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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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    No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake

    This creamy, dreamy no-bake pumpkin cheesecake is an easy dessert to pull together the day before Halloween, Thanksgiving or any...


    Mashed Potato Bar

    Create a mashed potato bar for your next gathering, and watch your guests build their dream mashed potato creations with...


    Lemon Icebox Cake

    This bright and summery lemon icebox cake will quickly become a family favorite. The recipe is as sweet as it...


    T-Bone Steak

    Come for the tender, well-marbled meat in this grilled T-bone steak recipe, but stay for the garlicky herb butter that...


    Pork Steak

    Simple seasonings and a quick cooking time make this tender and juicy pork steak recipe perfect for a busy weeknight.


    Mango Salsa

    Loaded with mango, bell pepper and jalapeno, mango salsa is one of our favorite toppers for fish tacos and grilled...


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    Chicken Tikka

    Spicy, curry-scented chicken tikka is an Indian restaurant staple that's easy to replicate at home. For a full meal, serve...


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    Lentil Soup

    This easy lentil soup features tender lentils and plenty of veggies. It's an affordable meal that cooks on the stovetop...

    Copycat Olive Garden Minestrone Soup

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    Help yourself to ever-ending refills of this copycat Olive Garden minestrone soup.


    Taco Ring

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    Whether you're entertaining holiday guests, hosting friends to watch the big game or just staying cozy for a family movie...


    Pickled Okra

    Pickled okra is a tasty southern snack with a satisfying crunch. We'll show you how to pickle okra quickly and...


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    Sock It to Me Cake

    The boldly-named Sock It to Me Cake is a sour cream pound cake with pecans swirled through. It's topped with...


    Battenberg Cake

    This classic British dessert is full of almond marzipan and apricot sweetness. Our Battenberg cake recipe shows you how to...


    Apple Chips

    These air-fryer apple chips are nutritious and delicious. They're the ultimate wholesome, crispy and crunchy snack to serve as an...


    How to Make Sorbet

    Looking for a fruit-forward frozen treat? We tapped the Taste Recipes Test Kitchen to teach us how to make...


    Cold Brew Iced Tea

    For a sweeter, smoother steep, learn how to make cold brew iced tea like a pro. All you need is...


    Ted Lasso Biscuit Recipe

    Dying to try the biscuits in the pink box that Ted gifts to Rebecca every morning? So were we! That's...

    Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

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    An Instant Pot mac and cheese recipe is one of the fastest ways to get comfort food on the table....


    Copycat Chili’s Salsa

    This copycat Chili's salsa recipe proves that re-creating your favorite restaurant recipes doesn't have to be complicated. You need only...


    Oat Milk

    Make creamy, from-scratch oat milk in minutes using four simple ingredients.


    Copycat Cheesecake Factory Chicken Piccata

    When the craving hits, indulge in a saucy plate of this copycat Cheesecake Factory chicken piccata right at home, thanks...


    Honey Garlic Chicken

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    Sweet, salty, slightly sour and spicy, this honey garlic chicken recipe hits all the right notes.


    Guacamole Seasoning

    Keep this guacamole seasoning handy to enjoy impromptu homemade guac with all the classic flavors: onions, garlic, cilantro and subtle...

    Blue Velvet Cake

    Blue velvet cake with sweet cream cheese frosting is a fun, vibrant spin on red velvet cake. Here's how to...


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    Tomato Sandwiches

    Don't let tomato season pass you by without trying classic southern tomato sandwiches. You'll need just three ingredients: white bread,...


    Chocolate Crepes

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    If you think crepes are merely breakfast fare, our home economists insist you try these cream-filled chocolate crepes for dessert!...


    Pesto Grilled Cheese

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    I made up this recipe for students in the foods and nutrition class I teach. The kids like it so...


    Tuna Pasta Salad

    This tuna pasta salad with peas is one of the easiest recipes you can make. All you have to do...


    Copycat Chipotle Corn Salsa

    With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a spot-on copycat Chipotle corn salsa recipe. It's perfectly tangy and...