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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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    Chicken Penne Casserole

    128 reviews

    This is my family’s favorite every week or two and we never tire of it. I like that I can...


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    Snickerdoodles

    121 reviews

    The history of these whimsically named treats has been widely disputed, but their popularity is undeniable. Help yourself
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    Shrimp Kabobs

    3 reviews

    Marinating the shrimp in Italian dressing adds wonderful flavor to these colorful shrimp kabobs.—Sharon Aweau, Kapolei, Hawaii


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    Slow-Cooker Rump Roast

    22 reviews

    I enjoy a good pot roast, but was tired of the same old thing. So, I began experimenting. Cooking the...


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    Cream Cheese Frosting

    28 reviews

    This smooth, versatile cream cheese frosting has a delicate vanilla flavor. The woman who made the wedding cake for our...


    Classic Crab Cakes

    14 reviews

    Our region is known for good seafood, and crab cakes are a traditional favorite. I learned to make them from...


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    7-Layer Bean Dip

    5 reviews

    To make this zesty 7-layer bean dip, you simply layer the ingredients onto a platter. I like to call it...


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    Bohemian Kolaches

    14 reviews

    This kolache recipe was given to me by my mother-in-law, who received it from her mother! It was a standard...

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    Brown Sugar Oatmeal Pancakes

    105 reviews

    My family absolutely loves these oat pancakes. I make them every Saturday and Sunday. If I don't, they don't believe...


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    Homemade Baked Beans

    5 reviews

    These hearty homemade baked beans are a super side dish for a casual meal. The ingredients blend perfectly for a...


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    Ham and Swiss Sliders

    117 reviews

    My next-door neighbor shared this ham and Swiss sliders recipe with me, and I simply cannot improve it! You can...


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    Spinach Tortellini Soup

    37 reviews

    A simple tomato-enhanced broth is perfect for cheese tortellini and fresh spinach. Increase the garlic and add Italian seasoning to...


    Spinach-Basil Lasagna

    7 reviews

    In the kitchen, my husband and I like to use classic ingredients in new ways. I came up with this...


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    Baked Tilapia

    115 reviews

    I've decided to cook healthier for my family, and that includes having more fish at home. After looking at easy...


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    Long Island Iced Tea

    2 reviews

    It's easy to customize Long Island iced tea ingredients to suit your tastes. For instance, try adjusting the tequila. If...


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    Cucumber Salad with Sour Cream

    115 reviews

    It’s been a tradition at our house to serve this dish with the other Hungarian specialties my mom learned to...


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    Apple Pie

    223 reviews

    I remember coming home sullen one day because we'd lost a softball game. Grandma, in her wisdom, suggested that maybe...

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    Strawberry Pretzel Salad

    130 reviews

    Need to bring a dish to pass this weekend? This make-ahead strawberry pretzel salad will disappear quickly at any potluck....


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    Mostaccioli

    16 reviews

    Even though we're not Italian, this rich, cheesy pasta dish is a family tradition for holidays and other special occasions....


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    Hamburger Buns

    433 reviews

    Here on our ranch, I cook for three men who love burgers. These fluffy hamburger buns are just right for...


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    Pickled Bell Peppers

    5 reviews

    Well received at potlucks, these colorful sliced peppers add zest to the menu—and they're a smart way to use peppers...


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    Best Ever Banana Bread

    496 reviews

    Whenever I pass a display of bananas in the grocery store, I can almost smell the wonderful aroma of my...


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    Banana Bread Pudding

    28 reviews

    When I visited my grandmother in summer, I always looked forward to the comforting banana bread pudding she'd make. With...

    Spicy Touchdown Chili

    37 reviews

    For me, football, cool weather and chili just seem to go together. Whether I’m cheering on the local team on...


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    Best Chicken Potpie

    382 reviews

    This is the best chicken potpie recipe! Chock-full of chicken, potatoes, peas and corn, this recipe makes two golden pies,...


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    Puff Pastry Chicken Potpie

    31 reviews

    When my wife is craving comfort food, I whip up this chicken pot pie with puff pastry. It's easy to...


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    Lasagna Casserole

    90 reviews

    While growing up, I always wanted this meal on my birthday. Mother made the sauce from scratch, but now I...


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    Comforting Cheesy Potatoes

    11 reviews

    As a four-generation Idaho family, we love our potatoes and cook with them in every way possible. I have served...


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    Classic Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

    34 reviews

    A classic recipe like this never goes out of style! It’s delicious with the traditional pineapple, but try it with...