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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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    Rhubarb Bread

    9 reviews

    Rhubarb bread is the perfect recipe for springtime, when rhubarb ripens. If you're not familiar with rhubarb, it has a...


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    Stuffed Tomatoes

    8 reviews

    Stuffed tomatoes—filled with a mix of buttery crushed croutons and melted cheese—are a great way to use up a bounty...


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    Amish Sugar Cookies

    300 reviews

    The Amish seem to be master bakers, and they did not skimp on Amish sugar cookies.


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    Tater Tot Hot Dish

    17 reviews

    For a comforting meal full of favorites, pile meat, vegetables, condensed soup and Tater Tots into a casserole pan. Bake...


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    Hamburger Potato Casserole

    54 reviews

    A fun riff on cottage pie, this hearty hamburger potato casserole has a crispy potato crust, so it hits a...


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    Bierocks

    19 reviews

    You don't have to head to the Midwest to experience the savory, meat-filled buns known as bierocks—you can make them...


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    Stuffed Acorn Squash

    11 reviews

    This stuffed acorn squash recipe has everything: a savory meat and rice filling, melted cheese on top and an edible...


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    Pepper Steak

    32 reviews

    This delicious pepper steak recipe is perfect if you're on the hunt for a quick, nourishing, flavor-packed meal for your...

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    Apple Coffee Cake

    14 reviews

    Apple coffee cake is made with tender apples, tangy sour cream and a spiced brown sugar topping. Enjoy the cake...


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    German Coleslaw

    5 reviews

    German coleslaw recipe contains no mayonnaise, and we promise you won’t miss it! This salad has the perfect balance of...


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    Enchilada Casserole

    71 reviews

    Try our layered enchilada casserole recipe for a crowd-pleasing baked dish that captures the flavor of homemade enchiladas without all...


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    Egg in a Hole

    36 reviews

    An egg in a hole is an entire breakfast that takes only a few minutes on the stovetop. Cut a...


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    Banana Smoothie

    14 reviews

    Refreshing, creamy and brimming with banana, our banana smoothie is the ultimate wholesome beverage.


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    Easy Fried Rice

    19 reviews

    This easy fried rice recipe captures the flavor of fried rice from your favorite take-out spot. Use leftover rice and...


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    Chicken Tortilla Casserole

    68 reviews

    Chicken tortilla casserole is a favorite comfort food dinner. The lasagna-like recipe is super versatile too!


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    Pull-Apart Garlic Bread

    20 reviews

    This pull-apart garlic bread is buttery, savory and all-around excellent. Plus, it's quite easy to make with premade dough.


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    Broken Glass Jello

    8 reviews

    When they say something is almost too pretty to eat they’re talking about this...

    Homemade Pancake Syrup

    29 reviews

    If you don't have maple syrup in the house and you must have pancakes, homemade pancake syrup with brown sugar...


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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.