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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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    Church Window Cookies

    9 reviews

    These church window cookies might be our most visually stunning, and they don’t even require baking! Here's how to make...


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    Spinach Artichoke Lasagna

    32 reviews

    Spinach artichoke lasagna is just like your favorite dip turned into a hearty, comforting meal. This baked pasta comes together...


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    Cauliflower Soup

    325 reviews

    This is the cauliflower soup recipe we reach for on a cold winter day. It only takes 30 minutes to...


    Sausage Potato Soup

    51 reviews

    Smoked kielbasa, velvety potatoes, colorful veggies and ribbons of melted cheddar are what make this sausage potato soup a perfect...


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    Buttery Coconut Bars

    43 reviews

    My coconut bars are an American version of a Filipino coconut cake called bibingka. These are a crispier, sweeter take...


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    Italian Sausage Lasagna

    9 reviews

    Italian sausage lasagna is the perfect make-ahead meal for family dinners and special occasions. No-bake noodles, savory Italian sausage, rich...


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    French Toast Waffles

    4 reviews

    French toast waffles may be the only thing better than French toast or waffles on their own! Trust us, your...


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    Sloppy Joe Recipe

    114 reviews

    Who doesn't love a classic sloppy joe recipe? Customize your homemade sloppy joes by mixing in veggies or melting cheese...

    Paska Bread

    3 reviews

    Paska bread, an egg-enriched bread with a beautiful braided top, is an Easter staple in Ukraine. But it looks and...


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    Seafood Soup

    14 reviews

    Seafood soup is an entire ocean's worth of flavor in one simmering pot.


    Cajun Shrimp

    10 reviews

    Spice up your weeknight meals with our quick and easy Cajun shrimp recipe.


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    Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread

    80 reviews

    Our recipe for pumpkin chocolate chip bread is a fall staple for any day, any time of the week.


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    Chicken Foil Packets

    11 reviews

    These herbed chicken foil packets are individually portioned and conveniently cooked in the oven, perfect for meal prep.


    Swedish Limpa Bread

    2 reviews

    This Swedish limpa bread recipe combines the nutty taste of rye with rich molasses, anise and orange for soft, aromatic...


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    Yeast Rolls

    25 reviews

    Every home cook should have a recipe on hand for soft and fluffy yeast rolls. They're made with basic ingredients...


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    Brown Bread

    33 reviews

    Forget fancy bread-baking skills—this brown bread recipe with oats and molasses is so simple that you'll be slathering butter on...


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    Shrimp Bisque

    14 reviews

    This shrimp bisque recipe has rave reviews, with many cooks calling it the best soup they've ever had. You won't...

    Cheesecake Ice Cream

    8 reviews

    This from-scratch cheesecake ice cream brings a light, tangy flavor to sundaes and cones.


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    Mimosas

    2 reviews

    Fresh, zesty and ripe with orange-y flavor, this mimosa recipe is the go-to when it comes to brunch cocktails.


    Green Beans Amandine

    13 reviews

    It's hard to improve on the taste of fresh green beans, but this recipe for green beans amandine does it....


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    Easy Banana Bread

    45 reviews

    Our easy banana bread is perfect for bakers of all skill levels who want a simple, delicious loaf of tender...


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    That Good Salad

    77 reviews

    Toss together this simple salad recipe whenever dinner needs a super quick side of greens. Bright, crunchy and refreshing, the...


    Strawberry Roll Cake

    12 reviews

    Our strawberry roll cake is perfect for anyone who’s a fan of light, airy, beautiful desserts. The very first bite...

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    Green Bean Salad

    63 reviews

    This cold green bean salad makes the perfect side dish, starring green beans, a simple vinaigrette and feta cheese.


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    Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad

    99 reviews

    Sweet, tangy and bursting with the fresh flavors of summer, this easy strawberry poppy seed salad is a gorgeous, versatile...


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    Italian Brunch Torte

    80 reviews

    Layers of meat, cheese and vegetables are held together with cheesy eggs and sandwiched between a crescent dough crust in...


    Easy Gazpacho

    14 reviews

    My daughter got this gazpacho recipe from a college friend and shared it with me. Now I serve it often...


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    Coffee Cake

    97 reviews

    Our coffee cake recipe turns coffee-o-clock into a true treat!


    Sausage Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole

    25 reviews

    This sausage hashbrown breakfast casserole layers browned sausage and hashbrowns in a dish that's more luxe than the usual morning...