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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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    Candied Lemon Slices

    1 review

    Move over, cherries: Candied lemon slices are the perfect finishing touch.


    Keto Waffles

    Keto waffles are a healthy addition to breakfast or brunch, even if you're not strictly low-carb. They're made with keto-friendly...


    Strawberry Cheesecake Pudding

    Strawberry cheesecake pudding takes the best of classic cheesecake—cream cheese, graham crackers, berries and a rich, creamy texture—and turns them...


    Arizona Sunshine Lemon Pie

    1 review

    This Arizona sunshine lemon pie recipe is a regional delight with a sweet yet tangy filling that includes one whole...


    Easy Chocolate Eclair Cake

    2 reviews

    With 15 minutes of prep and a short chill in the fridge, our no-bake eclair cake tastes just as great...


    Homemade Chocolate Custard

    Skip the complicated French techniques and take a straightforward approach to making luxurious chocolate custard right at home.


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    Creme Brulee Cheesecake

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    Creme brulee cheesecake is an elevated twist on the usual cheesecake. Break out the granulated sugar and kitchen torch to...


    Strawberry Pudding

    Strawberry pudding is a simple and classic treat made by stirring mashed strawberries into a smooth vanilla pudding base. Strawberries...

    Copycat Taco Bell Cinnamon Twists

    Sweet and crunchy copycat Taco Bell cinnamon twists are ridiculously easy to make at home, so skip the drive-thru!


    Carrot Cake Muffins

    1 review

    These moist and fluffy carrot cake muffins are easy and endlessly adaptable. Customize with a plethora of mix-ins, toppings or...


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    Pimiento Cheese Sandwich

    1 review

    Cheesy, tangy and just a little bit spicy, a pimiento cheese sandwich makes a perfect no-cook lunch. Prepare a batch...


    Fried Fish Sandwich

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    The airy beer batter of this fried fish sandwich tastes even better with the creamy homemade tartar sauce and crunchy...


    Keto Cheesecake

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    This low-carb keto cheesecake helps you stick to your dietary lifestyle without removing any of the deliciousness from a slice...


    Chicken Fajita Casserole

    Chicken fajita casserole is a creamy and cheesy one-dish recipe perfect for busy weeknights. It's a flavorful and fast meal...


    Slow-Cooker Bread Pudding

    Ten minutes of prep time is all it takes to put together this warm and comforting slow-cooker bread pudding recipe.


    Dulce de Leche Cake

    1 review

    With three fluffy cake layers and a creamy frosting with notes of caramel, this dulce de leche cake is sure...


    BLTs

    It sneaks up every year, but when the farmers market glows with bright red tomatoes or sunny orange and yellow...

    Red, White and Blue Cheesecake Salad

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    This red, white and blue cheesecake salad is creamy, tangy and rich, like a deconstructed cheesecake filled with fresh fruit...


    Vegan Red Beans and Rice

    You'll never miss the meat with this vegan red beans and rice recipe. Filled with aromatics, spices and vegetable broth,...


    Fairy Bread

    Fairy bread is a colorful and whimsical treat that requires only three simple ingredients and five minutes to prepare.


    Torta Pasqualina

    1 review

    Italy's signature Easter treat is torta pasqualina, a savory pie that's as beautiful as it is delicious.


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    Chopped Cheese

    Bring a taste of New York City to your kitchen with this chopped cheese recipe that packs crispy ground beef...


    Almond Cake

    With a balanced sweet and nutty flavor, this almond cake is the ideal dessert for any day of the week....

    Air-Fryer Twice-Baked Potatoes

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    Why choose one when you can have both? These air-fryer twice-baked potatoes solve the ultimate potato lover's crisis by combining...


    Vegan Collard Greens

    1 review

    Vegan collard greens have all the flavor of the classic southern side dish without the meat. They're easy to make,...


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    Black and White Cookies

    With this classic black and white cookies recipe, you don't need to choose between chocolate and vanilla. Both flavors combine...


    Gluten-Free Angel Food Cake

    Our gluten-free angel food cake mimics the original, with a quick gluten-free flour swap to make it happen.


    Graham Cracker Cake

    This easy graham cracker cake recipe captures the mildly spiced sweetness of graham crackers and is topped with a crown...


    Espresso Brownies

    Espresso brownies are your new go-to for a rich, indulgent treat. The espresso naturally amplifies the chocolate, creating the perfect...