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 with an Indoor Grill

    If the weather isn't cooperating, move your grilling session inside! We'll tell you everything you need to know about how...


    The Best Vegan Birthday Cake Recipe

    Looking for a quick and easy vegan birthday cake recipe? This moist, fluffy vanilla cake with chocolate frosting is for...


    How to Make Healthy, Kid-Friendly Muffins with Your Family

    Looking to sneak something healthy onto your kid's plate while having fun in the kitchen at the same time? Make...


    How to Make a Mozzarella, Tomato and Basil Panini Like a Pro

    Meet your new favorite summer sandwich: the mozzarella tomato basil panini. Buon appetito!


    How to Shuck Corn, 2 Ways

    Save time preparing your corn on the cobs by microwaving your corn husk. It's a kitchen hack you'll wish you...


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    Obatzda (German Cheese Dip)

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    Obatzda, otherwise known as German beer cheese dip, is so delicious and creamy. It's the perfect dip to make the...


    How to Grill Steak Like a Pro: A Step-by-Step Guide

    Want to make a juicy, perfectly seared steak in your own backyard? Our Test Kitchen experts will show you how...


    How to Make Copycat Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette

    Learn how to make a spot-on copycat version of Chipotle's vinaigrette in two simple steps.

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    The Best Quiche Lorraine

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    Nestled in a buttery, rustic crust, this quiche is filled with sweet onions, bacon bits and cheese. It's truly the...


    Chocolate Hummus

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    This chocolate hummus is a sweet twist on the traditional recipe. Plus, it's so easy to make with just a...


    This 2-Ingredient Soda Cake Only Calls for Soda and Cake Mix

    You can make this simple soda cake—or cupcakes!—with a box of cake mix and a can of soda.


    How to Make Dulce de Leche

    Here's how to make dulce de leche with a can of sweetened condensed milk.


    How to Make the Best Steak Marinade

    Once you know how to make steak marinade, you'll be able to turn even the toughest cuts of beef into...


    How to Make Homemade Cherry Pie Like a Professional Baker

    Skip the canned pie filling! We'll show you how to make a homemade cherry pie from scratch. Ice cream on...


    How to Make Pickled Carrots

    Add pickled carrots to your pickling bucket list. We'll walk you through four easy steps on how to make them.


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    How to Make the Dreamiest No-Bake Key Lime Cream Pie

    Too hot to bake? That's no problem with this Key lime cream pie recipe. See how our Test Kitchen makes...


    How to Make the Perfect Marble Rye Bread

    This marble rye bread makes for a showstopping sandwich, but it's surprisingly easy to make.

    How to Make Zabaglione: The Magical Italian Dessert You Never Knew You Needed

    Dessert doesn't get any easier than zabaglione, a light and boozy custard that's perfect for summer fruit.


    How to Make the Best Lobster Bisque

    Our homemade lobster bisque recipe is every bit as good as a restaurant's. It's luscious and creamy, with a rich...


    What Is Challah Bread?

    This versatile braided bread can be a showstopper centerpiece or the base of a fantastic batch of French toast. But...


    How to Make Rotisserie Chicken at Home, 3 Ways

    Learn how to make rotisserie chicken at home and have it turn out fantastic every time!


    Bread Scoring Is the Key to Making the Prettiest Homemade Bread Ever

    Learn the art of bread scoring. We explain how and why to score, and show plenty of inspiration.


    How to Make Croutons

    Learn how to make croutons for best-ever salads, homemade stuffing and more.

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    ​How to Make Pancakes with What You Have on Hand

    Out of flour? Low on milk? No worries! For pancakes, there are loads of ingredient substitutions using basic pantry staples.


    Emergency Biscuits: The Quick Dough Your Great-Grandma Used to Make

    This recipe for emergency biscuits will save the day.


    How to Make Easy Apple Cobbler

    Three words to describe this apple cobbler: easy, comforting and down-right delicious. The best part? It takes three simple steps...


    How to Harvest Rhubarb the Right Way (Hint: Don’t Cut It!)

    Don't cut those rhubarb stalks! Here's why it's a bad idea, and how to harvest rhubarb the right way.


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    Homemade Sauerkraut

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    You only need two ingredients (and a little patience) to make fresh, zippy homemade sauerkraut at home. Put down that...


    This 2-Ingredient Chocolate “Ice Cream” Is SO Good

    Our new favorite fruit dessert—this healthy chocolaty "ice cream"—is tasty enough to fake out anyone!