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    31 Comforting Dutch Oven Baking Recipes

    Go ahead and put your Dutch oven in the, well, oven. Trust us—these stews, roasts and sides are well worth...


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    38 Dutch Oven Chicken Recipes

    These Dutch oven chicken recipes unite two of your kitchen favorites in one delicious dish.


    We Used Domino Golden Sugar in a Sugar Cookie Taste Test. Here’s What Happened.

    Is there a difference in the cookies' appearance and taste? We did a blind tasting to find out.


    How to Choose an Immersion Blender That’s Right for You

    Learn how to choose an immersion blender before you start shopping. This simple immersion blender buying guide will help you...


    Here’s How Many Slices You Get from a Loaf of Bread

    If you're an avid home baker, you might wonder how many slices of bread are in a loaf. We'll talk...


    6 Things You Should Store in the Pantry and 6 Things You Shouldn’t

    To refrigerate, or not to refrigerate? That is the question. Find out which foods fare best in the pantry, and...


    Can You Freeze Cheesecake to Keep It Fresh?

    Can you freeze cheesecake? You sure can.


    14 Slow-Cooker Kielbasa Recipes to Make Tonight

    When you're in need of old-world comfort food, these slow-cooker kielbasa recipes fit the bill. Find easy versions of your...

    Pressure-Cooker Andouille Lentil Chili

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    This recipe has been in my family for a number of years, and it's still a hit today. The smoky...


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    Pressure-Cooker Spiced Short Ribs

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    This is an ideal recipe for busy nights when your family wants a big dinner, but you are limited on...


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    20 Ground Turkey Slow-Cooker Recipes

    Give dinner a lighter twist with these genius ground turkey recipes made in a slow cooker. Our ideas for soups,...


    39 Gluten-Free Skillet Recipes That Taste Amazing

    Everyone at the table—whether they're following a gluten-free diet or not—will enjoy these tasty skillet recipes. Find easy-to-devour breakfasts, dinners,...


    Can You Freeze Muffins? Yes—Here’s How

    Can you freeze muffins? How long will they keep? We answer these questions and more in our simple guide.


    How to Clean a Dutch Oven the Right Way

    Learn how to clean a Dutch oven the right way, so that your favorite pot will last a lifetime!


    How to Deep Fry at Home With Confidence

    Keep shying away from deep-frying? Bookmark this guide and learn how to deep fry like a pro.


    Pressure-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

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    Your family will thank you for this pressure cooker chicken tortilla soup! Leftovers taste amazing the next day. —Karen Kelly,...


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    Easy Pad Thai

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    Skip the takeout restaurant and give this easy pad thai recipe a try if you need an easy and quick...

    21 Healthy Vegan Snacks That Are Jam-Packed with Flavor

    Whether you're eating plant-based once a week or jumping full-on into an animal-free diet, here are the healthy vegan snacks...


    How to Season a Dutch Oven

    Versatile and reliable, Dutch ovens are kitchen powerhouses. Here's how to season a Dutch oven so it remains in great...


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    How Our Test Kitchen Picks the Best Products, from Pantry Items to Cooking Gear

    Our Taste of Home Test Kitchen doesn't just test recipes—we evaluate food items and cooking gear, too. Here's how we...


    How to Make a Classic New York Cheesecake at Home

    We're making this recipe for every special occasion.


    We Tried the Top Brands of Cauliflower Pizza Crust. These Were the Best.

    Taste of Home's discerning staffers taste-tested several brands to find the best cauliflower pizza crust. These were the top three.


    We Tried 11 Brands of Balsamic Vinaigrette to Find the Best Salad Dressing

    The best salad dressing is a balancing act: oil and vinegar, richness and tang, sour and sweet. Our experts tasted...

    Our Test Kitchen Tried 8 Healthy Ice Cream Brands. Here’s Our Favorite.

    We taste-tested 9 healthy ice cream varieties to find the best guilt-free sweet treat.


    We Tried 5 Types of Kombucha. Here’s the One We All Loved.

    Are you hooked on the punchy fermented drink? These are the best kombucha brands to try.


    We Found the Best Dark Chocolate for Everyday Indulgence

    The best dark chocolate should be smooth, intense and absolutely decadent. Our Test Kitchen put 17 big brands to the...


    We Tried 17 Brands to Find the Best Healthy Granola Bar

    Snagging a healthy granola bar to keep you fueled up? Check out what our Test Kitchen's favorite brands are before...


    We Tried 12 Brands to Find the Best Granola—Here’s Our Favorite Brand

    For easy, quick breakfasts, granola is a staple. But is the best granola in your pantry? Our Test Kitchen sampled...


    9 Mistakes You Might Be Making with Your Dutch Oven

    Avoid these common mistakes to get the most out of your Dutch oven, and to keep your kitchen workhorse looking...