How to Cook

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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    How to Cook Corn on the Cob, 7 Ways

    Preparing this summer staple doesn't have to be a challenge. We share everything you need to know about how to cook corn on the cob. Pick your favorite of seven different methods!

    How to Make a Colorful Crudités Platter

    Turn veggies and dip into a striking crudités platter with our step-by-step guide.


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    How to Build a Gingerbread Cottage

    Here’s how to build the gingerbread cottage from the cover of our Taste of Home Christmas 2026 cookbook, including a...


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    How to Cut a Watermelon

    That giant watermelon on your counter isn't nearly as intimidating as it looks. Here's how to cut a watermelon into...


    Watermelon Feta Salad

    Watermelon feta salad is the sweet-and-savory summer side you’ll keep coming back to. Juicy watermelon, salty feta and fresh mint...

    Blueberry Brie Grilled Cheese

    The addition of hot honey gives this blueberry Brie grilled cheese a slow, sneaky heat that keeps you reaching for...


    Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich

    After much testing, we developed a formula for the best peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

    Rhubarb Jam

    You don't need a canning kettle, a candy thermometer or any preserving experience to pull off this rhubarb jam.


    Shrimp Linguine with Saffron Sauce

    Saffron is the star of this silky shrimp linguine with saffron sauce, bringing brilliant color and its subtly luxurious aroma.


    Chicago Deep-Dish Panzanella

    Deluxe pizza toppings, toasted focaccia cubes and a pizzeria-inspired vinaigrette make this Chicago deep-dish panzanella a salad to remember.


    Mexican Street Corn Hot Dog

    We love Mexican street corn so much that we turned it into a topping with these Mexican street corn hot...

    Transfusion Cocktail

    Whether enjoyed out on the fairway or while relaxing on the porch at home, a refreshing Transfusion cocktail is a...


    Gooey Peanut Butter Cookie Bars

    With a layer of sweetened condensed milk running through them, these gooey peanut butter cookie bars are an indulgence waiting...


    Zucchini Coffee Cake Muffins

    These zucchini coffee cake muffins are the ideal late summer treat for breakfast or brunch—and a great way to use...


    Peach Delight

    When fragrant peaches fill the farm stands and produce aisles, don't waste a minute. Pick up an armload and slice...


    Zuccamole (Zucchini Guacamole)

    No avocados? No problem. This creamy zucchini guacamole transforms humble zucchini into a fresh dip that's surprisingly similar to the...

    Pesto alla Trapanese

    Pesto alla Trapanese is like regular pesto, but with tomatoes and almonds instead of pine nuts.


    Copycat Lofthouse Sugar Cookie Bars

    With their soft cookie base and a cloud of sweet pastel buttercream on top, these copycat Lofthouse cookie bars taste...


    No-Churn Frozen Yogurt

    No ice cream maker? No problem! This instant no-churn frozen yogurt is thick, creamy and bursting with fresh berry flavor.


    Corn Cookies

    Our corn cookies with whipped honey-cinnamon butter are a summer dessert dream.


    Pickled Pineapple

    A jar of this fresh pickled pineapple in the fridge means there's always a little extra sweet heat on standby...


    Lomi Lomi Salmon

    Learn how to make lomi lomi salmon, an easy Hawaiian dish of simple salt-cured salmon, tomatoes and onions.


    Fudgy Zucchini Brownies

    Have a surplus of zucchini sitting in the fridge? Use them in these ultra-decadent, supremely moist and deeply fudgy zucchini...


    Copycat Cava Harissa Honey Chicken

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    This copycat Cava harissa honey chicken recipe nails the sweet, spicy, smoky flavor of the restaurant version.


    Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Harissa Vinaigrette

    The craggy surface of these crispy smashed potatoes catches every drop of the spicy-sweet harissa vinaigrette.

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    Haupia

    Silky, creamy and lightly sweet haupia is a traditional Hawaiian dessert made for coconut lovers.


    Sticky Rice

    Once you know how to make sticky rice, mango sticky rice is just a few extra steps away.


    Pistachio Cinnamon Rolls

    We added chopped pistachios to our best cinnamon rolls and wound up with these extra-indulgent pistachio cinnamon rolls.


    Strawberry Crunch Poke Cake

    This novelty-inspired strawberry crunch poke cake recipe will have you humming the ice cream truck jingle between every bite.


    Peach Moscow Mule

    A peach Moscow mule—made with vodka, peach puree and fizzy ginger beer—pairs perfectly with warm summer afternoons on a porch.


    Peanut Butter and Mayo Sandwich

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    The most unusual Southern recipe out there? It has to be this peanut butter and mayo sandwich.