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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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    Lactose-Free Veggie-Stuffed Shells

    3 reviews

    Low-fat and dairy-free, these jumbo pasta shells are stuffed with vegetables like mushrooms, spinach and onions and packed with protein-rich...


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    Eggplant Rollatini

    29 reviews

    Want to learn how to cook eggplant? Here's where to start. These authentic eggplant roll-ups may take some time to...


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    Contest-Winning New England Clam Chowder

    145 reviews

    This is the best New England clam chowder recipe, ever! In the Pacific Northwest, we dig our own razor clams...


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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
    to...


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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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    Filipino Chicken Adobo

    31 reviews

    My mom always makes her saucy chicken adobo recipe when I come home to visit. I think it's even better...


    Mojito

    3 reviews

    Traditional mojitos are made with rum, which is both pleasant and mildly sweet. If you want a new spin on...


    Sweetened Whipped Cream

    21 reviews

    Whipped cream recipes don't have to be hard. This one can even be made ahead. Slightly underwhip the cream, then...


    Nut-Topped Strawberry Rhubarb Muffins

    15 reviews

    A sweet, crispy topping highlights these tender muffins that are filled with two favorite spring foods, rhubarb and strawberries. They're...

    Frozen Slush

    2 reviews

    In Hobson, Montana, Darlene White mixes up this sweet fruity slush using juices, berries and soft drink mix. Then she...


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    Makeover Banana Nut Bread

    20 reviews

    This slimmed-down banana bread with applesauce is one of our favorite ways to make banana bread. On top...


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    Pineapple Banana Bread

    15 reviews

    This pretty loaf adds a tropical feel to any festive occasion. It's also a great way to use up your...


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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....