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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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    Grilled Chicken Tacos

    Grilled chicken tacos combine marinated, seasoned chicken with tons of toppings in warm tortillas.


    Triple-Ginger Biscotti

    Dark molasses, warm spices and a white chocolate drizzle make these triple-ginger biscotti a cookie worth gifting.


    Chocolate Crunch Cake

    Chocolate crunch cake is a viral treat that was made for chocolate lovers. Chocolate cake in itself is delicious, but...


    Freezer Door Margaritas

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    Perfectly chilled, tangy, boozy and ready to drink, freezer door margaritas are worth clearing out a bit of space in...


    Blackberry Mimosas

    Serving a crowd at your next summertime brunch will be a breeze with this pitcher-ready recipe for blackberry mimosas.


    Italian Nachos

    Sorry, pizza. All your scrumptious toppings are now being allocated to platters of tantalizing Italian nachos.


    Cabbage Crunch Rice Salad with Peanut Dressing

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    Leftover rice languishing in the fridge? This cabbage crunch rice salad with peanut dressing is a great way to give...


    Mojito Margarita

    This mojito margarita is bright, minty, bubbly and built for summer sipping.

    Raspberry Logs

    These pale pink raspberry log cookies bursting with berry flavor, and studded with chocolate chips.


    Chocolate Panettone Cookies

    These rich and buttery chocolate panettone cookies channel the deliciousness of the Italian holiday bread—with much less effort. A slathering...


    Blueberry Basil Smash

    Fresh blueberries, basil and bourbon create a vibrant blueberry basil smash, perfect for warm-weather happy hours.


    Red Velvet Nothing Bundt Cakes Copycat

    If you’re a fan of red velvet, put this red velvet Nothing Bundt Cakes copycat recipe at the top of...


    Biscoff Lasagna

    This no-bake Biscoff lasagna is creamy and light, with cookie butter and speculoos cookies in every bite.


    Avocado Basil Dressing

    This avocado basil dressing comes together in a blender with a handful of fresh ingredients, including basil, avocado, green onions,...


    Copycat Cafe Zupas Chicken Pesto Sandwich

    Don't live near a Cafe Zupas? Never fear, you can make their chicken salad with pesto sauce at home for...


    Pineapple Mimosas

    A pineapple mimosa swaps in pineapple juice for orange juice and, suddenly, your mimosa has vacation vibes with almost no...


    Pesto Beans

    With 14 grams each of fiber and protein, 30-minute pesto beans will come to the rescue when everyone is getting...

    Asian Turkey Meatballs

    3 Reviews

    These juicy Asian turkey meatballs are baked in the oven and glazed in a sweet and savory sauce. They make...


    Blackberry Velvet Cake

    1 Reviews

    This blackberry velvet cake is the perfect warm-weather twist on a traditional red velvet cake. With fresh berries for vibrant...


    Sweet Potato Nachos

    Whether shared as a game-day snack or served as an easy weeknight dinner, these sweet potato nachos are sure to...


    Copycat Iced Dunkalatte

    Copycat iced Dunkalattes are a New England-inspired drink that coffee lovers will wish they tried sooner.


    Two-Ingredient Pizza Dough

    No time for yeasted dough? This two-ingredient pizza dough takes 15 minutes.


    Shakshuka Pizza with Za’atar Meatballs

    1 Reviews

    This shakshuka pizza with za'atar meatballs recipe bakes eggs, mozzarella, feta, shakshuka sauce and well-spiced lamb meatballs on a homemade...

    Miso Butter

    This miso butter recipe balances salty, sweet and citrusy tastes and flavors in a multipurpose spread that will change your...


    Pesto Parmesan Crisps

    These pesto Parmesan crisps are a quick and savory cracker-like snack. Just two ingredients—shredded Parmesan and pesto sauce—are melted into...


    Savory Pesto Babka

    Savory pesto babka with Parmesan cheese is the delicious twist we've been waiting for. Snack on slices throughout the day,...


    Mexican Street Corn Rice Salad

    This Mexican street corn rice salad with cotija cheese, creamy mayo and lime makes a refreshing addition to any Mexican-inspired...


    Seafoam Frosting

    2 Reviews

    With caramel notes from brown sugar, seafoam frosting is a dreamy, cloudlike meringue frosting for all your cake and cupcake...


    Green Goddess Pasta Salad

    This fresh and herb-flavored green goddess pasta salad is a tasty way to celebrate the arrival of warmer weather.