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 Vinaigrette in Seconds

    Cheaper and healthier than store-bought salad dressing, vinaigrette is also a snap to make at home. Our Test Kitchen shows...


    How to Bake Bread When You Don’t Have a Loaf Pan

    Wondering how to make bread without a loaf pan? You don't need to fret. There are lots of ways you can...


    How to Make a Classic Old-Fashioned Recipe

    Who says you have to venture out to a bar to get an old-fashioned? This old-fashioned recipe will make you...


    How to Grill Kabobs

    Want to learn how to grill kabobs without a recipe? We'll tell you everything you need to know in this...


    This Easy Pot Roast Crockpot Recipe Will Melt in Your Mouth

    Say goodbye to dry, chewy pot roast and hello to a melt-in-your-mouth experience. All you need to make this incredibly...


    How to Make Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting

    You only need six ingredients and 10 minutes to make this luscious strawberry cream cheese frosting.


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    How to Make Ice Cream Bread—Just 3 Ingredients!

    Ice cream bread is the three-ingredient treat you need be making. In just 30 minutes, you'll have a treat worthy...


    What Is a Knish?

    If you didn't grow up in New York, you've probably never had this traditional Jewish dish. What is a knish?

    Can You Really Make Sweetened Condensed Milk in the Microwave?

    Milk. Sugar. Microwave. Is it possible that these three simple items are all you need to make sweetened condensed milk...


    How to Wash Lettuce and Salad Greens

    Learn how to wash lettuce the way chefs recommend.


    How to Shred Lettuce

    Instead of buying a whole bag of pre-shredded lettuce at the grocery store, make just the amount you need by...


    How to Regrow Celery from Scraps

    Use this simple and kid-friendly guide to grow your own celery at home.


    How to Make Strawberry Buttercream Frosting

    Rich, decadent strawberry buttercream frosting is a snap to make at home—and you probably have all of the ingredients in...


    How to Grill with Foil Packets

    If you're only cooking foil packets around the campfire, you're missing out! These simple grill foil packets make the ultimate...


    How to Write on a Cake (Cleanly!)

    Learning how to write on a cake is easy with these helpful tips—and a little practice.


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    How to Make the Best Chocolate Birthday Cake from Scratch

    Time to blow out the candles on our favorite chocolate birthday cake recipe. We'll walk you through how to make...


    Asian Salad Dressing

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    This Asian salad dressing is delicious in a salad or on stir-fried vegetables. It will last, sealed in a Mason...

    Ginger Salad Dressing

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    I love this flavorful ginger salad dressing because it's super easy to make and uses pantry staples. It's a quick...


    How to Freeze Bananas

    Slice 'em, mash 'em or keep 'em whole. Whichever way you choose to freeze your bananas, you'll be happy to...


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    How to Make Copycat Zuppa Toscana at Home

    You can make a copycat Zuppa Toscana that's even better than the Olive Garden recipe. And it's ready in 30...


    How to Make Lemon Vodka

    You can sip homemade lemon vodka with soda water or fresh fruit juices, or on the rocks. Here's how to...


    This Is the Easy Sourdough Bread Recipe You’ve Been Looking For

    Think sourdough is out of your reach? Think again! Our Test Kitchen's foolproof sourdough bread recipe demystifies the process and...


    How to Grill Salmon

    This recipe for grilled salmon is too easy!

    I Tried Dill Pickle Bread—and Here’s What I Thought

    This dill pickle bread has a hint of crisp pickle flavor in every bite.


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    How to Make a Copycat Wendy’s Frosty

    This copycat Wendy's Frosty recipe has the unique flavor and texture of a real Wendy's Frosty.


    How to Make the Best Funfetti Cake Recipe

    Want to know how to make this funfetti cake recipe from scratch? Our Test Kitchen provides you with a helpful...


    How to Grill Pork Tenderloin That’s Juicy Every Time

    Meat. Fire. Flavor. Do we have your attention? We're talking all about the art of grilling perfectly juicy pork tenderloin.


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    The Easy Pad Thai Recipe That’s So Much Better Than Takeout

    Who needs takeout when you have this easy pad thai recipe?


    How to Make Authentic Stroopwafel

    The recipe for caramel-filled stroopwafel may hail from the Netherlands, but you can make them at home in a few...