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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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    Fig Preserves Recipe

    This three-ingredient fig preserves recipe is elegant and effortless. Make a batch for your next cheese board and use it...


    Oreo Cheesecake Bites

    Oreo cheesecake bites are mini cheesecakes with a chocolate cookie crust. They're perfectly poppable snacks for potlucks, backyard barbecues or...


    Candied Lemon Peel

    1 review

    Even the most beginner home cooks can make this easy candied lemon peel recipe. They're great to have around for...


    Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

    With tender chicken, egg noodles and savory broth, this Instant Pot chicken noodle soup is like your favorite sweatpants: cozy,...


    Fluffernutter Sandwich

    6 reviews

    Never had a fluffernutter sandwich? You don't know what you're missing! This marshmallowy sandwich is the ooey, gooey favorite of...


    Potatoes au Gratin Gruyere

    2 reviews

    Creamy, cheesy and cozy—what's not to love about potatoes au gratin Gruyere? This decadent potato casserole will make any dinner...


    Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast

    A few simple pantry ingredients are all you need to make this incredibly flavorful Instant Pot Mississippi pot roast.


    Candy Cane Danish

    1 review

    Absolutely everyone will want a slice of this festive, fruit-filled candy cane Danish!

    Smoked Steak

    This recipe for smoked steak is as easy as can be, and will result in a dinner than offers a...


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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...


    Fish Taco Sauce

    Creamy and tangy with a touch of heat, this fish taco sauce brings fish tacos to another level. But don't...

    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...


    Boiled Peanuts

    Our boiled peanuts recipe is perfect for whipping up this southern staple. It makes an easy snack that can be...

    Lemon Drizzle Cake

    With a light texture and vibrant flavor, this lemon drizzle cake is the perfect addition to your brunch or dessert...


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    Crepe Cake

    1 review

    With layers of delicate crepes and a pastry cream filling, this crepe cake is the perfect vessel for toppings like...


    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...