Test Kitchen Recipes

Welcome to the heart of Taste of Home. Get our favorite Test Kitchen recipes, cooking tips and product recommendations—all straight from the pros.

View More in:

Add Filter

    Can You Put Aluminum Foil in the Microwave?

    Is it safe to put aluminum foil in the microwave? The answer might surprise you.


    Air-Fryer Cheesecake

    This air-fryer cheesecake is something I've been making and perfecting for years. My daughter insisted it be served...


    Are These Great Jones Nonstick Baking Pans Worth the Hype?

    You’d be hard-pressed to find a baking sheet more vibrant than the Great Jones Holy Sheet—so is it more than...


    Sheet-Pan Shrimp Fajitas

    2 reviews

    I love easy weeknight dinners such as this one. The sheet-pan shrimp fajitas come together so quickly and are customizable...


    Tout icon

    The Best Hot Dogs for Summer BBQs, According to Our Pro Grillers

    Fire up the grill! Our Test Kitchen found the best hot dogs for your next cookout.


    Tout icon

    Copycat Pasta Da Vinci

    8 reviews

    I fell in love with this dish at the Cheesecake Factory and experimented with the ingredients until I could duplicate...


    Tout icon

    The Best Ice Cream Sandwiches, According to Frozen Treat Fanatics

    Next time you get a treat craving, will you have the best of the best on hand? Our Test Kitchen...


    How to Make Chantilly Cake

    You've never tasted a cake like this (unless you're from New Orleans).

    Tout icon

    44 Budget-Friendly Slow-Cooker Recipes

    When your schedule's full and your wallet's empty, meal planning can be a challenge. These cheap Crock-Pot meals come together...


    Slow-Cooker Pinto Beans

    2 reviews

    I love pinto beans, but I always feel the flavor can easily turn too bland. I added a little this...


    Tout icon

    Oxtail Soup

    3 reviews

    This wonderfully rich slow-cooker oxtail soup will warm your soul and your taste buds. Oxtail stew is a favorite family...



    How to Make Vegan Mayonnaise from Scratch

    This vegan mayonnaise recipe is thick and creamy, making it an excellent egg-free substitute for regular mayo. It's perfect for...


    Best Homemade Chex Mix Recipe, 4 Ways

    There are lots of ways to make a crunchy homemade Chex Mix recipe. You might even want to whip up...


    Tout icon

    Can You Freeze Potato Salad?

    Can you freeze potato salad? Yes. Should you? Probably not. Read on to learn why.


    How to Make Homemade Cheez-Its

    This recipe for homemade Cheez-Its is easy-cheesy!


    How to Make Air-Fryer Stuffed Peppers

    These air-fryer stuffed peppers are an easy alternative to the oven-baked version. They're just as delicious, but made in half...

    Does a Spoon in the Bottle Keep Open Champagne Bubbly?

    Will a spoon keep your champagne from falling flat overnight? There's only one way to find out!


    Tout icon

    7 Best Outdoor Pizza Ovens [Tested and Reviewed]

    Through rigorous firsthand testing, we found the best outdoor pizza oven for every style, budget and backyard. You just might...


    What Is Rhubarb? Plus, How to Cook It.

    You know it's instrumental to making strawberry rhubarb pie, but what is rhubarb—and can it do more than make tasty...


    What Is Poi, and How Do I Make This Hawaiian Dish?

    What is poi, and why is it so important to Hawaiian culture and history? Read on to learn about this...


    How to Make Dijon Mustard

    Learn how to make a Dijon mustard recipe at home—it's easy! This tangy and slightly spicy condiment is a game-changer...


    Steak and Potato Foil Packs

    5 reviews

    As a park ranger, I've cooked a lot of meals outdoors. I often assemble a steak and potato foil pack...

    Tout icon

    How to Make the Oklahoma Onion Burger That Ree Drummond Shared on Instagram

    Best try this Oklahoma onion burger "sooner" than later.


    What Is Aioli (and How to Make It)

    You've seen aioli on menus (and you know it's delicious). But what is aioli? It's a rich and creamy sauce...



    How to Make Udon Noodles

    If you're a fan of thick, chewy noodles, you'll enjoy learning how to make udon noodles from scratch. The noodles...


    We Tested 5 Salad Kit Brands—Here Are the Best Ones

    Salad kits—you see them in the produce section of your supermarket, but are they worth the buzz? We sampled five...


    I Tried the Viral Green Pan and Dinner Cleanup Is So Much Faster Now

    I tried the famous Green Pan to see if it really made cooking and cleanup easier than ever—and wow! I...