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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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    Croque-Monsieur

    Made with ham, cheese, sharp mustard and soft, sweet bread, the classic French croque-monsieur sandwich elevates brunches and lunches.


    Sourdough Pancakes

    Sourdough pancakes consistently turn out tangy and fluffy, regardless of the state of your starter.


    Green Velvet Cupcakes

    1 review

    These moist and fluffy green velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting will leave your old-fashioned red velvet recipe green with...


    Sephardic Charoset

    This Sephardic charoset is perfect for your Passover table and to have on hand throughout the week.


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    Sheet Pan Pancakes

    3 reviews

    Sheet pan pancakes make it a whole lot easier to get everyone's favorite breakfast food on the table. It's simple...


    Homemade Peeps

    Peeps are an Easter basket staple. The colorful shapes are irresistibly cute and certainly fun to eat—but they're even more...


    Over-Easy Eggs

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    With fully set egg whites and creamy, runny egg yolks, over-easy eggs are, in my opinion, the best way to...


    Ground Turkey Tacos

    Ground turkey tacos are a lighter twist on classic tacos. Ground turkey contains less fat than ground beef but still...

    Alabama Chicken Stew

    3 reviews

    North Alabama chicken stew is a regional labor of love full of flavor that comes across in every bite. Make...


    Brazilian Lemonade

    After you try this cool and refreshing Brazilian lemonade recipe, it will become your summertime staple for sipping.


    Cake Pops

    1 review

    Cake pops will satisfy everyone's sweet tooth. Learn how to make cake pops that are easy and delicious for any...


    Chia Seed Pudding

    This chia seed pudding recipe is so simple to stir together. With fiber and vitamins, these superfood seeds make a...


    Yogurt Cake

    2 reviews

    Creamy Greek yogurt makes this simple yogurt cake moist and tender. Serve it with fresh berries and whipped cream for...


    Cottontail Margaritas

    Celebrate springtime with hippity-hoppity cottontail margaritas made with sweet cream of coconut, lime and a really adorable garnish!


    Fondant Potatoes

    1 review

    You've never had roasted potatoes like these. Fondant potatoes are crispy on the outside and meltingly tender on the inside.


    Devil’s Food Cake

    Devil’s food cake is indulgent from the first forkful to the very last crumb. Anyone with an unwavering weakness for...


    Pancake in a Mug

    Who needs a pan? This single-serve pancake in a mug is ready in just minutes—all you need is a microwave...

    Steel-Cut Oats

    Steel-cut oats make a filling and nutritious breakfast, and this stovetop recipe is easy to make with just water, milk,...


    Blueberry Gin and Tonic

    This blueberry gin and tonic recipe is a fruit-forward twist on a perennial summertime favorite cocktail.


    Vanilla Bean Cheesecake

    2 reviews

    Scrape real vanilla beans fresh from the pod for this extra-special vanilla bean cheesecake.


    Ding Dong Cake

    This heavenly Ding Dong cake is equal parts chocolate, vanilla cream filling and pure grade school nostalgia.


    Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread

    1 review

    You won't be able to resist a plate of warm, sticky, sweet cinnamon roll monkey bread. It's easy to make...


    Cacao Powder Hot Chocolate

    1 review

    Cacao powder hot chocolate is warm, comforting and intensely chocolatey. With antioxidant-rich cacao powder and your choice of honey or...

    Coal Miners Chocolate Cake

    3 reviews

    This old-fashioned recipe for coal miners chocolate cake is Appalachia's fuss-free version of Black Forest cake.


    Pollo Guisado

    1 review

    Pollo guisado is a warming, homey chicken stew popular across Latin America. This Puerto Rican version is made with olives,...


    Denver Omelet

    With fluffy eggs, smoky ham, cheese and a sprinkle of peppers and onions, the classic Denver omelet ticks all the...


    Sweet Potato Curry

    This easy vegan sweet potato curry is a soul-filling meal that won't break the bank. To make it even heartier...


    Grape-Nuts Pudding

    1 review

    Grape-Nuts pudding is an old-fashioned New England dessert that's sweet and creamy with the nutty wheat flavor of Grape-Nuts cereal.


    English Muffin Pizza

    This English muffin pizza recipe is a fun and easy way to make personal pizzas using store-bought English muffins. With...