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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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    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,...


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    Make-Ahead Lasagna

    17 reviews

    A few smart shortcuts transform make-ahead lasagna from an all-afternoon project to something you can have assembled in just about...


    Strawberry Arugula Salad

    3 reviews

    Strawberry arugula salad uses an unexpected blending of ingredients to yield a wonderfully tasty side dish. Or go ahead, make...


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    Cottage Potatoes

    18 reviews

    Learn how to make cottage potatoes, a delicious southern dish packed with cheese, butter and crispy potatoes.


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    Grilled Lemon Chicken

    18 reviews

    Grilled lemon chicken is easy to prep ahead, and when you're about ready to eat, all you need to do...

    Pasta Salad with Peas

    8 reviews

    This foolproof pasta salad with peas is a great back-pocket recipe, whether for weeknight dinners or to feed a crowd....


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    Buffalo Chicken Lasagna

    122 reviews

    This Buffalo chicken lasagna recipe combines two favorite comfort foods: classic Italian lasagna and hot wings with blue cheese.


    Kale Quinoa Salad

    4 reviews

    Kale quinoa salad is a nutritious side dish and, conveniently, a salad you can make ahead of time. Zippy lemon...


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    Minestrone Soup

    53 reviews

    This minestrone soup recipe is packed with vegetables, pasta and beans in a bright tomatoey broth. It ticks all the...


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    Sweet Potato Salad

    4 reviews

    Tender sweet potatoes are tossed with crunchy nuts and chewy dried cherries for a burst of flavors and textures. —Fran...


    Easy Gazpacho

    14 reviews

    My daughter got this gazpacho recipe from a college friend and shared it with me. Now I serve it often...


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    Coffee Cake

    97 reviews

    Our coffee cake recipe turns coffee-o-clock into a true treat!


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    Green Bean Salad

    63 reviews

    This cold green bean salad makes the perfect side dish, starring green beans, a simple vinaigrette and feta cheese.


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    Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad

    99 reviews

    Sweet, tangy and bursting with the fresh flavors of summer, this easy strawberry poppy seed salad is a gorgeous, versatile...

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    Italian Brunch Torte

    80 reviews

    Layers of meat, cheese and vegetables are held together with cheesy eggs and sandwiched between a crescent dough crust in...


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    Hummingbird Cake

    21 reviews

    This impressive hummingbird cake is my dad’s favorite, so I always make it for his birthday. It makes a memorable...


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    Chicken Tortilla Soup

    23 reviews

    There's nothing quite like an easy soup recipe on a busy night. This flavor-packed chicken tortilla soup will warm up...


    Tofu Lasagna

    8 reviews

    This easy tofu lasagna recipe puts a healthier spin on a classic. Tofu in the ricotta cheese blend adds protein...


    Paloma

    3 reviews

    The paloma is a popular Mexican cocktail starring smooth tequila and sweet-tart grapefruit soda. This simple recipe makes a citrusy...


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    Cannoli Cheesecake

    13 reviews

    With all the key elements of a classic cannoli, this creamy, chocolatey, cannoli cheesecake will please any dinner crowd.

    Pickled Peaches

    1 review

    A soft, sweet peach tastes like Southern summer, but with this recipe for pickled peaches, you can savor the moment...


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    Instant Pot Beef Tips

    29 reviews

    Our recipe for beef tips with red wine and mushrooms has the flavor of a classic French beef stew without...


    Biscuits and Gravy Casserole

    2 reviews

    Our biscuits and gravy casserole recipe features creamy sausage gravy and fluffy homemade biscuits. This make-ahead breakfast casserole is a...


    Pumpkin Bisque

    25 reviews

    When the weather turns cold, this rich, silky-smooth pumpkin bisque will warm you from the inside out. It's quick and...


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    Overnight Cinnamon Rolls

    40 reviews

    The wait may seem hard, but these overnight cinnamon rolls are worth it. Made with a moisture-rich dough and packed...


    Breakfast Baked Potatoes

    1 review

    Hearty, savory and packed with protein, these breakfast baked potatoes are a fantastic dish to serve at your next brunch...