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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    Poolside Spritz

    A poolside spritz is perfect for sipping with your feet dangling in the water. It's like an Aperol spritz, but...


    Fire Crackers

    Alabama fire crackers are a beloved southern snack made with saltines, crushed red pepper flakes and ranch seasoning.


    Cottage Cheese Flatbread

    Up your protein game with this viral TikTok cottage cheese flatbread recipe. Use it to make sandwich wraps or pizza.


    Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos

    Instant Pot shredded tacos cook in less than 15 minutes, with almost zero effort. Save your energy for creative toppings,...


    Dirty Shirley

    The Dirty Shirley is everything you loved about a Shirley Temple as a kid, but this cocktail is all grown-up...


    Creamy Caesar Dressing

    Meet the creamy Caesar dressing our entire Test Kitchen is obsessed with—no raw eggs required.


    Cherry Bomb Cocktail

    This cherry bomb cocktail is a summer stunner that is all about real cherry flavor, with a hit of lime...


    Banana Pudding Lush

    The creamy, dreamy layers of this banana pudding lush will have your family going bananas.

    Prosciutto-Wrapped Figs in a Blanket

    These prosciutto-wrapped figs in a blanket strike the perfect sweet-and-savory balance with jammy figs, creamy goat cheese, crispy prosciutto and...


    Blueberry Lemonade

    This vibrant blueberry lemonade is bursting with sweet-tart flavor—perfect to share on sunny days.


    Gouda Grits

    These cheesy Gouda grits are rich, cozy and the kind of side you’ll want to eat straight from the pot.


    Whipped Goat Cheese Dip

    This easy whipped goat cheese dip—made with hot honey, cream cheese and fresh herbs—is sure to become a party favorite.


    Caramel Crunch Cornflake Brownies

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    With an extra-thick top layer of caramel-coated cereal, caramel crunch cornflake brownies are breathtaking!


    Kansas City Burnt Ends

    Kansas City burnt ends may take all day in the smoker, but that first bite of tender, saucy brisket makes...


    Creamy Miso Pasta

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    This creamy miso pasta is a quick and easy comfort, with noodles tossed in a silky, umami-packed sauce made with...


    Barbecue Spaghetti

    This Memphis classic transforms leftover pulled pork into a comforting barbecue spaghetti.


    Lion’s Head Meatballs

    Tender lion's head meatballs—much larger and fluffier than typical meatballs—are a Chinese delicacy with a fun appearance and a balanced...

    Chocolate Thumbprints with Irish Cream Ganache

    Chocolate thumbprints with Irish cream ganache are festive cookies that can see you through two very different holidays.


    Miso Chicken Thighs

    1 Reviews

    Don’t let that tub of white miso sit in the back of your fridge. Mix it with butter and use...


    Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats

    1 Reviews

    Prep these cinnamon roll overnight oats the night before, and in the morning enjoy a cinnamon-spiced breakfast that tastes like...


    Fruit Salad with Fish Sauce Dressing

    1 Reviews

    Fish sauce is the secret ingredient in this fruit salad, where peaches, blackberries and a sliced serrano get a salty-sweet...


    Cookie Dough Bark

    1 Reviews

    Chocolate chip cookie dough bark is gluten free and safe to eat, making it perfect for every kind of cookie...


    Peanut Butter Miso Cookies

    Sweet but savory, tender but crunchy, and easy but impressive, peanut butter miso cookies shake up the status quo.

    Mexican Tuna Salad

    Upgrade plain old tuna by making this bold and slightly spicy Mexican tuna salad with corn and black beans.


    Homemade Fig Jam

    Just four standard jam-making ingredients keep our fig jam recipe simple and accessible.


    Banh Mi Burgers

    1 Reviews

    These beef and pork banh mi burgers are what happens when your favorite Vietnamese sandwich meets burger night. Juicy pan-seared...


    Za’atar Pesto Mac and Cheese

    Za’atar pesto mac and cheese proves that unexpected ingredients can elevate even the most cherished recipes.


    Kale Caesar Pasta Salad

    2 Reviews

    This easy kale Caesar pasta salad is sure to be the talk of the neighborhood at your next cookout.


    Lemon Crinkle Cookies

    Everyone loves the citrusy, zingy flavor of classic lemon crinkle cookies. Make these soft, flavorful treats for holidays, bake sales,...