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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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    Chocolate Chip Sugar Cookies

    These were my family's favorite cookies when I was growing up. We requested them so much that my mom taught us how to make them as soon as we could safely use the oven. Whenever I'm craving a little chocolate, these cookies do the trick! —Amanda Wimmer, Salt Lake City, Utah

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    Vegan Pancakes

    Learn how to make vegan pancakes that everyone will enjoy! Each short stack will have a nostalgic smell and taste...


    How to Store Carrots

    This guide covers how to store carrots in all forms: whole, peeled, shredded and cooked. No limp carrots here!


    Gulab Jamun

    If there is one dessert that you can find at all Indian weddings, parties and festivals, it’s gulab jamun. Patience...


    How to Store Celery

    Learn how to store celery so you'll have fresh stalks in the crisper ready for hearty soups, snacks and stocks.

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    Avgolemono Soup

    While "avgolemono" may be tricky to pronounce if you didn’t grow up eating traditional Greek food, the recipe itself couldn’t...


    Easter Cake Pops

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    Make these Easter egg cake pops the star of your holiday dessert table. Decorate with pastel sprinkles and candies for...


    How to Store Peaches to Keep Them Fresh

    Yes, peach season is short—but if you know how to store peaches, you'll have juicy, fresh-tasting fruit all year round.


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    Margherita Pizza

    With crushed tomatoes, garlic and mozzarella cheese, this margherita pizza is full of authentic Italian flavor. —Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan


    How to Store Cucumbers

    Learn how to store cucumbers the right way and you'll never find a mushy cuke in the refrigerator again.


    Deep-Fried Deviled Eggs

    I was intrigued by a recipe for deep-fried deviled eggs but didn't care for some of the original ingredients. I...


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    White Pizza

    You'll feel like you're in a pizzeria when you serve up this white pizza. Garnish the top with fresh arugula...


    Monte Cristo Sandwiches

    These sweet-savory sandwiches are often served for bunch, but could also be served for lunch or dinner. Raspberry jam is...

    Refreshing Key Lime Pie

    Everyone who has has this pie tells me it's the best Key lime pie they have ever had. It's so...


    Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

    This dish always gets rave reviews! Using rotisserie chicken makes it super easy to assemble and gives it an extra...


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    Fluffy Japanese Pancakes

    There's nothing quite like a freshly made Japanese pancake. They're fluffy, custard-y and even a little bit jiggly. —Megan Barrie,...


    Basic Mini Quiches

    Make these versatile mini quiches using your favorite meats and veggies. They are ideal for a breakfast or brunch buffet....


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    Best Croque Madame

    Croque-madame takes grilled ham and cheese to the next level. Ham and Gruyere cheese are layered between thick slices of...


    Chocolate Lasagna

    No one will guess this decadent dessert started with brownie mix. With cream cheese filling, ganache and chocolate shavings, it...


    Protein Pancakes

    Try stirring in cacao nibs, blueberries or chopped pecans to make these pancakes your own. For the best flavor, toast...


    3-Ingredient Sugar Cookies

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    Customize this easy recipe by adding vanilla or almond extract. You could even mix in sprinkles or miniature chocolate chips....


    3-Ingredient Banana Bread

    This is the perfect banana bread recipe to mix and match with your favorite ingredients. Stir in chopped nuts, dried...

    Pasta Salad

    It's so easy to mix and match ingredients in pasta salad recipes. Try this with different veggies, cheese and vinaigrette...


    Crispy Buffalo Wings

    Coating the wings with baking powder helps crisp them up in the oven. Use baking powder, not baking soda, for...


    Blood Orange Margarita

    When blood oranges appear at the grocery store, there's a rush to use them anywhere and everywhere. They are particularly...


    Matzo Balls

    The matzo mixture will be thin just after mixing, but will be thick enough to roll into balls after refrigerating....


    Tanghulu

    Tanghulu is a traditional Chinese treat. This version is made with strawberries, but other firm fruits are also used like...


    Strawberry Dump Cake

    This is the perfect dessert for when you are short on time and want something sweet. The filling bakes up...