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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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    Creole Shrimp and Sausage

    This Creole shrimp and sausage recipe is hearty, flavorful and on the table in 30 minutes.


    Tomato Tuna Tower Salad

    In this quick and easy tomato tuna tower salad recipe, thick slices of juicy, ripe tomatoes serve as the perfect...


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    Overnight Steel-Cut Oats

    These overnight steel-cut oats are briefly simmered and then chilled for a perfect texture that stands up to any topping....


    Hawaiian Roll Croutons

    Need to use up some Hawaiian rolls? Homemade Hawaiian roll croutons make a perfect, lightly sweet and crunchy topping for...


    Korean Chicken Crunch Wrap

    Korean chicken crunch wraps are an everything-but-the-kitchen-sink recipe that takes odds and ends and turns them into something exciting.


    Tomato Martini

    This tomato water martini gives the signature summer produce the spotlight it deserves at happy hour.


    Zucchini Butter

    Looking for an unusual way to use up mounds of zucchini and summer squash? Zucchini butter is a flexible condiment...


    Muffuletta Pasta Salad

    This easy muffuletta pasta salad recipe combines all the flavors you love from the classic New Orleans sandwich and transforms...

    Pumpkin Chia Pudding

    Pumpkin chia pudding is a creamy, fall-inspired recipe that’s easy to make ahead for breakfast or dessert. It’s naturally sweetened...


    Coffee Granita

    When you're craving a refreshing frozen treat, a simple coffee granita hits the spot.


    Strawberry Pretzel Salad Poke Cake

    This strawberry pretzel salad poke cake is a fresh and fruity mashup of two of our all-time favorite strawberry desserts.


    Tangy Grilled Pineapple Chicken

    This juicy grilled pineapple chicken recipe brings summery, tropical flavor to the table.


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    Apple Cider Doughnut Cake

    Baked in a Bundt pan, this cozy apple cider doughnut cake looks like a jumbo doughnut, complete with a sparkling...


    Detroit Greek Salad

    A Detroit Greek salad includes all your favorite Greek salad components, plus a few unexpected ingredients that pack in even...


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    Earl Grey Tiramisu

    Earl Grey tiramisu is a wonderfully unexpected fall dessert, with plenty of floral and citrusy flavor.


    Pistachio Pesto

    A delicious twist on the classic basil spread, Sicilian pistachio pesto has exceptional flavor and a lovely green color.


    Tomato Jam

    This refrigerated tomato jam recipe makes a small batch of the sweet-and-savory spread that upgrades everything from cheese trays to...

    Frozen Whipped Lemonade

    Summer fun just got a little sweeter with this refreshing frozen whipped lemonade.


    Golden Apple Pie

    Simmered apple juice thickens the filling of this Golden Delicious apple pie into a glossy, cinnamon-scented layer that slices clean...


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    Cranberry Curd Bars

    A festive fall twist on classic lemon bars, these cranberry curd bars feature a homemade cranberry filling that delivers vibrant...


    Mochi Cookies

    Our recipe for mochi cookies takes classic chocolate chip cookies and makes them even better by adding a surprise chewy...


    Stuffed Sub Salad Sandwich

    This stuffed sub salad sandwich recipe takes a savory mix of turkey, veggies, smoky bacon and a peppery ranch dressing,...


    Cookie Dough-Stuffed Dates

    When you need a sweet treat, these cookie dough-stuffed dates are a tasty, naturally sweetened, healthy-ish snack.

    Carajillo

    When you learn how to make a carajillo, you can have your daily dose of caffeine and a cocktail in...


    Blueberry Crinkle Cookies

    These blueberry crinkle cookies are stunning, thanks to a summery blue hue peeking out from a crackled, confectioners' sugar surface.


    Strawberry Freezer Jam

    Strawberry freezer jam is a delicious homemade jam for all your toast, biscuit and dessert needs. No fussing with a...


    Greek Meatballs

    These juicy baked Greek meatballs are a Mediterranean twist on a weeknight favorite. Seasoned with fresh mint, dill and tangy...


    Vegan Breakfast Burritos

    Pack your morning with the protein in a vegan breakfast burrito. The easy hand-held wrap is filled with black beans,...


    Soda Cracker Pie

    This vintage dessert combines crunchy saltine crackers, fluffy meringue and walnuts for a sweet-and-salty soda cracker pie that's surprisingly simple...