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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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    Marinated Cucumbers

    Nothing says summer like crunchy marinated cucumbers chilled for the table. This marinated cucumber salad is a great side for...


    Mocha Ice Cream

    A coffee lover's dream, this mocha ice cream combines the rich flavors of cocoa and coffee for a delightful frozen...


    Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Bite into paradise: Our coconut chocolate chip cookies balance tropical coconut with luxurious chocolate for a truly indulgent cookie.


    Green Bean Chili

    This unexpected twist gives classic chili a summery makeover. Green bean chili is bold, beefy and zesty, and it might...


    Butter Pecan Cookies

    These buttery soft, flaky butter pecan cookies are rich in flavor and versatile enough to complement other desserts and sweet...


    Salsa Chili

    With just five ingredients (not counting an array of toppings) and 20 minutes of prep, you can have heaping bowls...


    Super Pizza Subs

    Easy to assemble and even easier to enjoy, these super pizza subs—with sauce, cheese and three meats—are always a hit.


    Apple Pie with Canned Filling

    Do you want an indulgent, sweet and spicy apple pie, but don’t have time to roll out your pastry, peel...

    Pork Tenderloin with Mushrooms

    Enjoy a hearty, comforting meal with this pork tenderloin with mushroom sauce. The slow cooker does all the work, delivering...


    Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

    Pumpkin cheesecake bars will help you use up that can of pumpkin for this fall dessert that's the perfect mashup...


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    Cappuccino Flats

    Coffee-infused and chocolate-dipped, these cappuccino flats seem so sophisticated. Nobody needs to know that they only took 30 minutes.


    Basic Chocolate Pinwheel Cookies

    Impress your guests with these visually appealing pinwheel cookies. Our easy-to-follow recipe combines classic vanilla and rich chocolate doughs into...


    Brownie Mix Cookies

    Our brownie mix cookies rely on a not-so-secret ingredient to yield moist, tender cookies in just 25 minutes. They're crunchy,...


    Pineapple Carrot Cake

    This pineapple carrot cake is sweet, tangy, fluffy and soft. It's perfect for snacking or when you want a dessert...


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    Chocolate Cream Pie

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    With a shortened baking window for the crust and a quickly cooked filling, our chocolate cream pie comes together with...


    Pumpkin Curry Soup

    This pumpkin curry soup infuses warm spices and hearty vegetables into the squash base, making it a delicious recipe to...


    Chocolate Oatmeal Bars

    Here's the perfect treat to tuck into a lunch box or serve as an after-school snack. This recipe for chocolate...

    Breaded Steaks

    This homespun, stick-to-your-ribs steak supper was always a favorite with us kids. Mom coated tender steaks with lightly seasoned bread...


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    Baked Ham with Pineapple

    Baked ham with pineapple and cherries is a timeless, festive main dish that looks as impressive as it tastes.


    Seven-Layer Gelatin Salad

    This colorful, showstopping seven-layer gelatin salad is a dessert that's as beautiful as it is delicious. It can be customized...


    Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake

    This strawberry swirl cheesecake is a true party pleaser. With a vanilla cheesecake filling, a swirl of homemade strawberry sauce...


    Salmon Dip

    This easy salmon dip gets a flavor boost from curry powder, basil and lemon juice. It’s a perfect paired with...


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    Fruit Cake

    This chewy, sweet and, most importantly, simple fruit cake recipe will bring joy to any holiday gathering. It's filled with...

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    Cinnamon Hard Candy

    Homemade cinnamon hard candy is a fun way to enjoy a spicy cinnamon sweet. It's an ideal topper when chopped...


    Banana Coffee Cake

    This banana coffee cake features bananas, cinnamon and pecans, plus cream cheese as a special ingredient that makes the texture...


    Crockpot Mashed Potatoes

    With minimal effort, Crockpot mashed potatoes guarantee fluffy, bright, and creamy bites. This recipe takes it a step further by...


    Teriyaki Meatballs

    Easy sweet-savory teriyaki meatballs are baked in a flavorful sauce and can be served in a number of ways! Skewered...


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    Poor Man’s Steak

    Poor man's steak combines ground beef with crackers to create a comforting steak dinner that fits any budget. We'll give...


    Cowboy Pasta Salad

    Cowboy pasta salad uses southwestern flavors, ground beef and rotini to create a Tex-Mex pasta salad mashup.