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.

Add Filter

    Tout icon

    Homemade Pizza

    27 reviews

    This recipe is a hearty, zesty main dish with a crisp, golden crust. Feel free to add your favorite toppings....


    Sour Cream Sugar Cookies

    25 reviews

    I make these cookies for my family and our neighbors every Valentine’s Day. The heart-shaped treats stay soft for at...


    Tout icon

    Chicago-Style Deep-Dish Pizza

    18 reviews

    My husband and I tried to duplicate the deep-dish pizza recipe from a popular restaurant, and I think our Chicago-style...


    Soft Buttermilk Dinner Rolls

    17 reviews

    Warm, buttery dinner rolls are absolutely irresistible. I save time and use a stand mixer to make my dough. —Jennifer...


    Tout icon

    Pumpkin Cheesecake

    27 reviews

    When I was young we produced several ingredients for this pumpkin cheesecake on the farm. We raised pumpkins in our...


    Tout icon

    Pistachio Salad

    33 reviews

    This fluffy salad is a real treat since it's creamy but not overly sweet. It's easy to mix up, and...


    Tout icon

    Classic Butter Pie Crust

    16 reviews

    This all-butter pie crust makes a flavorful, flaky pie. It is easy to handle and bakes to be golden brown...


    Ali’s Gluten-Free Pie Pastry

    2 reviews

    Who needs gluten? This recipe produces a tender, nutty crust that’s as tasty as any traditional pastry. It’s the perfect...

    Charoset

    3 reviews

    Charoset with apples, walnuts and spices has a special meaning for the Passover holiday. It represents mortar used for brickmaking...


    Tout icon

    Watergate Salad

    16 reviews

    Travel back in time to the 1970s with a bowl of Watergate salad, a retro dish known for its fruity


    Tout icon

    Russian Tea Cakes

    11 reviews

    I like to present my favorite holiday cookies in a special way. I pile this fresh-baked Russian tea cakes recipe...


    Mom’s Lard Pie Crust

    14 reviews

    Mom always knew the best pie crusts are made with lard. The result of this lard pie crust recipe is...


    Tout icon

    Southern Banana Pudding

    12 reviews

    This old southern banana pudding recipe features a comforting custard layered with sliced bananas and vanilla wafers, then topped with...


    Spinach Dip in a Bread Bowl

    14 reviews

    When we get together with friends, I like to prepare this creamy spinach dip. It's a real crowd pleaser. —Janelle...


    Tout icon

    Favorite Banana Cream Pie

    88 reviews

    Homemade banana cream pie is my mom’s specialty, and this dreamy dessert has a wonderful banana flavor. It looks so...


    Tout icon

    Coquito

    1 review

    An all-time family favorite, this creamy coquito recipe features cream of coconut blended with cloves, cinnamon, vanilla and rum. —Evelyn...


    Tout icon

    German Coleslaw

    5 reviews

    This recipe has been handed down through generations of German families in northern Idaho. Everyone around here makes it. It's...

    Tout icon

    Strawberry Poke Cake

    45 reviews

    That classic spring treat—strawberry shortcake—takes on a wonderful new twist with this strawberry poke cake recipe. Strawberry gelatin and strawberries...


    Dutch Speculaas

    2 reviews

    In Holland, it’s tradition to mold this Dutch speculaas dough into the shape of St. Nicholas and serve the cookies...


    Greek Holiday Cookies

    4 reviews

    Koulourakia are a traditional treat in Greece, where they are usually made for Easter and other celebrations. I enjoy making...


    Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie

    4 reviews

    If you’re looking for a classic autumn dessert, try this pumpkiny cheesecake pie. It’s a winner at potlucks and on...


    Dill Dip

    6 reviews

    Be prepared—you'll likely need to make a double batch of this delightful dill dip recipe. One batch is never enough...


    Tout icon

    Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie

    14 reviews

    Cheesecake lovers will savor every bite of this light and pretty pie, even if they don't have to watch their...

    Best Lime Tart

    11 reviews

    This treat is the perfect balance between tart and sweet, and the almonds in the crust are just wonderful. This...


    Tout icon

    Sugar Cream Pie

    46 reviews

    I absolutely love Indiana sugar cream pie; especially the one that my grandma made for me. Here, we serve it...


    No-Roll Pie Crust

    3 reviews

    Beginning pie bakers can expect success with this simple pat-in crust. Made with oil, it has a wonderful texture and...


    Moist Banana Nut Bread

    5 reviews

    I made up this recipe when I was vegetarian and didn’t eat eggs. It’s packed with fiber, omega-3s and soy...


    Tout icon

    Best-Ever Pepperoni Pizza

    5 reviews

    You’ll love working with the dough, the cheesy surprise inside the crust and the jazzed-up sauce in this pie. —Scottie...


    Tout icon

    Southern Bourbon Pecan Pie

    3 reviews

    When I first made the original recipe for this bourbon-splashed pie, I added some vanilla extract and eliminated the flour....