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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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    Air-Fryer Nashville Hot Chicken

    12 reviews

    I live in Tennessee and absolutely love our state's famous Nashville hot chicken. To make cooking it easier, I thought...


    How to Make Blueberry Baby Food

    Homemade blueberry baby food couldn't be easier to make, and it's also a great way to introduce your baby to...


    How to Make Baby Cereal Pancakes for Breakfast

    Baby cereal pancakes are fast, easy and will quickly become your little one's favorite treat!


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    How to Make Vegan Lasagna

    To make this vegan lasagna recipe, we layer tofu ricotta, spinach, mushrooms and vegan Italian sausage with pasta and red...


    How to Cook Bacon

    The Taste of Home Test Kitchen explains how to make bacon in the oven, microwave and stovetop.


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    How to Make Decorated Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing

    Making decorated sugar cookies with royal icing can be easy. Learn how using a few simple tools. The best part:...


    How to Make Sweet Potato Baby Food

    You can't go wrong with sweet potato baby food. Parents love that it's full of vitamins and nutrients, and baby...


    How to Roast Chestnuts

    If you’re lucky enough to find them this fall, here's the trick to roasting chestnuts, straight from a chestnut farmer.

    How to Make Pumpkin Pie with a Graham Cracker Crust

    This pumpkin pie recipe with a graham cracker crust is the quintessential Thanksgiving dessert. The buttery crust and spicy-sweet filling...


    How to Order a Martini That’s Tailored Perfectly for You

    Never get stuck with a cocktail you don't like thanks to our guide to everything martinis.


    How to Make Vegan Queso That Won’t Leave You Missing the Cheese

    Taco Tuesdays, meet your newest addition. This vegan queso is savory and zesty—don't be surprised if your non-vegan friends love...


    How to Make Peach Baby Food at Home

    Sweet peaches are an approachable baby food to make at home, appealing for fussy babies and easy for busy parents...


    How to Make Vegan Broccoli Soup

    Easy to make and brimming with nutrients, this vegan broccoli soup is a must-have autumn staple.


    This Vegan Marshmallow Recipe Is a Game-Changer

    Use this vegan marshmallow recipe for light, fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth 'mallows. Roast them for s'mores, enjoy with hot chocolate or savor...


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    Mushroom Pizza

    4 reviews

    What's great about this mushroom pizza is you don't need to worry about finding the right toppings. Whatever mushrooms are...


    Vegan Mac and Cheese

    1 review

    The combination of soaked cashews and nutritional yeast creates a savory sauce for this vegan mac and cheese. The cashews...


    How to Make Vegan Lentil Soup

    You'll love this flavorful, warm and comforting vegan lentil soup recipe whether you follow a plant-based diet or not.

    How to Make Vodka Jell-O Shots at Home

    When vodka Jell-O shots are thrown back, the party has officially started!


    How to Make the BEST Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownies (aka Brookies)

    "Brookies" are the tasty result of two baked goods joining forces. Treat yourself to this chocolate chip cookie brownie recipe!


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    This Is the Only Vodka Martini Recipe You’ll Ever Need

    Believe us when we say this is really the only vodka martini recipe you'll want to use. Get the recipe,...


    Here’s How to Make a Vodka Martini Dirty

    Ever wonder what makes a vodka martini dirty? Get the inside scoop, plus how to make it, right here.


    How to Make Sugar-Free Ketchup for Guilt-Free Dunking

    This sugar-free ketchup recipe is so easy, we may never buy store-bought ketchup again!


    I Did Big-Batch Meal Prep and Here’s What You Need to Know

    I've been hearing a ton about how to meal prep lately, but is all the hard work and planning worth...

    The Homemade Ice Cream Maker—How to Make Ice Cream in a Coffee Can

    Grab some friends and some empty coffee cans and start rolling. Here's how to make fresh ice cream with a...


    These Sugar-Free Cupcakes Are the Healthier Dessert You’ve Been Craving

    Enjoy your dessert without the side of guilt by making a batch of sugar-free cupcakes.


    These Caramel Apple Oatmeal Cookie Bars Are Perfect for Fall

    A simple hack makes this caramel apple bar recipe so fast that it will instantly become your go-to fall treat!


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    Guide to Baking Bacon: How to Cook Bacon in the Oven

    Say goodbye to splattering grease and overcrowded skillets. Baking bacon is a breeze.


    Here’s the Right Way to Make a Vodka Soda

    Turn your kitchen into the coolest cocktail lounge by adding the classic vodka soda to your repertoire. It's easier than...


    How to Make a Pie Crust Shield to Keep Edges from Burning

    Be a pie crust hero! With just some aluminum foil, you can make your own pie crust shield.