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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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    Gingerbread Latte

    Embrace the underrated flavor of gingerbread this holiday season. This gingerbread latte is the perfect way to start out a...


    Anise Cookies

    Flavored with licorice and topped with sweet icing, Italian anise cookies are a must-have holiday cookie to complete any Christmas...


    Potato Waffles

    This easy potato waffles recipe yields golden brown, crispy waffles. The savory dish makes a hearty breakfast with eggs and...


    Vegan Chocolate Cake

    A few secret ingredients—homemade vegan buttermilk, coffee and applesauce—make this the best vegan chocolate cake recipe ever.


    Slow-Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

    2 reviews

    Slow-cooker chicken and dumplings is a classic comfort food made easy with shortcut ingredients. This recipe requires minimal effort, so...


    White Hot Chocolate

    1 review

    A single batch of this homemade white hot chocolate recipe warms you up on a cold day, while a double...


    Italian Hot Chocolate

    Italian hot chocolate is hot cocoa’s sophisticated cousin. This version is extremely chocolaty and completely satiating with its thick viscosity....


    Instant Pot Vegetable Soup

    Instant Pot vegetable soup is perfect for busy days. This vegetarian recipe is ready to eat in just 40 minutes,...

    Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

    Cook a batch of stuffed sweet potatoes for an easy, protein-packed dinner. Follow our recipe or personalize the spuds to...


    Buffalo Chicken Tacos

    2 reviews

    If you love the fiery hot wing sauce, this Buffalo chicken tacos recipe packs the same great flavor into flour...


    Football Cookies

    1 review

    These football cookies are the ultimate game day dessert. Thick sugar cookies are baked just until set and then decorated...


    Mini Pancakes

    1 review

    Adorable mini pancakes make any breakfast more fun! Whip up a batch for the kids or treat yourself—and don't forget...


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    Copycat Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cake

    You don't have to be a seasoned baker to make this copycat Dairy Queen ice cream cake recipe for your...


    Pastina Soup

    5 reviews

    Pastina soup is an iconic Italian comfort food chock-full of nutrient-dense vegetables and tiny pasta. Make it for a cold...


    Spinach Casserole

    Turn superfood greens into a creamy baked spinach casserole with a crispy topping.


    Chicken Parmesan Casserole

    Pull this golden, crispy chicken Parmesan casserole from the oven, and revel in the smell of bubbling marinara and melted...


    Chicken and Potato Casserole

    3 reviews

    Just like your bestie who makes everything fun, this chicken and potato casserole brings joy to the table by transforming...

    Chicken and Rice Casserole

    This cheesy chicken and rice casserole is a classic, cozy and quick dinner. Thanks to versatile pantry staples like condensed...


    Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

    This cheesy chicken broccoli rice casserole is a delicious combination of flavorful chicken, tender broccoli, fluffy rice and a crisp...


    Popcorn Chicken

    For this popcorn chicken, chunks of chicken breast are soaked in buttermilk and then fried to golden perfection. Serve them...


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    Flan

    With simple ingredients like eggs, condensed milk and evaporated milk, this flan recipe makes an effortless dessert that never fails...


    Panettone Bread Pudding

    Save that leftover holiday bread and turn it into a sublime, sweet panettone bread pudding for brunch or dessert!


    Pecan Pie Cheesecake

    1 review

    This pecan pie cheesecake is a rich, tasty and satisfying treat that takes a while to make but is so...

    Truffle Mashed Potatoes

    Divinely decadent truffle mashed potatoes are an easy side dish that can elevate the simplest of dinners or the most...


    Earl Grey Cake

    1 review

    Earl Grey makes a curious addition to this frosted sponge cake, but its subtle bergamot aroma adds an elegant flourish....


    Sugared Cranberries

    Sugared cranberries add special holiday sparkle and dazzle to desserts, cocktails, cheeseboard and more.


    French Apple Cake

    2 reviews

    With just a few simple ingredients and your favorite baking apples, you'll have a delicious cake on the table in...


    Sichuan Chicken

    Our spicy Sichuan chicken will make your mouth tingle. We toss chunks of juicy chicken breast with fiery dried red...


    Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

    2 reviews

    This crowd-pleasing bacon ranch pasta salad is loaded with good things: al dente pasta, a creamy dressing, bacon bits and...