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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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    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...


    Caramel Cake

    When a vanilla or chocolate cake seems too ordinary, choose this caramel cake with its layers of brown sugar-infused cake...


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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...


    Seekh Kabobs

    These seekh kabobs feature ground beef seasoned with fresh herbs, onion, garlic, ginger and Indian spices.


    Apple Pie Cheesecake

    When you need to feed Team Cake and Team Pie at the same event, apple pie cheesecake is the best...


    Chickpea Brownies

    You won't taste any beans in this chickpea brownies recipe. Rich, fudgy and moist, the brownies just happen to be...


    Strawberry Brownies

    The secret to these scrumptious strawberry brownies? A boxed cake mix makes these pink brownies light and fluffy and very...

    Hot Chocolate Dip

    3 reviews

    Serve hot chocolate dip with cookies and crackers to scoop up that classic cocoa flavor in dessert form.


    Gingerbread Martinis

    A gingerbread martini is a holiday party in a glass that blends gingerbread spice into a creamy espresso martini for...


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    Tequila Old-Fashioned

    Move over, margarita! In a tequila old-fashioned, the flavor of aged tequila really gets to shine.


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    Mashed Sweet Potatoes

    Mashed sweet potatoes have a delicately sweet flavor that rounds out savory dinners. This sweet side is every bit as...


    Nothing Bundt Cake Copycat

    Follow this Nothing Bundt Cake copycat to make the bakery's iconic "chocolate chocolate chip" cake. The steps are simple and...


    Chicken Francese

    3 reviews

    This lemony, buttery chicken Francese recipe is surprisingly simple, and marries perfectly browned chicken with a luxurious white wine sauce.

    Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie

    Whether served for brunch or dessert, this cinnamon roll apple pie never fails to impress.


    Königsberger Klopse (German Meatballs and Gravy)

    In this Oma-approved Königsberger klopse recipe, tender meatballs are cooked in a creamy white sauce flavored with capers and lemon.


    Mississippi Mud Cake

    2 reviews

    Fudgy, gooey and beloved all over the South, Mississippi mud cake is a crowd-pleasing chocolate dessert that wins hearts wherever...


    Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Pie Filling

    1 review

    Cinnamon rolls with apple pie filling combine two store-bought ingredients to make one speedy, yet delicious dessert.


    Irish Bangers and Mash

    Brimming with flavor, Irish bangers and mash hit the spot when you're looking for a hearty, comforting dinner to banish...


    White Chocolate Raspberry Cake

    With creamy frosting, fluffy vanilla-almond cake layers and a vibrant raspberry filling, this white chocolate raspberry cake is the ultimate...