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    We Tried Whipped Brown Butter and Butter Couldn’t Get Better

    Take your butter from good to god-tier in a matter of minutes.


    Mediterranean Braised Chicken Thighs

    12 reviews

    This chicken and artichoke dish was inspired by a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Santorini for my parents' 40th anniversary. It's cooked...


    Sweet and Hot Chicken with Dill Pickle Sauce

    7 reviews

    This is my low-carb version of Nashville hot chicken. We try to cut carbs as much as possible, so the...


    Twice-Cooked Fried Chicken

    Fried chicken is my favorite food, so it’s no surprise that I’ve tried dozens of recipes looking for the perfect...


    Sweet and Spicy Chicken with Pumpkin Waffles

    3 reviews

    Whether you’re indulging for brunch or dinner, these chicken and waffles do it all. The Sriracha syrup adds a special...


    Three-Cup Buttermilk Fried Chicken

    1 review

    This recipe combines my Chinese roots with the southern-style fried chicken I've eaten over the past few years in Oklahoma....


    Cranberry-Orange Chicken Risotto

    This pressure-cooker chicken risotto is impressive enough to be on a restaurant menu. The ingredients are comforting and make for...


    Mighty Nice Curried Chicken with Rice

    1 review

    This was one of the first chicken recipes I prepared for my husband more than 54 years ago. His exclamation?...

    Smothered Cabbage

    Ham adds smoky and salty flavor to this southern side dish. You could also used smoked sausage, smoked turkey leg...


    Old-Fashioned Ham and Bean Soup

    2 reviews

    This old-fashioned version of ham and bean soup starts with dried navy beans, but you could start with great northern...


    Strawberry Macarons

    These strawberry macarons have a sweet surprise in the filling: strawberry jam. To keep the jam contained, pipe the frosting...


    How to Make Ramen Noodles with 4 Ingredients

    Want to upgrade your soup game? This recipe will teach you how to make ramen noodles from scratch!


    Drew Barrymore’s Kitchenware Line Just Released New Products in a Lovely Lavender

    Shop the newest colors—and cookware—from the brand Taste of Home editors and readers can't stop buying.


    We’re in Love with Le Creuset’s Newest Color Launch—Shop the Elegant Matte ...

    Le Creuset's newest color launch channels deep oceans and icy mountaintops. This Taste of Home shopping expert is stocking up.


    How to Make Sugo, an Authentic Italian Tomato Sauce

    Sugo is a simple tomato sauce used in a number of dishes like pasta al pomodoro or as a...


    How to Make Vegan Ramen

    This restaurant-quality vegan ramen has a silky, umami-rich broth, colorful vegetables and seared tofu.


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    We Tried 10 Brands to Find the Best Teriyaki Sauce

    Need a shortcut for homemade stir-fry? Snag a bottle of store-bought teriyaki sauce. Our Test Kitchen loved Panda Express and...

    The Best Instant Ramen Noodles—a Total Upgrade from Dorm Days

    Instant ramen noodles are one of our favorite pantry staples, but have you considered which brands are best to satisfy...


    How to Make Shoyu Ramen, the Easy Way or from Scratch

    It only takes an hour to make the quick version of our shoyu ramen recipe. But if you have the...


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    We Made The Pioneer Woman’s Brisket and Her Recipe Did Not Disappoint

    If you're looking for a crowd-pleasing recipe, look no further than this Pioneer Woman brisket recipe.


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    The Best Canned Tomato Soup, According to Our Test Kitchen

    Our Test Kitchen sampled 10 brands (including Campbell's) to find the best canned tomato soup to pair with a grilled...


    How to Make The Cheesecake Factory’s Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake Copycat Recipe

    The Cheesecake Factory Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake is so rich and creamy, you're going to want to make it every week.


    The Best Kitchen Appliance Sales of Summer

    If your toaster isn't toasting or your oven needs a tune up, now is the time to pick up a...

    How to Make a Cuban Breeze

    This pineapple drink looks like sunshine in a glass. Here's how to make a delicious, tropical Cuban breeze.


    How to Make Copycat Domino’s Cheesy Bread

    No driving to pick up dinner, no delivery fees, just all the cheese—that's the beauty of our copycat Domino's cheesy...




    Here’s How to Cut a Lime to Get the Most Juice Out of It

    Slicing a lime in half is easy, but it might not be the best way. Here's how to cut a...


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    You Need to Try Giada de Laurentiis’ Viral Crispy Sheet Pan Lasagna Recipe

    If layering a lasagna sounds too labor intensive, this sheet pan lasagna recipe will come to weeknight dinner rescue!