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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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    Halloween Deviled Eggs

    1 review

    Frighteningly easy and dreadfully delicious, Halloween deviled eggs may look like skulls but are more treat than trick! A tangy...


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    Pigs in a Blanket Wreath

    3 reviews

    Is there anything more charming than this pigs in a blanket wreath? Garnished with rosemary sprigs and a crescent dough...


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    Funfetti Pancakes

    3 reviews

    Funfetti pancakes flecked with rainbow sprinkles and slathered in vanilla frosting create a celebratory start to birthdays or any day!...


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    Stuffed Mushrooms

    29 reviews

    Stuffed mushrooms are the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Whether for a dinner party or just a casual weeknight, these sausage and cheese-filled...


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    Tri-Color Pasta Salad

    33 reviews

    Our tri-color pasta salad is bursting with summer flavors and is easy to pull off for your next cookout. Grocery...


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    Fresh Corn Salad

    10 reviews

    This fresh corn salad uses seasonal ingredients and provides subtly sweet, spicy and zesty bites. The nice part?...


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    Flan de Queso

    65 reviews

    A creamy, cheesy dessert with homemade caramel sauce on top? Count us in! This Puerto Rican specialty offers a perfect...


    Salmon Pasta Salad

    6 reviews

    Serve this dilly, citrusy salmon pasta salad as a light, yet filling, summertime meal.

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    Chocolate Cake

    207 reviews

    We can confidently say that this is the best chocolate cake recipe and, at Taste Recipes, we make (and...


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    Standing Rib Roast

    12 reviews

    This juicy, tender standing rib roast has a savory rub that bakes into a golden brown crust for an impressive...


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    Egg Bread

    16 reviews

    Our egg bread recipe is a showstopping bake for any occasion. The impressive, braided loaves are pillowy, soft and finished...


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    Mayonnaise Cake

    64 reviews

    Yes, mayonnaise cake! This unconventional ingredient will produce the richest, tangiest chocolate cake of your life.


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    Swedish Meatballs

    59 reviews

    Whip up a batch of these easy Swedish meatballs for a meal that's all comfort and no fuss!


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    Sufganiyot

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    These light and fluffy jelly-filled doughnuts are part of the Hanukkah celebration. With just enough sweetness, it's a specialty worthy...


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    French Onion Soup

    63 reviews

    This rich and comforting French onion soup recipe is surprisingly simple to make at home. And it rivals the soup...


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    Chicken Alfredo Lasagna

    10 reviews

    Our chicken Alfredo lasagna recipe doesn’t contain any ricotta cheese or red sauce. Instead, we swap in an easy homemade...


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    Shrimp and Scallop Pasta

    9 reviews

    For a five-star dining experience at home, try this elegant and impressive shrimp and scallop pasta with white wine sauce.

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    Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies

    13 reviews

    Peanut butter blossom cookies are a classic for a reason! When you nestle a chocolate kiss into a chewy and...


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    Manicotti

    16 reviews

    Ricotta-and-Parmesan-stuffed manicotti, baked in rich marinara sauce, makes a hearty and impressive vegetarian main dish. Smart shortcuts, like using store-bought...


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    Pork Ramen Noodles

    23 reviews

    Turn basic instant ramen noodles into a full meal with this easy pork ramen noodles recipe. A very filling and...


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    Cowboy Chili

    5 reviews

    Hearty enough for a crew of hungry ranchers, this easy cowboy chili recipe is destined to become a fall favorite.


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    Slow-Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip

    29 reviews

    Slow-cooker Buffalo chicken dip will be the hit of the party. The combo of shredded chicken, cheese and wing sauce...


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    Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

    5 reviews

    These red velvet crinkle cookies have a rich, chocolaty flavor and a festive red hue, making them fantastic for the...

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    Chicken Pesto Pasta

    12 reviews

    When my garden basil goes nuts, I make pesto and keep it frozen in small containers for the right opportunity,...


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    Walking Tacos

    39 reviews

    When sitting down to tacos isn't an option, walking tacos are the answer. These self-contained mini-meals are just the thing...


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    Pizookie

    4 reviews

    What's better than a chocolate chip cookie? How about a giant chocolate chip pizookie!


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    Tiramisu

    If you're looking for a dessert that's hard to mess up but tastes like it came from a restaurant, then...


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    Bunny Pancakes

    2 reviews

    Some-bunny in your life is going to be very excited when you make them these adorable bunny pancakes complete with...


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    Slow-Cooker Dump Cake

    11 reviews

    Our crockpot dump cake combines the classic flavors of pineapple upside-down cake with the ease of slow-cooking. Just dump the ingredients...