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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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    Chicken Tamales

    16 reviews

    Chicken tamales may feel like a major cooking project, but they deliver major returns. We use homemade chicken stock to...


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    Chocolate Pudding

    132 reviews

    Bring your favorite childhood lunchbox treat to life with this rich and decadent homemade chocolate pudding recipe.


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    Fried Apples

    20 reviews

    It only takes four ingredients to make fried apples, a favorite southern side dish.


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    Lemon Chicken Pasta

    14 reviews

    Lemon chicken pasta is about to be your new favorite weeknight dinner. Made with a few staple ingredients, it's a...


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    Steak Stir-Fry

    30 reviews

    Loaded with crisp veggies and tender strips of garlic-ginger sirloin, steak stir-fry is an easy 30-minute dinner to take the...


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    Dill Sauce for Salmon

    93 reviews

    Dill sauce for salmon is a classic pairing. The easy baked salmon is full of lemon flavor, and the tangy,...


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    Veal Scallopini

    11 reviews

    When you need something on the table—fast!—veal scallopini to the rescue. A quick sauté and you have a thin cut...


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    Chicken Strips

    31 reviews

    Here's how to deep-fry or bake crispy, golden chicken strips, plus tons of ideas for how to serve them.

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    Baked Fish

    16 reviews

    This baked fish recipe is the opposite of fussy. Use fresh or frozen fillets for a quick and simple dish...


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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.


    Mini Cream Puffs

    These mini cream puffs are delicious and adorable. They feature a light, airy choux pastry baked to golden perfection and...


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    Butter Pecan Ice Cream

    21 reviews

    Our contest-winning butter pecan ice cream is rich and smooth. Each spoonful is chock-full of toasted nuts and fresh cream...


    Shrimp Tortellini

    49 reviews

    Shrimp tortellini is an easy and versatile pasta toss that comes that comes together in minutes. It's a satisfying meal...


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    Chicken Pitas

    6 reviews

    These easy Greek chicken pitas, stuffed with marinated chicken and a delicious creamy cucumber sauce, are a perfect weeknight meal...


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    Pizza Rolls

    6 reviews

    This cheesy, pepperoni-studded pizza rolls recipe is so much fun to make! Serve the handheld snacks with warm marinara as...


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    Shrimp Pasta Primavera

    23 reviews

    This no-stress shrimp pasta primavera highlights the flavors of spring with the freshest seasonal veggies. It's a weeknight-friendly meal that'll...


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    Chicken Barley Soup

    24 reviews

    Chicken barley soup is such an easy comfort food, you'll want it on rotation for all of soup season.

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    Shrimp Pad Thai

    35 reviews

    This 30-minute shrimp pad thai recipe has all the iconic funky flavor of the traditional recipe, without some of the...


    Chocolate Peppermint Cake

    2 reviews

    Our chocolate peppermint cake is the perfect festive recipe if you’re looking to add Christmas cheer into your holiday season.


    Shrimp Marinara

    2 reviews

    Cozy up to this simple shrimp marinara that comes together in a snap in your slow cooker.


    Cajun Shrimp

    10 reviews

    Spice up your weeknight meals with our quick and easy Cajun shrimp recipe.


    Shrimp Broccoli Pasta

    12 reviews

    Skip the restaurant, and make this delicious homemade shrimp broccoli pasta recipe instead. Packed with protein, vegetables and a buttery...


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    Hot Cocoa

    28 reviews

    Making this hot cocoa recipe from scratch is almost as easy as preparing a store-bought version—but it turns out even...

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    Creamy Strawberry Crepes

    10 reviews

    Creamy strawberry crepes are stuffed with a citrusy, fruity cream cheese filling and garnished with fresh berries. It's enough to...


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    Pecan Pie Bars

    51 reviews

    Make these irresistible pecan pie bars as a food gift for your most-special loved ones—or simply enjoy them as your...


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    Pineapple Shrimp Fried Rice

    12 reviews

    Pineapple shrimp fried rice is a quick one-bowl meal that can be customized with your favorite vegetables. You can even...


    Shrimp Caesar Salad

    1 review

    Caesar salad need not be enjoyed as a mere side dish to steak. With crispy fried shrimp topping the plate,...


    Coconut Curry Shrimp

    6 reviews

    This easy, flavorful coconut curry shrimp recipe comes together in under 30 minutes and cooks in a single pan.


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    Rhubarb Muffins

    30 reviews

    You'll want to grab those bright-pink rhubarb stalks at the market for these rhubarb muffins with a pecan-cinnamon topping. One...