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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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    Chicken Parmesan with Vodka Sauce

    Chicken Parmesan with vodka sauce is a decadent, elevated take on the Italian classic. Crispy golden chicken is topped with...


    Saffron Risotto

    Saffron risotto is a satisfying, splurge-worthy side that pairs well with chicken, beef, veal and seafood.


    Black Velvet Cocktail

    Elevate your next St. Patrick's Day celebration with a black velvet cocktail toast. With champagne and Guinness stout, it's an...


    Miso-Roasted Carrots

    These sweet and savory miso-roasted carrots are a terrific way to upgrade any meal.


    Chicken Po’Boy

    Have a taste of authentic New Orleans with these chicken po'boy sandwiches, made with a zippy remoulade sauce.


    Sourdough Waffles

    Crispy on the outside with tender interiors, these sourdough waffles get their depth of flavor from a scoop of bubbly...


    Whipped Cottage Cheese and Hot Honey Peach Crostini

    Our whipped cottage cheese and hot honey peach crostini recipe combines two trendy ingredients into one dinner party appetizer.


    Steamrolled Sweet Potatoes

    3 Reviews

    Steamrolled sweet potatoes are steamed, halved, smashed, then roasted and broiled to achieve a perfectly crispy texture. This sweet and...

    Baked Fried Rice

    1 Reviews

    This baked fried rice recipe contains all the flavor without the fuss. It's a hands-off, flavor-packed variation that will quickly...


    Banana Pudding Tiramisu

    1 Reviews

    Banana pudding tiramisu is our springy take on the classic Italian dessert.


    Slow-Cooker Chicken Cordon Bleu

    2 Reviews

    Capture the classic flavors of ham, Swiss cheese and creamy sauce in this weeknight-friendly slow-cooker chicken cordon bleu.


    Crab Cake Sandwich

    Combine a soft brioche bun, zingy remoulade sauce and a seafood patty to make a delicious crab cake sandwich.


    Parchment Paper Gyros

    6 Reviews

    Gyro meat that's made without a spit? It can be done! This viral method uses parchment paper to flatten seasoned...


    Tahini Butter

    Five pantry staples unite to create a bold, umami-rich butter that transforms anything it touches.


    Cookie Butter

    Homemade cookie butter is a rich, perfectly spiced creamy spread made with Biscoff cookies that can be made in minutes.


    Marry Me Chicken Soup

    1 Reviews

    No other soup will do once you taste the alluring Italian flavors of Marry Me chicken soup.


    Gin Daisy

    A modern take on a 19th-century favorite, this gin daisy cocktail is crisp, rosy and topped with just enough bubbles...

    Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Introduce tahini to your favorite chocolate desserts. Its nutty, savory richness pairs beautifully with the semisweet chips in our tahini...


    Pistachio Butter

    1 Reviews

    Homemade pistachio butter blends toasted pistachios, coconut oil, a splash of vanilla and a pinch of salt into a creamy,...


    Pull-Apart Pie

    Pull-apart pie is a fun and beautiful way to serve blueberry, apple and cherry pie—all at the same time.


    Easter Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Easter chocolate chip cookies are soft, chewy and loaded with colorful pastel M&M’s candies instead of traditional morsels. They’re a...


    Avocado Brownies

    These avocado brownies are everything you love about classic brownies, with ripe avocado adding extra moisture and a sneaky boost...


    Cranberry Orange Cookies

    Cranberry orange cookies with a sparkly sugar coating may look and taste like the holidays, but they're delicious any time...

    Million-Dollar Dip

    3 Reviews

    The rave reviews and compliments you'll receive upon serving this rich and creamy million-dollar dip will make you feel like...


    Turkey Bolognese

    3 Reviews

    Turkey Bolognese is a lighter twist on the classic Italian sauce, simmered slowly with ground turkey, vegetables, tomatoes and red...


    Halva

    Pistachio halva is a sweet treat made with tahini that melts the moment it hits your tongue.


    Spinach Banana Muffins

    These spinach banana muffins may be green, but they taste like a classic sweet banana nut muffin. Spinach blended into...


    Easter Bunny Bait

    1 Reviews

    If you want to ensure the Easter Bunny makes a stop at your home, our no-bake sweet and salty Easter...


    Corned Beef Egg Rolls

    These crispy corned beef egg rolls are a delicious way to use up leftover corned beef and cabbage from your...