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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 Divan Casserole

    32 reviews

    Chicken Divan casserole has been around for generations, and for good reason: It's delicious! Made famous by the Divan Parisien...


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    Macaroni and Beef

    28 reviews

    This simple macaroni and beef recipe is hearty like a casserole, but it cooks in just 30 minutes on the...


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    Strawberry Pretzel Salad

    131 reviews

    What's a potluck without strawberry pretzel salad? This summer side dish (or should we say dessert?) is definitely a recipe...


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    Lemon Meringue Pie

    15 reviews

    Our lemon meringue pie has a balanced, sweet-tart filling and a fluffy toasted meringue topping.


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    Pickled Beets

    16 reviews

    Pickled beets are a sweet and tangy addition to salads, sandwiches, burgers and charcuterie plates. Once you learn how to...


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    Salisbury Steak

    32 reviews

    Salisbury steak makes an easy, cozy weeknight dinner. One whiff of the rich ground beef and savory mushroom sauce will...


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    Buttermilk Fried Chicken

    17 reviews

    Making buttermilk fried chicken from scratch is easy! Brining the chicken with buttermilk ensures it stays juicy and tender, and...


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    Oatmeal Waffles

    50 reviews

    Make them once, and oatmeal waffles will become a tried-and-true favorite. They're crispy, fluffy and healthier than traditional waffles, and...

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    Southern Potato Salad

    41 reviews

    This easy southern potato salad recipe is an old-fashioned favorite that fits in perfectly at potlucks, luncheons, backyard cookouts and...


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    German Red Cabbage

    28 reviews

    This inexpensive red cabbage recipe makes a tender, tasty vegetable side dish. It's traditionally German, but it pairs well with...


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    Navy Bean Soup

    35 reviews

    When comfort food calls, make this hearty navy bean soup. It's soul-warming and filling, a perfect way to use up...


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    Tater Tot Casserole

    52 reviews

    Thanks to a few ingredients and easy prep, this cheese-smothered Tater Tot casserole will be a recurring star at your...


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    Poor Man’s Cookies

    12 reviews

    Poor man's cookies are similar to chewy oatmeal cookies but are made without eggs, butter or milk. This vintage cookie...


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    Sugar Cookies

    157 reviews

    Think sugar cookies are just for the holidays? Think again! Learn how to make sugar cookies from scratch that you...


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    Beef Noodle Casserole

    25 reviews

    Savory, creamy and satisfying—you'll be so happy you found this easy beef noodle casserole recipe. Packed with diced veggies, egg...


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    Potato Salad

    91 reviews

    Everyone needs a reliable potato salad recipe in their repertoire, and this one is classic in its simplicity. It's quick...


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    Ham and Potatoes Au Gratin

    6 reviews

    Au gratin potatoes and ham is an excellent make-ahead dish to use up leftover ham. We smother thinly sliced potatoes...

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    Sausage Stuffing

    26 reviews

    The best sausage stuffing recipe evokes nostalgia for time spent with loved ones at the holiday table. Pair it with...


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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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    Pound Cake

    9 reviews

    Our rich and sweet pound cake recipe is made with all the basics—butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla and flour—for a perfect,...


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    Potato Sausage Casserole

    60 reviews

    This potato sausage casserole comes together with ease, without sacrificing flavor. Each bite is filled with creamy textures and robust...


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    Corned Beef and Cabbage

    49 reviews

    Tender meat, hearty vegetables and a spicy horseradish sauce make this one of the best corned beef and cabbage recipes...


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    Custard

    11 reviews

    This custard recipe uses simple ingredients and a no-frill method to make the perfect batch of belly-warming baked custard.

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    Easy Peach Cobbler

    50 reviews

    This easy peach cobbler is put together with canned peaches and a few staple ingredients—you likely already have everything on...


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    Lazy Daisy Cake

    49 reviews

    No matter how busy or tiring the day feels, a lazy daisy cake comes to the rescue. The oven takes...


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    English Muffin Bread

    39 reviews

    Slathering butter (or honey or chocolate hazelnut spread) on a slice of this craggy English muffin bread is ultra-satisfying, as...


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    Apple Cranberry Crisp

    25 reviews

    For a tart twist on an old-fashioned dessert favorite, try this apple cranberry crisp.


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    Sour Cream Cookies

    11 reviews

    These sour cream cookies are light, fluffy, rich and tangy. We can’t get enough!


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    Lemon Bars

    76 reviews

    These delightful lemon bars have a wonderful tangy flavor, and they're always a hit. As a bonus, the color and...