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Learn how to cook with step-by-step guides from the Taste of Home Test Kitchen. Our experts will walk you through the techniques you need to master must-try dishes and desserts.

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    Cream Cheese Candy

    These peppermint-flavored cream cheese candies are a simple, old-fashioned treat.


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    Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes

    Sour cream mashed potatoes enriched with cream, seasonings and butter are fluffy and tangy, promising a standout side dish when...


    Stuffed Cornish Hens

    Our recipe for stuffed Cornish hens includes an herby cornbread stuffing that you bake both with the bird and in...


    Pecan Logs

    These pecan logs are easier to make than many traditional versions, but just as tasty. Using store-bought caramels for the...


    Christmas Cheese Ball

    When we’re in need of an easy appetizer for the holidays, we always come back to this Christmas cheese ball....


    Peppermint Meringue Cookies

    These peppermint meringue cookies sing of Christmas cheer with their festive flavor and snowy hue. With just five ingredients and...


    Confetti Spaghetti

    Loaded with beef, cheese and a rainbow of veggies, this festive confetti spaghetti lives up to its name, making any...


    Walnut Cookies

    These walnut cookies combine a rich, nutty flavor with a tender and buttery texture. Perfect for any occasion, they can...

    Cranberry Cherry Pie

    Sweet-tart cranberry cherry pie is a bright fruit dessert that's speedy, straightforward and worthy of a holiday potluck. It's easy...


    Crescent Roll Pizza Casserole

    All the best parts of a meat lover’s pizza are baked into this buttery, bubbling crescent roll pizza casserole, and...


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    Flank Steak

    With an overnight soy sauce marinade, a quick sear on a hot grill and the correct slicing technique (always against...


    M&M Cookie Bars

    M&M cookie bars are chewy, buttery and dangerously easy to make—consider yourself warned.


    Stovetop Pot Roast

    In my busy house, one-pot dishes are frequently counted on to save our family dinner. If that sounds familiar, this...


    Sausage Stew

    Italian sausage stew is a zesty twist on an old comfort classic—and it might taste even better the next day.


    Creamy Mushroom Chicken

    Perfect for an elegant date night or a comforting meal with the family, creamy mushroom chicken can be on the...


    Broccoli Carrot Salad

    Broccoli carrot salad is one of those wonderful dishes that's ideal for summer grilling season but just as appealing year-round....


    Kielbasa and Sauerkraut

    You'll love this hearty kielbasa and sauerkraut meal on cold winter nights. The tender apples, kraut and smoked sausage give...

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    Peanut Butter Pancakes

    Peanut butter in pancakes? Yes, please! This heartier take on the breakfast classic is topped with honey butter for a...


    Cheesy Wild Rice Soup

    Velveeta and condensed soup cling to every grain, and crumbled bacon adds an irresistible smoky finish to this cheesy wild...


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    Taco Pizza

    Two dinner faves come together in this taco pizza. Ready the sprinkle cheese and the hot sauce!


    Mom’s Buttermilk Cookies

    These soft, tangy buttermilk cookies are topped with creamy frosting are easy to make and perfect for any occasion.


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    Chocolate Chip Muffins

    Make homemade chocolate chip muffins for the perfect breakfast treat or afternoon snack.


    Baked Rice with Sausage

    Enjoy the savory delight of baked rice with sausage, an easy and comforting casserole ideally suited to family meals. This...

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    Ham Casserole

    If you're looking for something quick and comforting that puts leftover ham to good use, this ham casserole is the...


    Cinnamon Raisin Bread

    There's no need to go to a bakery for cinnamon raisin bread when you can make one that's just as...


    Fruit Salad Dressing

    Make this sweet-tart fruit salad dressing to toss into a big bowl of seasonal fruit.


    Easy Beef Stroganoff

    This easy beef stroganoff recipe may come together in less than 30 minutes, but it will have everyone satisfied for...


    Chicken Fajita Pitas

    Our chicken fajita pitas recipe combines grilled chicken, shredded cheese and fresh salsa with charred onions and peppers, all tucked...


    Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies

    Peanut butter and chocolate create an irresistible duo in these luscious peanut butter swirl brownies. The fudgy chocolate base perfectly...