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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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    Quick and Simple Meatballs

    19 reviews

    Keep a batch of these meatballs in your freezer for an easy weeknight meal. This simple meatball recipe can be...


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    Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes

    3 reviews

    These indulgent vegan chocolate cupcakes have no butter, eggs or dairy milk, but you'd never guess it. This recipe is...


    Easy Slow-Cooker Potato Soup

    4 reviews

    This hearty slow-cooker potato soup tastes just like a loaded baked potato. Add the ingredients before heading to work in...


    How to Make No-Bake Banana Pudding from Scratch

    This recipe for no-bake banana pudding is a cross between classic banana pudding, tiramisu and a banana parfait.


    How to Cook Chicken Breasts in an Instant Pot

    Skip the rotisserie chicken and discover how to cook chicken breasts in an Instant Pot instead.


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    The Best Pizza Dough

    32 reviews

    This easy dough is the key to making an extraordinary homemade pizza. All-purpose flour does just fine here, but if...


    How to Make a No-Bake Low-Sugar Granola Bar

    Do you love granola bars—but not the high sugar content? This low-sugar granola bar recipe is just what you need.


    How to Make Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup

    You may never buy cream of chicken soup at the grocery store again!

    What Is Mincemeat Pie and How to Make It

    Mincemeat pie is a traditional British dessert for Christmastime. We share the history and show you how to make this...


    How to Make Irresistible Instant Pot Carnitas

    Move over, slow cooker—these Instant Pot carnitas come together in under an hour and are just as tender and flavorful.


    Gluten-Free Vanilla Cupcakes

    1 review

    Decorate these simple gluten-free vanilla cupcakes for any special occasion or holiday. Since the frosting recipe includes cream cheese, be...


    How to Cook Kabocha Squash

    Kabocha squash is delicious and good for you—and much easier to cook than it looks!


    6 Genius Ways You Should Be Cooking Banana

    Did you know that cooking banana means more than simply mashing one for banana bread batter? Keep reading to learn...


    Can You Freeze Cauliflower?

    Get the trick to saving and reusing this cruciferous powerhouse by learning how to freeze cauliflower.


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    Best Vanilla Cake

    11 reviews

    There's a reason this vanilla cake recipe is the best. Adding creamy vanilla bean paste into the moist, rich cake...


    How to Make Your Own Hard Apple Cider

    Calling all hard apple cider aficionados! Here's where you can learn how to make hard apple cider right at home.


    How to Meal Prep Breakfast Sandwiches for the Week Ahead

    Some days you need a good hot breakfast, even in a hurry. These meal-prepped Egg McMuffin copycats make you the...

    How to Make an Oatmeal Cookie Drink Like a Bartender

    It's the perfect season to discover the deliciousness of an oatmeal cookie drink. Read on to see how you can...


    Passover Rainbow Cookies

    2 reviews

    The name "rainbow cookies" is actually a bit of a misnomer for these classic New York treats. To make the...


    Mom’s Pickled Carrots

    3 reviews

    My mother is the only other person I've known to make this recipe. In fact, when I take it to...


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    How to Make a Yule Log Cake—the Most Impressive Holiday Dessert

    Yule log cake, sometimes called buche de Noel, is a showstopping centerpiece for the holidays. We'll show you how to...


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    Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches

    3 reviews

    These sandwiches contain a hearty combo of eggs, Canadian bacon and cheese will keep you fueled through lunchtime. —Christine Rukavena,...


    We Tried the Simple Lemon Bar Recipe That’s Taking over Reddit

    If you're lemon-obsessed, you'll want to learn how to make lemon bars using this vintage recipe.

    How to Make a Fancy Homemade Pizookie

    What's better than a chocolate chip cookie? How about a GIANT chocolate chip pizookie!


    How to Make a Gin Rickey

    Just add club soda to a splash of gin and freshly squeezed lime juice, and you've got a refreshing gin...


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    Air-Fryer Roasted Green Beans

    7 reviews

    Our family loves roasted green beans, but they can take a long time in the oven. I tried these air-fryer...


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    No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars

    7 reviews

    I have to be super careful when cooking for my daughter because of food sensitivities, so I make these no-bake...


    How to Make the Best Dairy-Free Pumpkin Pie Recipe

    Just one ingredient swap transforms this traditional dessert into a rich and decadent dairy-free pumpkin pie.


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    20 Gingerbread Decorating Ideas That Are (Almost) Too Cute to Eat

    Make gingerbread decorating a tradition in your home with these fun ideas! Our Test Kitchen shares plenty of designs, from...