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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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    Blueberry French Toast

    82 reviews

    A local blueberry grower shared this recipe with me, and it's the best breakfast dish I've ever tasted. With the...


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    Lemon Blueberry Bread

    159 reviews

    Of all the quick breads we had growing up, this beautiful lemon blueberry bread is the best! The citrus glaze...


    Cheeseburger Pizza

    13 reviews

    My husband's favorite foods are pizza and cheeseburgers, so I combined the two in a pie with mayo and dill...


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    Crusty Homemade Bread

    80 reviews

    Crackling homemade bread makes an average day extraordinary. Enjoy this beautiful crusty bread recipe as is, or stir in a...


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    Bourbon Balls

    1 review

    Remember the days at Grandma and Grandpa's house when you made these wonderfully traditional treats? We love these Kentucky Derby...


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    Stuffed Shells with Meat

    26 reviews

    Here’s a rich and comforting dish that’s terrific right away or made ahead and baked the next day. Pesto makes...


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    Honey Chicken Stir-Fry

    74 reviews

    I'm a new mom, and my schedule is very dependent upon our young son, so I like meals that can...


    Pina Colada Zucchini Bread

    78 reviews

    At my husband's urging, I entered this recipe at the Pennsylvania Farm Show—and won first place! You'll love the cakelike...

    Sunday’s Best Chicken

    9 reviews

    I am a busy mom of four and a nursing student, so weeknight dinners are often rushed. Sunday dinners are...


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    Mimosa

    1 review

    A standard offering at brunches, mimosas are as pretty as they are tasty. In this recipe, the champagne doesn't overpower...


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    Apple Martini

    3 reviews

    This icy-cold appletini recipe is very refreshing with a nice hint of sour. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen


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    Bloody Mary

    2 reviews

    Horseradish makes this the best Bloody Mary recipe we've tasted. Without the horseradish, you'll have a more traditional Bloody Mary,...


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    Sausage and Sauerkraut

    44 reviews

    I created this tasty, quick and easy sauerkraut and sausage dish so I can throw it together in no time...


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    Chicken Rice Bowl

    10 reviews

    This chicken rice bowl recipe is so easy to toss together on a busy weeknight, and I usually have the...


    Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

    5 reviews

    Whenever we're invited to potlucks, I'm always asked to bring a salad because people know it's one of my specialties....


    Oven-Roasted Baby Back Ribs

    10 reviews

    My dad encourage me when I was young to pursue my interest in cooking. As I got older, I experimented...


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    Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

    107 reviews

    A good friend made us this rich, comforting soup after the birth of our son. It was such a help...

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    Mom’s Fried Apples

    20 reviews

    Mom often made these rich cinnamon-sugar apples when I was growing up. I swear the folks at Cracker Barrel copied...


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    Ambrosia Salad

    43 reviews

    Because it’s so simple to make, this tropical fruit medley is great as a last-minute menu addition. Plus, this ambrosia...


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    Southern Potato Salad

    40 reviews

    This potato salad with a Southern twist is perfect for a church supper or potluck. The pickles add an extra...


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    Pecan Tassies

    21 reviews

    These pecan tassies are very good for parties and special occasions. You'll probably want to double the recipe, because they'll...


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    Sour Cream Pound Cake

    142 reviews

    Because I'm our town's postmaster, I can bake only in my spare time. I especially enjoy making desserts such as...


    Strawberry Gelato

    9 reviews

    You'll love this smooth and creamy gelato with bright strawberry flavor and just a hint of sea salt and honey....

    Pressure-Cooker Short Ribs

    12 reviews

    These tender pressure-cooker short ribs explode with flavor, and they're a quick and easy alternative to traditionally braised short ribs....


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    Overnight Oatmeal

    6 reviews

    Start this breakfast the night before so you can get some extra sleep in the morning. My husband adds coconut...


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    7UP Pound Cake

    63 reviews

    My grandmother gave me my first cake recipe—a pound cake using 7UP—which her grandmother had given to her. On top...


    Spinach-Basil Lasagna

    8 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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    Huli Huli Chicken

    154 reviews

    I got this grilled chicken recipe from a friend while living in Hawaii. It sizzles with the flavors of brown...


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    Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

    23 reviews

    These easy pumpkin cookies are pleasantly spiced. Everyone enjoys the soft, cake-like texture, too. —Lisa Chernetsky, Luzerne, Pennsylvania