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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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    Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies

    If you're a fan of gingerbread cookies, you'll love these gingerbread cheesecake cookies. They have crisp edges but an overall chewy texture and a surprising cream cheese filling.

    Russian Buttercream

    Dress up your next bake with silky smooth Russian buttercream frosting.


    Chicken Potpie Pasta

    Craving chicken potpie, but not the part where you actually have to make one? Chicken potpie pasta brings all the...


    Karpatka Cake

    Polish cream cake—aka karpatka cake—is made by stuffing two choux pastry shell layers with a thick vanilla pastry cream.


    Pretzel Bread Bowls

    These soft, chewy and irresistibly salty pretzel bread bowls are the perfect vessels for serving soup all season long.

    Indian-Style Butter Gnocchi

    This butter gnocchi mixes Indian and Italian cuisines, bathing tender gnocchi in a creamy and richly spiced tomato sauce.


    Hot Chocolate Poke Cake

    Hot chocolate poke cake is a childhood dream come true. Each slice is filled with gooey marshmallow and crowned with...


    Philly Cheesesteak Soup

    This Philly cheesesteak soup tastes just like the classic sandwich, thanks to thin slices of steak, peppers, mushrooms and melted...


    Apple Pie Dip with Cinnamon Crisps

    This apple pie dip with cinnamon crisps gives you the opportunity to scoop up apple pie filling as if you...


    Supper Club Charcuterie Board

    Why go out when you can bring the supper club experience home? A relish tray-inspired supper club charcuterie board is...


    Pancake Muffins

    Pancake muffins fold all the essentials qualities of classic pancakes—including the maple syrup—into hand-held treats that are so easy to...


    Spinach Artichoke Dip Soup

    This spinach artichoke dip soup transforms creamy and cheesy spinach artichoke dip into a rich, veggie-packed, bright and brothy soup.


    Espresso Cream Soda

    Fizzy espresso cream soda is the latest viral drink recipe to take social media by storm.

    Pastitsio Soup

    This creamy, meaty and pasta-filled pastitsio soup recipe recreates the savory, warmly spiced flavor of Greek lasagna.


    Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

    These pumpkin oatmeal cookies are the perfect way to welcome the arrival of fall and cooler weather. Each one is...


    Pie Crust Cinnamon Rolls

    Easy, yummy pie crust cinnamon rolls are miniature treats with all the flavor and the icing of regular cinnamon buns...


    French Onion Gnocchi Soup

    This French onion gnocchi soup recipe turns classic French onion soup on its head with the addition of tender, plump...


    French Onion Monkey Bread

    This savory French onion monkey bread recipe bursts with flavor thanks to sweet caramelized onions, fresh herbs and a duo...


    Chicken Potpie Muffins

    These chicken potpie muffins are the grab-and-go version of the classic comfort food dish, with the welcome addition of cornbread.


    Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies

    These peanut butter and jelly cookies turn the classic sandwich into a freshly baked treat. Soft peanut butter cookies are...


    Pumpkin Quesadillas

    It takes only 15 minutes to put together flavorful, savory pumpkin quesadillas. The filling features pumpkin puree with black beans...


    Frosted Sugared Cranberry Cookies

    These frosted sugared cranberry cookies are a sweet, slightly tart treat. We mix dried cranberries into the sugar cookie dough,...

    Fried Apples and Onions

    Fried apples and onions infuse their contrasting flavors into a sweet and savory side for everything from pork to winter...


    Sheet-Pan Chicken Potpie

    Sheet-pan chicken potpie is for the crust lovers. This variation spreads the filling over a wider surface, enabling a higher...


    Gnudi (Ricotta Gnocchi)

    Gnudi, or delicate ricotta gnocchi, are surprisingly easy to make. Enjoy them with a simple tomato or butter sauce and...


    Gingerbread Crinkle Cookie Sandwiches

    Soft, chewy gingerbread cookies are stuffed with rich vanilla bean buttercream to make these party-worthy gingerbread crinkle cookie sandwiches.


    S’mores Cake

    With this s'mores cake, you can enjoy all the ooey-gooey goodness of everyone's favorite campfire treat without setting foot into...


    Harvest Mezcalita

    Toast the arrival of fall with this harvest mezcalita recipe that highlights the harmony between smoky mezcal and sweet apple...