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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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    Santa Claus Cookies

    13 reviews

    Make these charming and festive Santa Claus cookies once, and they'll become a yearly Christmas tradition in your home. And...


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    Christmas Wreath Cookies

    17 reviews

    Cornflakes take the place of traditional rice cereal in these sweet, no-bake Christmas wreath cookies dressed up with green food...


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    Pull-Apart Garlic Bread

    20 reviews

    This pull-apart garlic bread is buttery, savory and all-around excellent. Plus, it's quite easy to make with premade dough.


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    Chicken Tortellini Soup

    27 reviews

    This simple chicken tortellini soup recipe lends an Italian upgrade to traditional chicken noodle soup—and takes only 30 minutes.


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    Italian Butter Cookies

    6 reviews

    Buttery soft with a sweet chocolate tip, these Italian butter cookies are a surefire way to impress your guests. Make...


    Beef Cabbage Soup

    56 reviews

    When I was a little girl, I helped my parents work the fields of their small farm. Lunchtime was always...


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    Sausage Stuffing

    26 reviews

    The best sausage stuffing recipe evokes nostalgia for time spent with loved ones at the holiday table. Pair it with...


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    3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

    117 reviews

    Yes, you really can make amazing peanut butter cookies with just three ingredients; just follow this three-ingredient peanut butter cookie...

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    Corn Cakes

    These buttery corn cakes are bound together by wholesome, gritty cornmeal and bursting with whole corn kernels, pungent scallions, sweet...


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    Salt-Encrusted Prime Rib

    21 reviews

    This salt-encrusted prime rib is juicy, perfectly cooked and super flavorful. It makes an impressive centerpiece for holiday gatherings and...


    Garlic Shrimp and Rice

    2 reviews

    Garlic shrimp and rice is simple and satisfying, with spinach and fluffy brown rice adding plenty of nutrition.


    Chili Cheese Dog Casserole

    63 reviews

    Get ready to dig into a nostalgic favorite with our chili cheese dog casserole. With a golden cornbread crust and...


    Nut Rolls

    17 reviews

    You don't need Hungarian ancestors to appreciate this nut roll recipe. It's elegant and not too sweet, perfect for enjoying...


    Tex-Mex Lasagna

    7 reviews

    Why choose between tacos and lasagna when you can have both? Tex-Mex lasagna gives you all the comfort of pasta...


    Brunch Lasagna

    9 reviews

    Shake up the usual spread by serving an easy brunch lasagna. Filled with cheese, a creamy sauce, ham and tender...


    Sloppy Joe Pasta

    23 reviews

    Our sloppy joe pasta combines two things families love: sloppy joe flavor and pasta. This dish is loaded with savory...


    Banana Carrot Bread

    24 reviews

    Two dessert classics come together in this banana carrot bread recipe. Between a slice for breakfast, an afternoon snack and...

    Applesauce Cake

    13 reviews

    This applesauce cake recipe is moist, delicious and perfect for any day. The cake features plump raisins, as well as...


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    Apple Coffee Cake

    14 reviews

    Apple coffee cake is made with tender apples, tangy sour cream and a spiced brown sugar topping. Enjoy the cake...


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    Vanilla Pudding

    31 reviews

    This vanilla pudding recipe will have you permanently crossing instant pudding mix off your shopping list.


    Ham Croquettes

    4 reviews

    Ham croquettes are delicious for dinner or as an appetizer or snack. Here's how to make these fried treats.


    Sweet and Sour Spareribs

    5 reviews

    Sweet and sour spareribs are easy and packed with tangy flavor from the homemade sauce.


    No-Peek Chicken

    10 reviews

    Dear TikTok and Gen Z, thank you for reminding us about the no-peek chicken recipe of our youth.

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    Grilled Boneless Pork Chops

    43 reviews

    These sweet, spicy and aromatic grilled boneless pork chops get soaked in a parsley balsamic marinade to develop a bright...


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    Roast Beef and Gravy

    84 reviews

    This easy roast beef and gravy recipe requires only four simple ingredients and a slow cooker. It's classic comfort food...


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    Creamy Lemon Chicken

    49 reviews

    This creamy lemon chicken transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal in just 45 minutes. The secret ingredient to its...


    Homemade Breadsticks

    4 reviews

    Soft and tender homemade breadsticks are the all-star side. They’re ideal for dunking in sauce, serving with cheese or plating...


    Greek Salad

    14 reviews

    It only takes a handful of ingredients to make a bright, refreshing and incredibly flavorful Greek salad.


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    Lasagna Dip

    4 reviews

    Do you love dips but are itching to try something new? This cheesy, spicy lasagna dip is a surprising twist,...