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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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    Baked Potato Soup

    53 reviews

    This baked potato soup recipe tastes just like a loaded baked potato but in soup form! Bowls of the cozy...


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    Split Pea Soup

    30 reviews

    This split pea soup is hearty and soul-warming, just the thing for a cold day.


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    Mexican Lasagna

    101 reviews

    Mexican lasagna is a fusion of a lasagna-style casserole with Mexican-inspired flavors. It’s a fun twist on a classic dish!


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    Ham Casserole

    50 reviews

    If you're looking for something quick and comforting that puts leftover ham to good use, this ham casserole is the...


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    Cream of Mushroom Soup

    131 reviews

    This homemade version will change every opinion you ever had about cream of mushroom soup.


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    Kuchen

    12 reviews

    This German kuchen recipe is a wonderful, warm dessert that combines the best of cake and pie into one dish....


    Egg Drop Soup

    18 reviews

    With just four ingredients and three steps, this simple egg drop soup recipe will show you how to easily make...


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    Macaroni Salad Recipe

    41 reviews

    You'll swear off the stuff from the deli case after making this macaroni salad recipe. It's a light, creamy version...

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    Fortune Cookies

    9 reviews

    With our fortune cookie recipe, it's easy to make these takeout treats at home. Customize the fortunes hidden inside to...


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    Pumpkin Roll

    109 reviews

    This pumpkin roll recipe is great to keep in the freezer for a quick dessert for my family or unexpected...


    Tuna Wrap

    7 reviews

    Loaded with the best tuna salad and fresh, colorful, crunchy vegetables, this heart-healthy tuna wrap is perfect for lunch or...


    Slow-Cooker Spicy Pork Chili

    12 reviews

    This hearty and flavorful crock pot pork chili is a set-it-and-forget-it weeknight hero.


    Cabbage Salad

    4 reviews

    Bookmark this easy cabbage salad recipe, and you'll have a go-to side dish for almost any meal. Taco night? Yep....


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    Pickled Sweet Peppers

    6 reviews

    You can make tangy and delicious pickled peppers at home—our guide will walk you through the process.


    Peach Muffins

    27 reviews

    Take advantage of stone fruit season with these mouthwatering peach muffins. Made with fresh peaches, pecans and a hint of...


    Slow-Cooked Cabbage Rolls

    14 reviews

    The slow cooker is the go-to solution when weeknights become so busy that finding time to eat dinner, let alone...


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    Chicken Parm Sandwich

    18 reviews

    The sandwich version of a delectable Italian-American classic, a chicken parm sandwich is equally welcome at the lunch table or...

    Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins

    35 reviews

    These pumpkin oatmeal muffins aren't just healthy and virtuous. They're enough of a treat to enjoy for their own sweet...


    Moroccan Shrimp

    3 reviews

    Moroccan shrimp and Israeli couscous simmer with onions, pine nuts and a traditional seasoning blend until they're plump and steeped...


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    Sausage-Stuffed Zucchini

    24 reviews

    Sausage-stuffed zucchini boats strike the perfect balance between rustic Italian flavors and weeknight practicality. Ideal for pasta night or a...


    Tandy Cake

    30 reviews

    Our tandy cake recipe makes a copycat version of the nostalgic packaged sweets. Even if you didn’t grow up with...


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    Mummy Pigs in a Blanket

    3 reviews

    Don't let Halloween pass without prepping these savory mummy pigs in a blanket. They're quick and cute, made simply by...


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    Spicy Shrimp with Rice

    8 reviews

    This spicy shrimp with rice recipe is a great example of easy cooking. Tomatoes, peppers, onion, seasonings and a dash...

    Strawberry-Rhubarb Muffins

    16 reviews

    Strawberry-rhubarb muffins might just be our favorite baked treat to celebrate the sweet-tart flavors of the late spring and summer...


    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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    Blueberry Cheesecake

    27 reviews

    The swirls in this blueberry cheesecake are made with a couple tablespoons of simple blueberry sauce. Save the rest of...


    Daffodil Cake

    2 reviews

    Daffodil cake is a special springtime treat. With a similar light and fluffy texture to angel food cake, our recipe...


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    Waffles

    13 reviews

    Whipping up our waffles recipe might be the most rewarding way to start a day. Dust off your waffle maker,...


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    Mexican Corn Dip

    13 reviews

    Bring out this easy Mexican corn dip for any occasion. It's always a hit!