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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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    Root Beer Float Pie

    99 reviews

    Root beer float pie captures the essence of the classic dessert and translates it into a creamy, frosty, no-bake dessert.


    Chicken Bog (South Carolina Chicken and Rice)

    1 review

    This cozy South Carolina chicken bog recipe is a one-pot wonder loaded with tender chicken, smoky sausage, and rice simmered...


    Chicken Veronique

    3 reviews

    Chicken is coated in cream sauce with grapes and tarragon to make chicken Véronique, an elegant take on a French...


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    Mini Cheesecake

    30 reviews

    This mini cheesecake recipe makes nine individual servings of creamy cheesecake, each with a crunchy graham cracker crust and a...


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    Turkey Cutlets

    15 reviews

    These turkey cutlets are full of flavor and very easy to cook. If you've never made gravy before, this is...


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    Banana Bread Cake

    26 reviews

    Make our easy banana bread cake recipe with just one banana and a few pantry staples—it's oh, so delicious.


    Cheesecake Brownies

    47 reviews

    Cheesecake brownies, part brownie, part cheesecake and all delicious, are a loved-by-everyone dessert. Whip them up as a treat for...


    Lemon Marmalade

    4 reviews

    Skip the grocery store preserves and make your own lemon marmalade! Using fresh lemons and grapefruit, this sweet and tart...

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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.


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    Sheet-Pan Chicken and Veggies

    109 reviews

    Our sheet-pan chicken and veggies recipe features herby chicken thighs, roasted red potatoes and spinach in one no-muss, no-fuss dish....


    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.


    Candy Apples

    1 review

    Welcome fall by whipping up this simple, classic candy apple recipe.


    Pasta with Shrimp and Peppers

    8 reviews

    This pasta with shrimp and peppers recipe will transport your taste buds to the seaside coasts of Italy. It's spicy,...


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    Cherry Jam

    25 reviews

    Turn your crop of tart cherries into a homemade cherry jam recipe. Four ingredients and canning tools are all you...


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    Bread Bowl

    15 reviews

    Re-create a perfectly cozy at-home version of Panera's famous bread bowl with this copycat recipe.


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    Sloppy Joe Recipe

    115 reviews

    Who doesn't love a classic sloppy joe recipe? Customize your homemade sloppy joes by mixing in veggies or melting cheese...


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    Pork Schnitzel

    11 reviews

    This simple classic recipe recreates a restaurant-favorite dish of golden, crispy pork schnitzel at home.

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    Cream Cheese Frosting

    28 reviews

    This cream cheese frosting hits every mark: tangy, rich and smooth as velvet. You only need four ingredients to pull...


    Pear Crumble

    6 reviews

    No time to make a pie? This pear crumble recipe is quick and easy, and just as delicious!


    Crab Cakes

    14 reviews

    There's no need to travel to the shore for crab cakes. Our easy crab cake recipe makes crispy cakes that...


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    Meat Buns

    8 reviews

    Get ready to sink your teeth into these soft, golden buns bursting with a savory blend of seasoned beef, melted...


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    Dutch Apple Pie

    136 reviews

    The streusel topping on Dutch apple pie means you can cut out all the time you'd typically need to chill...


    Manicotti Shells

    36 reviews

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

    Stovetop Chili

    22 reviews

    This hearty chili comes together quickly and is packed with vegetables, cheese and meat. It's an easy-to-prepare one-pan meal that...


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    Italian Pasta Salad

    48 reviews

    This Italian pasta salad recipe stands out with a homemade Italian dressing. The zesty, veggie-packed salad is always a hit...


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    Baked Butternut Squash

    9 reviews

    Keep reading for how to make the best baked butternut squash. It comes out tender and caramelized to perfection.


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    Oatmeal-Chocolate Chip Cookies

    25 reviews

    I love these oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. I made this recipe just before we showed our house. Not only did...


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    Mashed Red Potatoes

    60 reviews

    In this recipe for creamy garlic mashed red potatoes, you can leave the vegetable peeler in the drawer. Keeping the...


    Stuffed Peppers with Tomato Soup

    21 reviews

    These stuffed peppers with tomato soup use precooked rice and undiluted tomato soup—the former saving you time and the latter...