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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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    Beef Manhattan

    If you've never heard of beef Manhattan, you're about to meet the open-faced sandwich of your dreams. This slow-cooker recipe...


    Mezcal Old-Fashioned

    When you are looking to impress, a mezcal old-fashioned recipe blends smoky mezcal, aged tequila and bitters for a bold,...


    Slow-Cooker Boursin Chicken Pasta

    This easy slow-cooker Boursin chicken pasta is comfort in a bowl. The rich and creamy cheese sauce bursts with the...


    Chicken Vesuvio

    Chicken vesuvio is a visually stunning dish that's just begging to be the centerpiece at your next dinner party or...


    Gnocchi Mac and Cheese

    Gnocchi mac and cheese might be the most indulgent mac and cheese ever. Instead of regular noodles, the recipe is...


    Stabilized Whipped Cream

    Instant pudding mix turns weepy whipped cream into stabilized whipped cream, which is strong and stiff enough to frost cakes...


    Copycat Trader Joe’s Maple Leaf Cookies

    With this copycat Trader Joe's maple leaf cookies recipe in hand, there's no need to visit the store! We pack...


    Ube Cookies

    Ube cookies are soft, chewy and filled generously with ube jam. White chocolate chips are studded throughout the cookies with...

    Dairy-Free Pumpkin Pie

    This dairy-free pumpkin pie delivers all the cozy flavor of the classic with none of the lactose thanks to almond...


    Slow-Cooker Cranberry Sauce

    Free up your stovetop when cooking for the holidays with this flavorful slow-cooker cranberry sauce recipe. This simple but classic...


    Apple Pie-Stuffed Cookies

    These pillowy apple-pie stuffed cookies provide you with a new way to enjoy your favorite fall dessert.


    Tiramisu Brownies

    Tiramisu brownies capture the flavors of tiramisu in a less formal and more chocolaty form, with instant espresso in the...


    Egg Puffs

    Cheesy egg puffs baked in muffin tins are protein-packed, flavorful and perfectly portioned for solo breakfasts or group gatherings.


    Salted Caramel Cookies

    Our salted caramel cookies combine homemade caramel and chocolate chunks with decadent brown-butter cookie base.


    Carrot Cake Latte

    Who says you can't have your cake and drink it too? This carrot cake latte with cream cheese cold foam...


    Malted Chocolate Chip Cookies

    A variation on the classic favorite, these malted chocolate chip cookies have a little something extra going on.


    Miso Gravy

    Miso gravy has the perfect mix of umami, nuance and depth. Everyone can smother their Thanksgiving plates with it—vegans and...

    Hot Honey

    When you keep a jar of hot honey in your pantry, suddenly every charcuterie board, brunch plate and late-night snack...


    French Blondies

    These French blondies are inspired by Taylor Swift's favorite cocktail, the French Blonde. Just like the drink, they're infused with...


    Sweet Potato Sugar Cookie Delight

    This sweet potato sugar cookie delight recipe layers a dessert-like sweet potato filling on top of a sugar cookie slab...


    Mushroom Gravy

    This mushroom gravy is a holiday must-have, especially if you'd rather skip the fuss of pan drippings.


    Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza

    For the nights you crave a burger and a slice at the same time, bacon cheeseburger pizza is your ticket...


    Sausage, Peppers and Potatoes

    This easy one-pan sausage, peppers and potatoes bake is a rustic, cozy meal that makes any weeknight feel special.

    7-Layer Salad

    This colorful 7-layer salad is as beautiful as it is delicious. Build it in a clear glass bowl to show...


    Pumpkin Truffles

    These bite-sized pumpkin truffles look and taste like pumpkins, thanks to pumpkin butter and puree mixed into the white chocolate...


    Dirty Chai Espresso Martini

    A dirty chai espresso martini is where cozy fall flavor meets speakeasy glamour.


    Slow-Cooker Marry Me Chicken

    Spend less time at the stove and more time with your honey by making flavorful slow-cooker marry me chicken.


    Pumpkin Spice Moscow Mule

    The pumpkin spice Moscow mule is an autumnal twist on the classic, spiked with cinnamon simple syrup and real pumpkin.


    Chicken Gnocchi Pesto Soup

    Chicken gnocchi pesto soup is rich and filling, yet takes less than 30 minutes to make. Get the crusty bread...