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Learn how to cook with step-by-step guides from the Taste Recipes Test Kitchen. Our experts will walk you through the techniques you need to master must-try dishes and desserts.

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    How to Cook Corn on the Cob, 7 Ways

    Preparing this summer staple doesn't have to be a challenge. We share everything you need to know about how to cook corn on the cob. Pick your favorite of seven different methods!

    How to Make a Colorful Crudités Platter

    Turn veggies and dip into a striking crudités platter with our step-by-step guide.


    Fried Apple Pies

    Golden brown outside and sweet and fruity inside, these fried apple pies are perfect hand-held treats. Take them to picnics...


    Best-Ever Mini Blueberry Muffins

    Mini blueberry muffins are tender, sweet, packed with juicy berries and perfectly portioned for mindful munching, lunchboxes and on-the-go snacks.


    Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting

    You need only six ingredients and 10 minutes to make this luscious strawberry cream cheese frosting.

    Dundee Cake

    Dundee cake has an appealing pale orange color and a pleasant citrus flavor, thanks to orange marmalade as a "secret"...


    Chiles Rellenos

    An emblematic dish in Mexico, chiles rellenos are cheese-stuffed poblano peppers that have been battered and fried.

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    Whole Wheat Pancakes

    Fluffy whole wheat pancakes are made with rich buttermilk, cinnamon and vanilla. They're wholesome and high in fiber for a...


    Pickle-Brined Chicken

    Use up that leftover juice from the jar and make pickle-brined chicken. It's tender, juicy and lightly flavored with the...


    Chocolate Creme Brulee

    Before you dismiss this sophisticated dessert as too complicated for a home cook, stay with us. We’ve demystified the techniques...


    Elvis Presley Cake

    Elvis Presley cake is a pineapple lover's dream. The sweet pineapple layer and rich cream cheese frosting with chopped pecans...

    Conch Fritters

    Serve up a taste of the islands with these deep-fried conch fritters that are studded with aromatic veggies. Serve them...


    Lemon Blueberry Cookies

    Soft and citrusy lemon blueberry cookies are easy to prepare and bake quickly, yet still feel out-of-the-ordinary enough to make...


    Grinder Sandwich

    This grinder sandwich is a masterpiece of thinly sliced meats and cheeses. It's warmed and topped with a crisp, tangy...


    How to Bake a Homemade Wedding Cake

    If you know how to bake a cake, you know how to make a wedding cake—but there's still pressure to...


    Kenai Dip

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    Cheesy, spicy and a little smoky, Kenai dip is Alaska’s best-kept culinary secret.

    Peach Upside-Down Cookies

    Soft and chewy peach upside-down cookies are crowned with a sweet streusel topping that conceals a peachy surprise on the...


    Feta Bruschetta

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    Fun to say and tasty to eat, feta bruschetta is an easy, flavor-packed appetizer with herbs, spices and tangy cheese...


    Dubai Chocolate Cake

    In our Dubai chocolate cake recipe, you'll find moist, fluffy chocolate cake layers and the same filling that has made...


    Kansas City Barbecue Sauce

    Kick off grilling season with Kansas City barbecue sauce. It satiates everything you’re looking for in a typical barbecue sauce...


    Turkey Club Sandwich

    Learn how to make a turkey club sandwich at home. With six everyday ingredients, it’s perfect as lunch or dinner.


    Einspanner Coffee

    Einspanner coffee is a decadent and indulgent way to get your morning caffeine fix.


    Maple Apple Pie

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    Tiny, rural Vermont is famous for its apples, for dairy cows and for producing more maple syrup than any other...


    Matcha Tiramisu

    Layers of light and luxurious mascarpone and matcha-soaked ladyfingers make this matcha tiramisu the perfect dessert for green tea lovers.


    Perfect Bite Fruit Salad

    A rainbow of finely chopped fruits lightly dressed with lime, honey and mint is what turns an everyday snack into...

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    Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies

    It's so easy to transform a simple box of strawberry cake mix into a colorful batch of strawberry cake mix...


    Layered Strawberry Bundt Cake

    A layered strawberry Bundt cake is a stunning dessert centerpiece for spring or summer. The center layer of buttercream and...


    Thai Iced Tea

    Thai iced tea is the perfect balancing act for your favorite spicy or sweet Thai foods.


    Greek Yogurt Pancakes

    Greek yogurt pancakes are a healthy twist on a breakfast favorite. Greek yogurt replaces milk or buttermilk in the pancake...


    Dense Bean Salad

    TikTok's famous dense bean salad is the healthy grab-and-go lunch recipe you've been looking for.


    Dubai Chocolate Cheesecake Bars

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    These Dubai chocolate cheesecake bars pair all the flavor of the on-trend Dubai chocolate bar with creamy cheesecake for the...