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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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    Pastitsio

    34 reviews

    With seasoned ground beef, pasta and a rich cheese sauce, pastitsio is a tasty casserole everyone will love.


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    Shrimp and Grits

    73 reviews

    Shrimp and grits is the kind of down-home comfort food that tastes great any time.


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    Beef Wellington

    12 reviews

    Though individual servings of this beef Wellington recipe might look sophisticated, making them is as easy as crimping together the...


    Mille Crepe Cake

    3 reviews

    Our showstopping mille crepe cake layers white chocolate buttercream, rich ganache and chocolate crepes. It takes some time to make,...


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    Slow-Cooker Short Ribs

    78 reviews

    It is easy to learn how to cook short ribs in a slow cooker. The slow-cooker short ribs become so...


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    Quinoa and Black Beans

    24 reviews

    Quinoa and black beans is a tasty dish that's also a great source of protein. It's simple to make and...


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    Canning Spaghetti Sauce

    96 reviews

    Canning spaghetti sauce is a delicious way to preserve garden-fresh tomatoes. Here's how to can spaghetti sauce in a water...


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    Cowboy Beans

    45 reviews

    When you bring sweet and tangy cowboy beans to share, you'll be the hit of the barbecue!

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    Italian Pasta Bake

    22 reviews

    Whether feeding a small army or just your very hungry family, this pasta bake recipe never fails to satisfy.


    Stuffed Sopapillas

    6 reviews

    These stuffed sopapillas are crispy on the outside, packed with seasoned beef, and topped with a creamy green chile sauce...


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    Chicken Fajitas

    355 reviews

    Sizzling chicken fajitas are super easy to make and full of flavor. The secret is in the skillet, which can...


    Baked Rice with Sausage

    23 reviews

    Enjoy the savory delight of baked rice with sausage, an easy and comforting casserole ideally suited to family meals. This...


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    Easy Refrigerator Pickles

    66 reviews

    Look no further than this easy refrigerator pickles recipe when you want pickles in a flash. Crispy, crunchy, sweet and...


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    Chicken Broth

    14 reviews

    Making chicken broth from scratch is as easy as boiling water. Learn how to make your own with our foolproof...


    Banana Yeast Bread

    21 reviews

    Sick of the same old banana bread? Banana yeast bread offers a spongy twist on the familiar cakey crumb.


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    Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole

    60 reviews

    Our delicious and easy hash brown breakfast casserole gives you the best bits of breakfast in every bite!


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    Pinwheels

    70 reviews

    Tortilla pinwheels are a crowd-pleasing, classic party food. Plus, the recipe is endlessly versatile!

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    Apple Pie

    227 reviews

    Baking apple pie from scratch is a fall baking tradition we treasure. Perfect your technique with our apple pie recipe,...


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    Green Bean Casserole

    44 reviews

    If green bean casserole is your go-to Thanksgiving side dish, why not make it more often? The creamy, crunchy dish...


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    Strawberry Pretzel Salad

    131 reviews

    What's a potluck without strawberry pretzel salad? This summer side dish (or should we say dessert?) is definitely a recipe...


    Christmas Pinwheels

    14 reviews

    As seasonal appetizers go, these Christmas pinwheels are just about ideal. They're pretty, your guests will love them and they...


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    Homemade Bread Recipe

    344 reviews

    Here's a step-by-step guide to kneading, shaping and baking yeast bread for the freshest, fluffiest homemade loaves.


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    Red Potato Salad

    14 reviews

    This creamy red potato salad recipe is a classic for cookouts, potlucks and any festive get-togethers.

    White Chicken Enchiladas

    6 reviews

    These white chicken enchiladas are full of flavor thanks to cilantro, jalapeno and cumin. Want to make them even spicier?...


    Peanut Butter Banana Bread

    34 reviews

    Peanut butter banana bread is a nutty twist on the classic quick bread. Creamy peanut butter is swirled into banana...


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    Baked Spaghetti

    294 reviews

    This baked spaghetti is one of our top-rated pasta recipes ever (and we have lots of pasta recipes). It may...


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    Hamburger Stew

    104 reviews

    Simmer up a big pot of hamburger stew to feed the whole crew. It's packed with beef, veggies, rice and...


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    Slow-Cooker Beef Stew

    56 reviews

    This slow-cooker beef stew recipe certainly satisfies when it's chilly outside. Each spoonful delivers tender bites of beef, creamy potatoes...


    Grilled Cornish Hens

    2 reviews

    Elevate your next dinner party by serving classically elegant grilled Cornish hens. Wonderfully tender, savory, juicy and perfectly portioned for...