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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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    Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich

    Get all the ice cream truck nostalgia with this cookie ice cream sandwich recipe complete with freshly baked cookies, velvety...


    Firecracker Shrimp

    This sticky, spicy firecracker shrimp pairs well with fluffy rice or stir-fried noodles. Bonus: It's a 30-minute meal, perfect for...


    Air-Fryer Zucchini Chips

    This air-fryer zucchini chips recipe turns your garden's abundance into a healthy snack. Our zucchini chips are made without breading,...


    Pickle de Gallo

    Pickle de gallo is a refreshing, dilly twist on classic salsa. Use this fresh and crunchy treat as a dip...


    Bang Bang Shrimp

    2 reviews

    Copycat bang bang shrimp tastes better than the real deal at Bonefish Grill! The cornstarch-coated shrimp crisp up to perfection...


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    Pisco Sour

    Made with South American brandy, the pisco sour has a silky texture and tart, earthy flavor.


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    Strawberry Mojito

    Make a fruity strawberry mojito with only a handful of fresh ingredients (and no special tools).


    Balsamic Vinaigrette

    Your favorite salad dressing is just a few shakes away. With only five ingredients, this simple balsamic vinaigrette will dress...

    Peanut Butter Burger

    A peanut butter burger? Trust us, this quirky combination transforms your burger into a sweet and salty masterpiece.


    Vodka Cranberry

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    Whether you call it a vodka cranberry or a Cape Codder, this tangy and refreshing combination of cranberry juice and...


    Apple Cider Margarita

    This apple cider margarita captures the flavor of fall with an easy-to-make cider syrup.


    Slow-Cooker Peach Cobbler

    Learn how to make a no-fuss slow-cooker peach cobbler with only three ingredients: peach pie filling, cake mix and butter.


    Deviled Egg Potato Salad

    3 reviews

    Deviled egg potato salad is an ideal potluck dish! This delicious, easy-to-transport side dish combines the richness of deviled eggs...


    Negroni Sbagliato

    Everyone is talking about this now-viral cocktail, the Negroni sbagliato. But how do you make it? And how do you...


    Dulce de Leche

    Here's how to make dulce de leche with a can of sweetened condensed milk.


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    Aperol Spritz

    The classic Italian Aperol spritz combines three ingredients—Aperol, Prosecco and club soda—in perfect proportion. Hot weather is no match for...


    Caramel Apple Dump Cake

    This caramel apple dump cake requires no mixing, sifting or beating. Just add a scoop of ice cream or a...

    Oven-Fried Chicken Thighs

    These oven-fried chicken thighs are every bit as crispy as the deep-fried version, so put the deep fryer away and...


    Coconut Mojito

    Kick off summer with this fun coconut mojito recipe. Fresh, zesty and a little creamy, this tasty tipple brings the...


    Maple Old-Fashioned

    This maple old-fashioned is the perfect fireside cocktail. Maple syrup adds a cozy, autum-flavored richness to this classic bourbon cocktail.


    Cabbage Steaks

    Not all steaks have to be meaty! These baked cabbage steaks become tender and sweet when roasted in a hot...


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    Dirty Martini

    Calling all olive lovers! This brine-infused variation on a classic martini is for you. Here's how to make a dirty...


    Boiled Shrimp

    These boiled shrimp pop with flavor and make a quick appetizer. Spread the shrimp out on a platter with garlic...

    Pickle Martini

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    Set the olives aside. This pickle martini is a salty, sippable take on the classic drink. Make your pickletini with...


    Pineapple Margarita

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    In this tiki-inspired riff on the margarita, pineapple juice and amaretto complement the lime and tequila. Here's how to make...


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    Caesar Dressing

    This quick and easy Caesar dressing sidesteps the original recipe's tricky bits (raw egg, anyone?) while maintaining all the classic...


    Steamed Shrimp

    Enjoy these tender steamed shrimp in any recipe calling for cooked shrimp: pasta, grain bowls, wraps, shrimp cocktail or shrimp...


    Frozen Espresso Martini

    If you love an espresso martini, wait until you taste a slushy one. For brunch or nightcap, a frozen espresso...


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    Shrimp Fried Rice

    Warm, savory and ready in a flash, this easy 20-minute shrimp fried rice recipe will satisfy when you can't stop...