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    How to Use a Potato Peeler the Right Way

    Learn how to use a potato peeler the right way to take advantage of the most underrated tool in your...


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    $10 Dinner Meal Plan for October

    Saving money on meals doesn't mean you can't have delicious, full-flavored dinners! Try these fall meals on a budget.


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    This Lemonade Recipe Is Just Like Grandma’s

    Learn how to make this tasty lemonade recipe (no mix required!). Our Test Kitchen provides a helpful guide with expert...


    How to Make Homemade Pierogi the Right Way

    Packed with tasty fillings, these Polish dumplings are can't-get-enough treats. But there are some tricks to making homemade pierogi—we'll show...


    When to Use a Food Processor vs. a Blender

    Don’t pass up a great recipe because you’re missing an appliance. Our Test Kitchen pros explain the food processor vs....


    A 7-Day Meal Plan of Cozy September Dinners

    As the weather starts to get cooler, things start to heat up in the kitchen. This week, enjoy cozy dinners...


    What’s the Difference Between Cocoa and Dutch-Processed Cocoa?

    If you're a chocolate lover who also enjoys baking, it's important to know the differences between natural and Dutch-processed cocoa...


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    How to Make German Apple Cake Just Like Oma

    Embrace fall flavors and homey feelings with German apple cake—an old-fashioned dessert that's so delicious, we keep making it today.

    54 Fall Slow-Cooker Recipes We Love

    Autumn days call for comfort food. Fill your slow cooker with favorite fall ingredients to make soul-warming dinners, breakfasts and...


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    How to Bake a Cake: The Ultimate Guide

    Learn how to bake a cake with our collection of from-scratch recipes, baking tools, cake decorating tips and more.


    Homemade Boston Cream Pie

    4 reviews

    This elegant-looking Boston cream pie is so easy to prepare. Our dinner guests always seem to enjoy it. —Jane Uphoff,...


    Kalua Pork

    5 reviews

    Planning a luau-themed party? This Kalua pork is the perfect main dish for your get-together. It will feed a crowd,...


    Currywurst

    5 reviews

    When I lived in Berlin, Germany, one of my favorite things to eat was currywurst and pommes frites. After I...


    Tofu Salad

    To make the tofu extra crispy in this tofu salad recipe, we recommend draining some of the liquid and cooking...


    Grilled Zucchini Salad with Mediterranean Dressing

    This zucchini salad with Mediterranean dressing is the best side dish. I also like to add summer squash for a...


    Kale Caesar Salad

    I love Caesar salads, so I created this blend of kale and romaine lettuces with a creamy Caesar dressing. It...


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    The Best Apple Peeler for You, According to Our Test Kitchen

    Sick of peeling apples by hand? So are we! That's why our Test Kitchen found the best apple peeler options...

    Madras Curried Eggs with Rice

    3 reviews

    Whoever said that gourmet foods take ages to prepare did not know about this traditional Indian curried eggs dish, which...


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    Chicken Souvlaki Pitas

    2 reviews

    This is a favorite at our house, especially in summer. A quick trip to the market for a few ingredients...


    Citrus Coconut Steamed Cod

    6 reviews

    I love to make this fusion meal on weeknights when I am short on time but want something big in...


    Crunchy Chili Lime Shrimp

    8 reviews

    Easy, quick and family friendly, this chili lime shrimp recipe is dairy free and comes together in about 30 minutes....


    Chai Hot Chocolate

    Inspired by the traditional Indian beverage, this chai drink combines spice with decadent chocolate. —James Schend, Dairy...


    Biscoff Hot Chocolate

    1 review

    Crumble Biscoff cookie pieces on top for a sweet touch. —James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor, Culinary

    Breaking Down Baking Chocolate: Find Out Which Type to Use

    Ever wondered why recipes call for different types of chocolate? We break it down so you'll know which type of...


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    Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies

    9 reviews

    These festive sugar-coated red velvet cookies are perfect for Christmas. They're just as delicious as they are beautiful. —Colleen Delawder,...


    Quick and Easy Chicken Poke Bowl

    4 reviews

    This chicken poke bowl is a terrific alternative when sushi-grade fish isn't in the budget. I love it because it's...


    Portuguese Shrimp

    8 reviews

    I received this recipe nearly 40 years ago from a co-worker who was raised in Portugal. She made this Portuguese...


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    How to Make Perfect Iced Tea at Home

    We'll teach you how to make iced tea three different ways: the traditional hot brew method, cold brew and harnessing...


    How to Make the Best Homemade Corn Dogs

    Learn how to make perfectly golden, hand-dipped corn dogs at home with this step-by-step guide.