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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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    Whipped Shortbread Cookies

    225 reviews

    These whipped shortbread cookies melt in your mouth. Mostly I make them for the holidays, but I'll also prepare them...


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    Zucchini Fritters

    31 reviews

    A zucchini fritter is essentially a savory doughnut hole, only with vegetables! These puffy fried snacks are the perfect way...


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    Beef Stroganoff

    29 reviews

    A classic beef stroganoff braise, the long cooking time in this recipe softens economical round steak to a juicy texture...


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    Grilled Steak Kabobs

    2 reviews

    These juicy grilled steak kabobs are marinated in an easy marinade, wrapped in bacon and stacked with colorful veggies.


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    Cinnamon-Sugar Cookies

    22 reviews

    These cinnamon-sugar cookies blend a classic snickerdoodle with a tender sugar cookie. They are packed with warming cinnamon, with the...


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    Honey Bread

    42 reviews

    Is there anything better than homemade bread? This simple honey bread recipe makes two soft loaves perfect for toast or...


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    Baked Oatmeal

    128 reviews

    This cozy cinnamon-spiced baked oatmeal is destined for a spot in your regular roundup of breakfast recipes. Serve it as...


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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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    Fresh Corn Salad

    10 reviews

    This fresh corn salad uses seasonal ingredients and provides subtly sweet, spicy and zesty bites. The nice part?...


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    Salmon Quiche

    11 reviews

    Enjoy this simple, sophisticated salmon quiche for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner!


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    Bacon and Egg Casserole

    33 reviews

    Bacon and egg casserole features all your favorite classic breakfast ingredients in one dish. Serve it as the centerpiece of...


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    Flan de Queso

    65 reviews

    A creamy, cheesy dessert with homemade caramel sauce on top? Count us in! This Puerto Rican specialty offers a perfect...


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    Turkey a la King

    8 reviews

    Turkey a la king (a riff on chicken a la king) is one of the best ways to reinvent your...


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    Chicken Kiev

    7 reviews

    This chicken Kiev recipe is stuffed with chive butter and rolled in cornflake crumbs. The melted butter in the center...


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    Peanut Butter Cream Pie

    43 reviews

    This no-bake peanut butter pie is rich, decadent and packed with as much peanut butter flavor as possible. The hardest...


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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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    Cinnamon Quick Bread

    91 reviews

    Cinnamon quick bread can be eaten as an indulgent breakfast, a cozy midday treat or a warming dessert. This recipe...

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    Belgian Waffle

    349 reviews

    Preheat the waffle maker and start whipping up your egg whites. This traditional Belgian waffle recipe will transport you straight...


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    Farmer’s Casserole

    96 reviews

    This brunch-friendly make-ahead farmer's casserole is a hearty combination of hash brown potatoes, Monterey jack cheese, ham and eggs.


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    Stuffed Pumpkin

    6 reviews

    A stuffed pumpkin recipe with a savory beef and rice filling embodies the best of fall: an abundant harvest of...


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    Chocolate Ice Cream

    10 reviews

    Chocolate ice cream is one of the easiest ice creams to make. Dust off your ice cream maker for this...


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    Caramel Apples

    14 reviews

    Our caramel apples recipe is an out-of-this-world classic and includes how to make homemade caramel.


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    Pumpkin Pie Spice

    15 reviews

    Our warm, sweet, autumnal pumpkin pie spice is made with just four ingredients.

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    Blueberry Tart

    14 reviews

    This simple blueberry tart showcases the best of peak-season fresh fruit. It’s so good you can serve it alone, but...


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    Snowman Cookies

    10 reviews

    Set a platter of adorable snowman cookies on the dessert table to spread holiday cheer. Or, gift them to your...


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    Russian Tea Cakes

    12 reviews

    Tender, nutty Russian tea cakes, also known as snowballs, are a classic holiday cookie.


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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...


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    Butter Cookies

    10 reviews

    Learn the basics and perfect the art of making the best-ever butter cookies with this step-by-step guide.


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    Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

    38 reviews

    With this easy recipe for peanut butter chocolate chip cookies, you get two great cookies in one soft,...