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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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    Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread

    49 reviews

    Tender, plush and generously fall-spiced, our pumpkin cream cheese bread is an elevated fall bake thanks to its cheesecake-like filling,...


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    Easy Banana Bread

    45 reviews

    Our easy banana bread is perfect for bakers of all skill levels who want a simple, delicious loaf of tender...


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    Cranberry Apple Pie

    18 reviews

    Skip the expected apple pie and make this sweet-yet-tart cranberry apple pie for your holiday feasts instead. You and your...


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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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    Easy Macaroni Salad

    9 reviews

    Pass it at a potluck, unwrap it at a picnic or bust it out at a barbecue; this easy macaroni...


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    Bacon-Wrapped Water Chestnuts

    7 reviews

    You need only four ingredients to make these delicious bacon-wrapped water chestnuts!


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    Hawaiian Banana Bread

    15 reviews

    Our Hawaiian banana bread recipe adds a fruity, tropical twist to the classic banana loaf. Enjoy a slice with softened...


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    Ambrosia Salad

    44 reviews

    Ambrosia salad is a retro dessert that’s so good, it has stood the test of time. Whip up this fruity,...

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    Wacky Cake

    33 reviews

    What makes this treat "wacky" is also what makes it super easy to whip up if you're craving chocolate! Here's...


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    Meat Loaf

    216 reviews

    This traditional meat loaf recipe creates a tender, juicy meat loaf topped with a caramelized glaze. The best part: It’s...


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    That Good Salad

    77 reviews

    Toss together this simple salad recipe whenever dinner needs a super quick side of greens. Bright, crunchy and refreshing, the...


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    Possum Pie

    17 reviews

    Possum pie may have a funny name, but it's as delicious as can be. The creamy, no-bake pie features pecans...


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    Fried Chicken

    122 reviews

    This crispy fried chicken recipe uses a batter instead of a flour coating. That helps the flour adhere to the...


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    Lemon Pudding Cake

    23 reviews

    So little work and so much flavor. What’s not to love? This lemon pudding cake recipe gives a burst of...


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    Knoephla Soup

    16 reviews

    For a hearty meal that'll warm you right up on chilly days, try this knoephla soup recipe. It's ready in...


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    Beef Barley Soup

    40 reviews

    This hearty beef barley soup uses a simple blend of mirepoix, broth and steak to make a filling soup with...


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    Sour Cream Raisin Pie

    7 reviews

    Creamy, custardy sour cream raisin pie is a nostalgic favorite. It always seems that the best desserts come from the...

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    Fruitcake Christmas Cookies

    18 reviews

    A twist on classic fruitcake, these easy fruitcake cookies are as festive as they are fun to bake.


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    Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookies

    60 reviews

    These gluten-free peanut butter cookies are chewy, salty and sweet. You wouldn’t believe you only need three ingredients...


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    Aunt Marion’s Fruit Salad Dessert

    25 reviews

    Make this fruit salad with vanilla pudding for an easy picnic dessert. Featuring a mix of fresh fruits and a...


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    Apple Pie

    228 reviews

    Baking apple pie from scratch is a fall baking tradition we treasure. Perfect your technique with our apple pie recipe,...


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    Stuffing Balls

    Stuffing balls turn classic stuffing into a more casual holiday side dish that everyone will love to scoop onto their...


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    Chicken Cacciatore

    36 reviews

    This chicken cacciatore recipe is simple—it’s just chicken simmered with onions, bell peppers and mushrooms in a robust tomato sauce....

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    Rhubarb Crumble

    11 reviews

    Our rhubarb crumble is filled with a unique combination of bright pink rhubarb stalks, fresh strawberries and apples.


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    Strawberry Rhubarb Coffee Cake

    20 reviews

    Our strawberry rhubarb coffee cake is a slice of spring. Serve it at room temperature with a cup of coffee...


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    Chili con Carne

    24 reviews

    Chili con carne tastes great right out of the pot, but it will taste even better the next day. Make...


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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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    Italian Wedding Cookies

    54 reviews

    You don't need a party to enjoy these Italian wedding cookies. The soft, lemon-scented, cakelike cookies with a sweet glaze...


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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...