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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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    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

    2 Reviews

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


    The Elvis PB Banana Sandwich

    This Elvis peanut butter and banana sandwich with bacon is sure to have you all shook up.


    Ube Brownies

    With a striking purple crumb and pockets of melty white chips, these ube brownies will be the most eye-catching bars...


    Key Lime Colada

    This Key lime colada is basically a Key lime pie you can drink through a straw. And yes, the graham...

    Strawberry Apple Crisp

    Summer meets fall with this easy strawberry apple crisp. Serve it warm with ice cream or whipped cream for the...


    Cantaloupe Paloma

    When you think of cantaloupe, you might not think of cocktails or juice. But this cantaloupe paloma really is worth...


    Rum Swizzle

    Whether served poolside or on the porch, a tropical rum swizzle is the perfect summer cocktail.


    Dry-Rub French Fries

    These dry-rub french fries pack all the bold, smoky flavor of a backyard barbecue into a single crispy bite.


    Louisiana Crunch Cake

    1 Reviews

    Louisiana crunch cake is every coconut lover's dream come true, with crispy coconut baked onto the exterior of the tender,...


    Strawberry Pop-Tart Cookies

    These strawberry Pop-Tart cookies are every '90s kid's dream.


    Ice Cream Cupcakes

    We all scream for ice cream cupcakes—especially when they have a graham cracker base and marshmallow frosting.


    Zucchini Gnocchi

    2 Reviews

    Overwhelmed by all the zucchini coming from your garden? Zucchini gnocchi to the rescue!

    Smoked Bacon and Jalapeno Mac and Cheese

    Smoked bacon and jalapeno mac and cheese isn't like anything from a box. The tangy, cheesy sauce is studded with...


    Kansas City Cheesy Corn

    Kansas City cheesy corn is the kind of bubbling, bacon-loaded casserole that captures the classic barbecue potluck feel—it's creamy, cheesy...


    Lexington-Style Pulled Pork

    1 Reviews

    Bring a taste of North Carolina barbecue to your kitchen with this easy slow-cooker version of Lexington-style pulled pork.


    Knickerbocker Glory Sundae

    If you love old-fashioned soda fountains but don't have one nearby, make a knickerbocker glory sundae at home. It's a...


    Cowboy Coleslaw

    Cowboy coleslaw is a flavor-packed mashup of cowboy caviar and coleslaw tossed with a creamy chipotle dressing and topped with...


    Red, White and Blue Dessert Skewers

    These festive red, white and blue dessert skewers are the perfect grand finale for your Fourth of July festivities.


    Blackberry Bramble

    Toast to the summer season with this refreshing gin-based blackberry bramble cocktail.


    Copycat Bonefish Grill Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos

    These copycat Bonefish Grill bang bang shrimp tacos have everything you love about the restaurant dish, from the sweet and...


    Shaved Mango Yogurt Bowl

    Grating frozen fruit over purple chia pudding gives this shaved mango yogurt bowl its showstopping snow-cone look.

    Fish Sauce Wings

    1 Reviews

    Score a touchdown with these crispy fried fish sauce wings. The Vietnamese chicken wings are salty, sweet and hard to...


    Red Slaw

    Give your next cookout a kick of North Carolina flavor with this crisp, sweet and tangy red slaw, named for...


    Baby Corn Elote (Mexican Street Corn)

    2 Reviews

    This baby corn elote recipe takes everything you love about Mexican street corn and miniaturizes it.


    Vietnamese Garlic Noodles

    1 Reviews

    An unlikely combo of fish sauce and Parmesan makes these Vietnamese garlic noodles hard to stop eating.


    Dr Pepper Pie

    1 Reviews

    Dr Pepper pie is a custardy, rich summer dessert that reimagines the favorite soda flavor into a float-inspired pie.


    Crispy Pasta Salad

    2 Reviews

    Ever heard of crispy pasta salad? Our colorful (and crunchy) recipe is a flavorful mashup of viral crispy pasta and...