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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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    Copycat In-N-Out Sauce

    2 reviews

    Thousand Island, who? Our copycat In-N-Out sauce has the West Coast swagger that turns burgers and fries into legends. Make...


    Caramel Cake

    When a vanilla or chocolate cake seems too ordinary, choose this caramel cake with its layers of brown sugar-infused cake...


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    Stracciatella Soup

    Made from just three main ingredients—chicken broth, eggs and Parmesan—stracciatella soup is a quick and comforting Italian classic.


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    Apple Fritters

    These old-fashioned apple fritters are full of apples and cinnamon, and are dipped in a simple glaze.


    Sugar Cookie Fudge

    Don't be intimidated by homemade candy! This Christmas sugar cookie fudge recipe can be made in a snap. Serve it...


    Seekh Kabobs

    These seekh kabobs feature ground beef seasoned with fresh herbs, onion, garlic, ginger and Indian spices.


    Apple Pie Cheesecake

    When you need to feed Team Cake and Team Pie at the same event, apple pie cheesecake is the best...


    Chickpea Brownies

    You won't taste any beans in this chickpea brownies recipe. Rich, fudgy and moist, the brownies just happen to be...

    Strawberry Brownies

    The secret to these scrumptious strawberry brownies? A boxed cake mix makes these pink brownies light and fluffy and very...


    Hot Chocolate Dip

    3 reviews

    Serve hot chocolate dip with cookies and crackers to scoop up that classic cocoa flavor in dessert form.


    Gingerbread Martinis

    A gingerbread martini is a holiday party in a glass that blends gingerbread spice into a creamy espresso martini for...


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    Tequila Old-Fashioned

    Move over, margarita! In a tequila old-fashioned, the flavor of aged tequila really gets to shine.


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    Mashed Sweet Potatoes

    Mashed sweet potatoes have a delicately sweet flavor that rounds out savory dinners. This sweet side is every bit as...


    Nothing Bundt Cake Copycat

    Follow this Nothing Bundt Cake copycat to make the bakery's iconic "chocolate chocolate chip" cake. The steps are simple and...


    Chicken Francese

    3 reviews

    This lemony, buttery chicken Francese recipe is surprisingly simple, and marries perfectly browned chicken with a luxurious white wine sauce.


    Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie

    Whether served for brunch or dessert, this cinnamon roll apple pie never fails to impress.


    Königsberger Klopse (German Meatballs and Gravy)

    In this Oma-approved Königsberger klopse recipe, tender meatballs are cooked in a creamy white sauce flavored with capers and lemon.

    Mississippi Mud Cake

    2 reviews

    Fudgy, gooey and beloved all over the South, Mississippi mud cake is a crowd-pleasing chocolate dessert that wins hearts wherever...


    Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Pie Filling

    1 review

    Cinnamon rolls with apple pie filling combine two store-bought ingredients to make one speedy, yet delicious dessert.


    Irish Bangers and Mash

    Brimming with flavor, Irish bangers and mash hit the spot when you're looking for a hearty, comforting dinner to banish...


    White Chocolate Raspberry Cake

    With creamy frosting, fluffy vanilla-almond cake layers and a vibrant raspberry filling, this white chocolate raspberry cake is the ultimate...


    Gluten-Free Carrot Cake

    Moist, sweet and loaded with spice, this gluten-free carrot cake is every bit as good as the original. Made in...


    Instant Pot Pulled Pork

    This Instant Pot pulled pork recipe transforms a humble cut of meat into a melt-in-your-mouth dish that's perfect for gatherings...

    Grits

    Use our grits recipe to whip up a pot of the southern staple any time of day. You can even...


    Strawberry Mousse

    Strawberry mousse is a light and creamy dessert bursting with fresh berry flavor. It takes just three ingredients and 15...


    Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board

    Give your guests yet another thing to be grateful for this year by making this beautiful Thanksgiving charcuterie board.


    Pear Puff Pastry

    2 reviews

    Savor the flavors of fall with this irresistible pear puff pastry recipe. Juicy poached pears wrapped in golden, flaky pastry...


    Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Marsala

    2 reviews

    This copycat Olive Garden chicken Marsala, made with juicy pan-seared chicken breasts and a rich mushroom wine sauce, tastes just...


    Garam Masala

    2 reviews

    This garam masala recipe, which produces an aromatic blend of toasted and ground spices, is a great way to bring...