Break out the kitchen torch! These creme brulee cupcakes combine two classic desserts into a totally modern recipe.


    Creme Brulee Doughnuts

    Use your thumbs (or the back of a spoon) to crack through the smooth-as-glass sugar topping of these pastry cream-filled...

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    Strawberry Lemonade Cake

    This strawberry lemonade cake combines a citrus-scented, tender butter cake with strawberry cream cheese frosting for a sweet and tangy...


    Biscuits de Fromage

    Sophistication radiates off these biscuits de fromage, from the chunks of nutty pecorino and pistachios to the fresh thyme, dried...


    Marry Me Salmon

    There may be plenty of fish in the sea, but this is the only (Marry Me) salmon recipe you'll ever...


    Shamrock Shake Pie

    Shamrock Shake pie is a creamy, minty and simple no-bake pie that tastes just like the iconic McDonald's St. Patrick's...


    Carrot Cake Cinnamon Rolls

    These carrot cake cinnamon rolls deliver the perfect springy flavor mashup, enabling you to have dessert for breakfast. They're super...


    Miso Ramen

    Rich but still light, miso ramen delivers comfort in a bowl. With its chewy noodles, seasonal vegetables and soft egg,...