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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...


    Shrimp and Macaroni Casserole

    48 reviews

    Shrimp and macaroni casserole is an upscale baked mac and cheese, with bite-sized pieces of shrimp in a creamy, cheesy...

    Fried Chicken Tacos

    2 reviews

    These fried chicken tacos combine two of our favorite things: crispy chicken fingers and handheld tacos.


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    Monterey Chicken

    4 reviews

    This quick and easy Monterey chicken recipe requires just seven ingredients and 25 minutes of prep and cook time. Amp...


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    Barbecue Chicken

    7 reviews

    Juicy, saucy barbecue chicken is a highlight of any grilling season. Cut up whole chickens for the best quality pieces,...


    Turkey Pesto Sandwich

    7 reviews

    This turkey pesto sandwich has everything you crave for lunch: savory turkey, aromatic pesto, garden-fresh vegetables and gooey melted cheese.


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    Baked Chicken and Mushrooms

    37 reviews

    Savor the rich flavors of tender chicken baked with a savory mushroom sauce and topped with melty mozzarella.


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    Chicken Potpie

    388 reviews

    Learning how to make chicken potpie from scratch is 100% worth it. This chicken potpie recipe features a flaky, buttery...


    Beef Patties with Gravy

    29 reviews

    These beef patties with gravy go well with mashed potatoes, rice pilaf, egg noodles and really just about any other...


    Greek Chicken and Potatoes

    11 reviews

    This whole roasted chicken recipe couldn’t be easier. Greek chicken and potatoes is fancy enough for a weekend dinner but...


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    Chicken Kiev

    7 reviews

    This chicken Kiev recipe is stuffed with chive butter and rolled in cornflake crumbs. The melted butter in the center...

    Sausage Quiche

    7 reviews

    This freezer-friendly sausage quiche recipe is full of flavor and completely effortless to make.


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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...


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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...


    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...


    Shrimp Puttanesca

    6 reviews

    Our 30-minute shrimp puttanesca recipe features a fiery mix of olives, capers, and garlic. It doesn't just show up—it demands...

    Turkey Sloppy Joes

    12 reviews

    These turkey sloppy joes take the classic comfort food in a bun and tweak it, swapping the ground beef for...


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    Pineapple Casserole

    5 reviews

    Southern pineapple casserole combines sweet and tangy pineapple with savory cheddar cheese and a buttery Ritz cracker topping. It's a...


    Snickerdoodle Cheesecake

    1 review

    Snickerdoodle cheesecake has the signature tangy softness of snickerdoodle cookies but in the form of a rich, cinnamon-flavored cheesecake.


    Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza

    15 reviews

    This chicken bacon ranch pizza is a fantastic family recipe. The flavor is out of control thanks to shredded chicken...


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    Chicken Enchilada Casserole

    110 reviews

    Chicken enchilada casserole is melty, cheesy comfort in a pan. Made with rotisserie chicken and store-bought sauce, it's a weeknight...


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    Egg Roll Noodle Bowl

    114 reviews

    A delicious egg roll noodle bowl makes a quick, hearty weeknight dinner. You can add more veggies, top it with...