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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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    Alfajores Cookies

    1 review

    Alfajores are sandwich-like cookies made from tender, chewy cookies and a dulce de leche filling. The edges are rolled in...


    Vegan Black-Eyed Peas

    Ready in 40 minutes, this vegan black-eyed peas recipe transforms humble legumes into a flavorful, protein-packed dish that's infused with...


    Ho Ho Cake

    16 reviews

    Imagine all the deliciousness of a Ho Ho in cake form. This Ho Ho cake recipe features a Ho Ho-style...


    Cool Whip Cookies

    4 reviews

    Looking for a quick and easy cookie recipe? With just four ingredients, chocolaty Cool Whip cookies may be the easiest...


    Gingerbread Spice

    Gingerbread cookies and gingerbread cake are holiday season classics. Make your own gingerbread spice with this easy mixture so you're...


    Baked Sweet Potatoes

    A baked sweet potato recipe is one of the purest ways to enjoy all the healthy goodness these tangerine-hued spuds...


    Browned Butter Mashed Potatoes

    Mashed potatoes are a quintessential comfort food. Transforming them into browned butter mashed potatoes is a delicious surprise.


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    Egg Noodles

    Homemade egg noodles are not only delicious—they're easy to make too! Follow this handy step-by-step recipe to make fresh noodles...

    Woolworth Cheesecake

    1 review

    This easy, no-bake cheesecake is a nostalgic nod to a classic dessert from Woolworth’s famous lunch counter.


    Cornbread Fritters

    Imagine cornbread, but in a fried and fun-sized form. Our cornbread fritters recipe is a delightfully fun and delicious treat...


    Fruity Pebbles Cheesecake

    Fruity Pebbles cheesecake has party written all over it, whether you're planning a kiddo's birthday or you just want to...


    Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese

    Can't decide between pulled pork sandwiches and mac and cheese? Meet your new favorite mash-up: pulled pork mac and cheese.


    Crawfish Bisque

    1 review

    This crawfish bisque is rich and flavorful, but surprisingly easy. Make a batch when you feel like spoiling yourself, or...


    Cranberry-Orange Relish

    Cranberry-orange relish is sweet, simple and a delicious uncooked alternative to plain cranberry sauce at a holiday meal. You need...


    Air-Fryer Meatballs

    Crispy, juicy and ready in thirty minutes, air-fryer meatballs are a versatile meal that can be paired with everything from...


    Oven-Roasted Chicken Breast

    Learn how to roast chicken breast in the oven for the juiciest, most tender chicken. These oven-roasted chicken breasts are...


    Banana Sandwiches

    If you've never eaten a banana sandwich, did you even grow up in the South? If not, you are in...

    Tartufo Ice Cream

    Tartufo ice cream is a dome-shaped dessert that hails from Calabria, Italy. It's made with layers of ice cream, cherries...


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    Danish Kringle

    1 review

    This buttery, flaky, ring-shaped pastry is a beloved classic in the Midwest. Danish kringle is the perfect sweet treat for...


    Asparagus Casserole

    2 reviews

    Asparagus fans will delight in this simple asparagus casserole that's creamy, easy to make and pairs well with many dishes....


    Copycat Chick-fil-A Peach Milkshake

    Recreate the taste of summer with this homemade peach milkshake recipe, inspired by Chick-fil-A’s seasonal favorite. Made with fresh and...


    Peach Syrup

    This peach syrup might just become one of your go-to recipes during peach season. The quick and easy puree is...


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    Aioli

    You've seen aioli on menus (and you know it's delicious), but what is aioli? This rich and creamy sauce is...

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    Best Banana Ice Cream

    24 reviews

    The secret to this satisfying homemade banana ice cream is fresh fruit, and few fruits are more affordable...


    Cheesecake Bars

    Cheesecake bars are a surprisingly simple, portable and party-friendly version of New York's favorite dessert. Our fluffy cheesecake bars are...


    Hot Dog Mac and Cheese

    1 review

    Mac and cheese with hot dogs is one of those dishes you could plow through in front of the TV...


    Raspberry Sherbet

    This fuss-free recipe for raspberry sherbet uses common ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen, making it super easy...


    Peach Sangria

    This peach sangria recipe combines wine, peaches and bubbly water for a drink that's as gorgeous as it is delicious....


    Pineapple Angel Food Cake

    1 review

    Whip up this sweet, fruity pineapple angel food cake with just two pantry ingredients!