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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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    Vegan Oatmeal Cookies

    These vegan oatmeal cookies don't just try to recreate the classic cookie—they aim to make it even better. They're an...


    Lemon Ricotta Cake

    3 reviews

    Thanks to full-fat ricotta, fresh lemon juice and other simple, straightforward ingredients, this is the best lemon ricotta cake ever....


    Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball

    Few party appetizers win as many cheers as a crispy, creamy bacon ranch cheese ball.


    Copycat Domino’s Cookie Brownies

    This copycat recipe for Domino's cookie brownies delivers the fudgy, the gooey, the chocolaty and the chewy.


    Coffee Jelly

    Coffee jelly is an elegant three-ingredient dessert for dinner parties or date nights in. This fun Jell-O variation is perfect...


    Loco Moco

    2 reviews

    With gravy, burger, rice and a fried egg, loco moco from the Hawaiian islands deserves a place in the comfort...


    Streusel

    Buttery, crumbly streusel adds a lovely texture to desserts, and it’s so easy to whip up. Here’s how to make...


    Vintage Heart Cake

    Despite plenty of piped and frosted details, this vintage heart cake is easier to assemble than it looks. You don't...

    Mexican Coffee

    Creamy, lightly sweet Mexican coffee will warm you right up with its flavors of cocoa, cinnamon and orange.


    Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole

    3 reviews

    This impressive-looking cinnamon roll French toast casserole has a sneaky little secret: It's made using canned cinnamon roll dough.


    Bacon Crackers

    1 review

    Deceptively easy and oh, so tasty, bacon crackers are the ultimate party snack you can whip up minutes before anyone...


    Air-Popped Popcorn

    If you want to enjoy popcorn as a wholesome snack, you should probably learn how to make air-popped popcorn. We'll...


    Air-Fryer Chicken Breasts

    These air-fryer chicken breasts are perfectly cooked with a simple seasoning blend of pantry herbs and spices. File this recipe...


    Cheeseburger Casserole

    Cheeseburger casserole is a one-pot recipe that combines elbow macaroni with all the flavors of a classic cheeseburger, including beef,...


    Copycat Dunkin’ Cookie Butter Cold Brew

    This copycat Dunkin' cookie butter cold brew recipe tastes just like the original!


    Copycat Marshall Field’s Chocolate Cookies

    Department store cookies were a storied shopping tradition that is deeply missed. Relive the glory days with this copycat Marshall...


    Copycat Chick-fil-A Brownies

    It's official: Chick-fil-A is the best at everything—including dessert. We present this copycat Chick-fil-A brownies recipe as evidence.

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    Grilled Cheese

    2 reviews

    You think a grilled cheese is a no-brainer. But this simple classic becomes so much more when you cook it...


    Cinnamon Roll Cake

    Cinnamon roll cake combines soft vanilla butter cake with cinnamon swirls and luscious cream cheese icing. It's the perfect sweet...


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    Chicken Fried Rice

    1 review

    Chicken fried rice is an excellent dish for using up leftover rice and meat, but it's so much more than...


    Chimichurri Chicken

    2 reviews

    Chimichurri chicken is an Argentinian-style dish bursting with herbs and garlic. Serve it as a fast main course that's out...


    Copycat Starbucks Apple Crisp Oat Milk Shaken Espresso

    This copycat Starbucks apple crisp oat milk shaken espresso is as good as the real thing, but you don't need...


    Creamy Pistachio Cheesecake

    The secret ingredient to the best pistachio cheesecake is real pistachio butter, but a homemade graham cracker crust and full-fat...

    Air-Fryer S’mores

    Put your campfire starter tools away! This air-fryer s'mores recipe takes the sweet treat inside thanks to everyone's favorite mini...


    Portuguese Egg Tart (Pastel de Nata)

    1 review

    For a fun and rewarding weekend baking project, try your hand at this Portuguese egg tart recipe.


    Golden Milk

    2 reviews

    Golden milk—also known as a turmeric latte or turmeric milk—is a creamy milk-based drink made with turmeric and warming spices....


    Dutch Oven Chicken Thighs

    1 review

    Dutch oven chicken thighs with red potatoes, carrots and celery is a fuss-free, one-pot dinner option that everyone at your...


    Earthquake Cake

    5 reviews

    This decadent and chocolaty earthquake cake is packed with shredded coconut, chopped pecans and craters of cream cheese frosting.


    Homemade Udon Noodles

    If you're a fan of thick, chewy noodles, you'll appreciate that learning how to make homemade udon noodles is so...