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 Cook Asparagus 9 Ways

    These methods for how to cook asparagus come straight from our Test Kitchen. From roasting and grilling to sauteeing and...


    Sloppy Joe Slider Bake

    4 reviews

    Ground beef is turned up a notch in these party sliders that are sure to please your crowd. I love...


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    How to Make Sugar Cookies, a Cookie Jar Classic

    Think sugar cookies are just for the holidays? Think again! Learn how to make sugar cookies from scratch that you...


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    Cheeseburger Sliders

    8 reviews

    These sliders are super easy to put together and are always a hit! I love that they are "fast food"...


    What Is Tempeh?

    We all know tofu, but what about tempeh? This plant-based, protein-packed food is loaded with healthy nutrients. And don't worry...


    How to Reheat Chicken for Best-Ever Leftovers

    It's possible to learn how to reheat chicken with Test Kitchen-approved results. Just follow these simple steps for reheating chicken...


    How to Use Kamut, an Ancient Whole Grain

    This ancient grain has more protein than conventional wheat and is reportedly easier to digest. Here's the inside story on...


    Baked Baking Soda: The Secret to Better Homemade Pretzels

    Make your homemade pretzels (and ramen) with baked baking soda for improved taste, color and texture.

    How to Make Arepas (Venezuelan Recipe)

    Lis Hernandez is from Caracas, Venezuela, and is now the chef at Arepa Mia. She's teaching us how to make...


    How to Make Canned Tuna Sushi

    Our canned tuna sushi recipe is simple to make at home. It's healthy, kid-friendly and affordable, too!


    The Ultimate Guide to How to Use Yeast

    Whether you're baking bread or whipping up a batch of pastries, we're here to share everything you need to know...


    The Gefilte Fish Recipe You Never Knew You Needed

    This is not your bubbe's gefilte fish! Our step-by-step homemade gefilte fish recipe will make you forget that store-bought jar...


    How to Make Oatmeal Cookies from Scratch

    What's better than a perfectly chewy cookie full of delicious mix-ins? Nothing's better than that in my book. Here's how...


    How to Make Fried Rice at Home

    Growing up working in my family's Chinese takeout restaurant, I've made and served fried rice of all sorts. Here's...


    How to Make a Copycat Panera Lemon Chicken Soup

    Skip a trip to the restaurant and learn how to make copycat Panera Lemon Chicken Soup at home. This healthy,...


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    How to Make the Perfect St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake

    In St. Louis, gooey butter cake is a go-to treat. Learn how to make this rich, delicious (and super easy!)...


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    Air-Fryer Chicken Thighs

    1 review

    This air-fryer chicken thighs recipe creates meat that is crispy on the outside but super juicy on the inside. The...

    How to Cook Jasmine Rice

    Whether you're a rice cooker loyalist, an Instant Pot fanatic or prefer a good ol' fashioned stovetop method, we've got...


    How to Make Besan Ladoo

    Besan ladoo is a simple, but delicious, Indian dessert made with just a handful of ingredients.


    How to Cook Rice on the Stove (and Other Methods)

    Learn how to cook rice using several different methods—and the correct rice-to-water ratios for various rice varieties.


    How to Make a Copycat Panera Bread Bowl

    Recreate a perfectly cozy at-home version of Panera's famous bread bowl with this copycat recipe.


    How to Make a Baguette

    This guide will teach you how to make baguettes that look magnifique—like they belong in a French boulangerie.


    How to Make Khao Soi (Thai Coconut Curry Noodle Soup)

    This recipe for khao soi brings together Thai spices, chicken and coconut milk. The finished dish is served over a...

    How to Make Homemade Chocolate Truffles

    This recipe is chocolaty, indulgent and, best of all, simple enough for beginners. Learn how to make luxe homemade chocolate...


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    Best Ever Vanilla Ice Cream

    6 reviews

    This ice cream is technically a custard since it contains eggs. After lots of testing (and tasting), I've found that...


    Matzo Brei

    Matzo brei (pronounced like fry) is one of the few dishes from my childhood I'll never outgrow. The dampened shards...


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    Air-Fryer French Fries

    3 reviews

    This low-calorie, air-fryer french fries recipe is perfect because I can whip it up at a moment's notice with ingredients...


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    How to Make Deviled Eggs

    Once you know how to make deviled eggs, you'll wonder why you haven't been making them for every potluck and...


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    What Are Paczki? Plus How to Make These Treats at Home

    Filled with jelly and coated in sugar, paczki are a treat worth seeking out on Fat Tuesday.