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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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    Sweet Potato Gnocchi

    Bring gorgeous fall color to your plate with homemade sweet potato gnocchi, cooked in butter and sage.


    Peppermint Mocha

    Our peppermint mocha recipe comes together in a snap and is the perfect way to add festivity and cheer to...


    Self-Rising Flour

    It happens: You find a recipe you're excited to make, but it calls for self-rising flour. Don't fret! You can...


    Peppermint Hot Chocolate

    Round out a cozy December evening with two mugs of peppermint hot chocolate.


    Enchiladas Verdes

    2 reviews

    Slathered in a piquant green sauce and baked, chicken and cheese enchiladas verdes are a flavor-packed alternative to tacos.


    Sunny-Side Up Eggs

    Skip the flip! From their gleaming yellow yolks to their perfectly set whites, sunny-side up eggs are a deceptively simple...


    Root Beer Float

    1 review

    It's easy to make a root beer float at home. Ours is cool and creamy, with the perfect ratio of...


    Keto English Muffin

    Making a low-carb keto English muffin isn't just possible—it's delicious! This easy recipe requires only six ingredients and less than...

    Banana Blueberry Muffins

    Springy, soft, moist and tender, these banana blueberry muffins are a breakfast dream. Make them for easy snacking during the...


    Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings

    There's nothing like a bowl of Instant Pot chicken and dumplings. This comfort food classic comes together quickly and perfectly...


    Grits and Eggs

    Grits and eggs are more than just breakfast—they're a timeless staple of southern kitchens, bringing back memories of slow mornings...


    Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice

    This Instant Pot red beans and rice recipe is a new take on an old tradition. They're just as tasty...


    Lemon Curd Cake

    This lemon curd cake features tender lemon cake layers, fresh lemon curd and a dreamy lemon cream cheese frosting. It's...


    Greek Yogurt Cheesecake

    1 review

    Whether dressing it up with toppings or savoring it plain, Greek yogurt cheesecake is pure indulgence.


    Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies

    Strawberry cheesecake cookies have a rich strawberry cream cheese filling, just like cheesecake. So you're really getting two desserts in...


    Peach Cheesecake

    Nothing compares to juicy, fresh peaches. Incorporate the fruit's flavor into a homemade peach cheesecake that makes a wonderful dessert...


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    Miso Soup

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    You don't need to hit your local sushi joint for a cozy bowl of miso soup. Our version includes a...

    Bacon Gravy

    This bacon gravy recipe is so good that you'll want to eat it with a spoon (no biscuits required)! With...


    Apple Compote

    Picked a peck of apples this fall? Try this easy apple compote recipe. A spoonful of the spiced treat complements...


    Baileys Hot Chocolate

    Rich, velvety chocolate and the smooth sophistication of Irish cream, this Baileys hot chocolate is a true luxury in every...


    Malasadas

    Malasadas are rich, round sugar-coated doughnuts that originated in Portugal, but are most commonly associated with Hawaii.


    Fish Stew

    Layers of flavor from easy-to-source ingredients make this fish stew rich and warming for any night of the week.


    Sweet Potato Pancakes

    Sweet potato pancakes are the ultimate upgrade to your breakfast game, giving you fall vibes and sweet flavors. They pack...

    Matcha Cake

    Our matcha cake is as easy to make as any layered cake, but its cool sophistication is second to none.


    Cookies and Cream Cake

    This decadent cookies and cream cake has three layers of fluffy Oreo cake, a tangy cream cheese filling and a...


    Copycat In-N-Out Sauce

    2 reviews

    Thousand Island, who? Our copycat In-N-Out sauce has the West Coast swagger that turns burgers and fries into legends. Make...


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    Stracciatella Soup

    Made from just three main ingredients—chicken broth, eggs and Parmesan—stracciatella soup is a quick and comforting Italian classic.


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    Apple Fritters

    These old-fashioned apple fritters are full of apples and cinnamon, and are dipped in a simple glaze.


    Sugar Cookie Fudge

    Don't be intimidated by homemade candy! This Christmas sugar cookie fudge recipe can be made in a snap. Serve it...