How to Cook

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 Make In-N-Out’s Famous Sauce at Home

    Every time I land in Las Vegas to visit my family, my dad takes me straight to In-N-Out for some...


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    Vegan Pumpkin Bread

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    This easy vegan pumpkin bread recipe was given to me by my stepmom shortly after she and my dad got...


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    How to Make Homemade Ice Cream Without an Ice Cream Maker

    No ice cream maker? No problem. Learn how to make homemade ice cream with just four ingredients and a little...


    10 Tips for People Who Think They Can’t Cook

    Use this cooking advice to ramp up your skills—and transform from chef no to chef pro!


    How to Make Easy Chocolate Cupcakes

    It's possible to make easy chocolate cupcakes—from scratch. These cupcakes are moist, rich and made with simple ingredients.


    How to Make a Mediterranean Hummus Bowl, with Help from FeelGoodFoodie

    Yumna Jawad, the blogger behind FeelGoodFoodie, shares her secret to making the perfect Mediterranean hummus bowl. Her 2M+ Instagram followers...


    The Ultimate Guide to Pickling

    We break down everything there is to know about pickling.


    How to Store Apples and Keep Them Fresh

    Whether you picked apples at an orchard or bought them at the store, learn how to store apples to keep...

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    How to Reheat Pizza So It Tastes as Good as Day One

    So long, soggy slices! Here's the best way to reheat pizza using the oven, stove, microwave and air fryer.


    Cookie Cake

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    This oversized cookie cake recipe is so easy and quick that I just might make it instead of traditional cookies...


    How to Make Easy Instant Pot Iced Tea

    This simple recipe explains how to make Instant Pot iced tea with a secret ingredient: baking soda. You may never...


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    Italian Meringue Buttercream

    I use this creamy Italian meringue buttercream on my lemon-raspberry cupcakes. It's not as sweet as American buttercream, so it...


    How to Make Simple Syrup

    You'll never have to pay for store-bought simple syrup again!


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    45 Kitchen Hacks You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

    These clever kitchen hacks will change how you cook!


    How to Cook Juicy, Flavorful Ribs in the Oven

    Learn how to make fall-off-the-bone ribs in the oven. Follow this guide for all the "juicy" details!


    How to Make Copycat Chipotle Chicken at Home

    Want to learn how to make the perfect copycat Chipotle chicken recipe? We're spilling all the beans (black and pinto)...


    How to Make Homemade Hot Pockets with Your Kids

    This recipe for homemade Hot Pockets is something the whole family can have fun making together!

    How to Use a Potato Peeler the Right Way

    Learn how to use a potato peeler the right way to take advantage of the most underrated tool in your...


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    This Lemonade Recipe Is Just Like Grandma’s

    Learn how to make this tasty lemonade recipe (no mix required!). Our Test Kitchen provides a helpful guide with expert...


    How to Make Homemade Pierogi the Right Way

    Packed with tasty fillings, these Polish dumplings are can't-get-enough treats. But there are some tricks to making homemade pierogi—we'll show...


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    How to Make German Apple Cake Just Like Oma

    Embrace fall flavors and homey feelings with German apple cake—an old-fashioned dessert that's so delicious, we keep making it today.


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    How to Make Grilled Shrimp Salad

    When you're looking for something quick and healthy, nothing fits the bill better than a grilled shrimp salad. It's full...


    This Is the White Peach Iced Tea Recipe You’ve Been Waiting For

    For the ultimate summer sipper, combine the flavor of fresh, juicy fruit with the refreshing taste of iced tea with...

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    How to Make Perfect Iced Tea at Home

    We'll teach you how to make iced tea three different ways: the traditional hot brew method, cold brew and harnessing...


    How to Make the Best Homemade Corn Dogs

    Learn how to make perfectly golden, hand-dipped corn dogs at home with this step-by-step guide.


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    How to Make Ice Cream Cake That’s Better Than Dairy Queen

    You don't have to be a baker to make this ice cream cake for your next celebration!


    How to Make Chocolate Funny Cake

    Part cake, part pie, all-around delicious. Jennifer Switzer of Beyond the Butter shares the recipe for this silly-sounding dessert...


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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...


    Pesto Star Bread

    I was excited to work with the Taste of Home Test Kitchen to make a savory version of my