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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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    Egg Salad with Cream Cheese

    33 reviews

    A tangy twist on a lunchbox favorite, this creamy egg salad is packed with flavor and texture.


    Blueberry Biscuits

    33 reviews

    Lemon and blueberries make such a fresh and flavorful combination in all kinds of baked goods, especially these biscuits. —Taste...


    Potato Lasagna

    3 reviews

    Potato lasagna swaps sliced potatoes for pasta and delivers a hearty, cheesy dish perfect for sharing or prepping ahead.


    Cavatappi Mac and Cheese

    17 reviews

    With a crunchy, buttery, bacon-spiked bread crumb topping, this corkscrew cavatappi mac and cheese is a grown-up version of the...


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    Everything Bagel Bread

    93 reviews

    Everything bagel bread, a handsome loaf topped with a mixture of dried onion, coarse salt and flavorful whole seeds, is...


    Boston Brown Bread

    8 reviews

    Boston brown bread is a New England classic. Made with rye flour, cornmeal, molasses, nuts and dried fruit, it's hearty...


    Homemade Pizza Supreme

    7 reviews

    Your local pizza delivery business won’t want you to try this supreme pizza recipe because you may never pick up...


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    Beignets

    15 reviews

    The Big Easy is known for its fresh, doughy beignets. Here is our recipe for making these iconic doughnuts at...

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    Cornish Game Hens

    2 reviews

    Herb-brined Cornish game hens can be a centerpiece to any dinner, whether fancy or every day. The crispy skin and...


    Turkey and Black Bean Chili

    5 reviews

    Typical chilis require hours of cooking, but this turkey and black bean chili recipe can be made in a quick...


    Cherry Barbecue Sauce

    13 reviews

    Forget cherry pie, cherry barbecue sauce is your new cherry-season favorite. It's tangy, fruity and colorful, and it goes beautifully...


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    Chicken and Dumplings

    103 reviews

    This homestyle chicken and dumpling soup recipe is just like mom's with its classic mirepoix base and doughy drop dumplings.


    Shrimp-Stuffed Poblano Peppers

    11 reviews

    Give your night a Tex-Mex kick with the mild heat and creamy, cheesy filling of shrimp-stuffed poblano peppers.


    Sauteed Cabbage

    25 reviews

    When I was young, my family grew our own cabbages. It was fun to put the cabbage to use in...


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    Lemon Lush

    39 reviews

    Cream cheese, lemon pudding and a shortbread crust make up our light lemon lush that’s delightful after a heavy meal.


    Manicotti Shells

    36 reviews

    These manicotti shells are actually crepes, made in a skillet, then filled with ricotta and herbs, smothered in savory tomato...


    Traditional Shepherd’s Pie

    37 reviews

    Nothing hits the spot quite like a traditional shepherd's pie recipe when you're needing some good old-fashioned comfort food.

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    Potato Salad

    90 reviews

    Everyone needs a reliable potato salad recipe in their repertoire, and this one is classic in its simplicity. It's quick...


    Cherry Tomato Salad

    28 reviews

    In this cherry tomato salad, juicy, sun-ripened tomatoes are dressed lightly with a little oil, vinegar and herbs and given...


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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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    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...


    Easy Turkey Gravy

    3 reviews

    This incredibly easy turkey gravy recipe begins with the pan drippings left after roasting a turkey. Add broth, flour and...


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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.