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.

Add Filter

    French Blonde Cocktail

    The French Blonde cocktail is a modern classic with pop-star energy. It's floral, citrus-forward and effortlessly cool.


    Creme Brulee Cupcakes

    1 Reviews

    Break out the kitchen torch! These creme brulee cupcakes combine two classic desserts into a totally modern recipe.


    Slow-Cooker Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

    Think outside the blue box with this slow-cooker pumpkin mac and cheese recipe. Adding pumpkin, spices and sage puts an...


    Slow-Cooker Thai-Inspired Turkey Lasagna

    This slow-cooker Thai-inspired turkey lasagna is a creamy, aromatic twist on classic Italian lasagna. Lean turkey, colorful vegetables and a...


    Twisted Italian Meatballs

    1 Reviews

    Twisted Italian meatballs earn their name with surprises at every turn. With four kinds of meat, a gooey mozzarella center,...


    Chicken Parma Rosa

    6 Reviews

    Chicken Parma rosa is a cozy Italian slow-cooker meal featuring tender chicken, sweet-tart tomatoes and fresh spinach in a creamy,...


    Creme Brulee Doughnuts

    Use your thumbs (or the back of a spoon) to crack through the smooth-as-glass sugar topping of these pastry cream-filled...


    Strawberry Lemonade Cake

    This strawberry lemonade cake combines a citrus-scented, tender butter cake with strawberry cream cheese frosting for a sweet and tangy...

    Biscuits de Fromage

    Sophistication radiates off these biscuits de fromage, from the chunks of nutty pecorino and pistachios to the fresh thyme, dried...


    Marry Me Salmon

    1 Reviews

    There may be plenty of fish in the sea, but this is the only (Marry Me) salmon recipe you'll ever...


    Shamrock Shake Pie

    3 Reviews

    Shamrock Shake pie is a creamy, minty and simple no-bake pie that tastes just like the iconic McDonald's St. Patrick's...


    Carrot Cake Cinnamon Rolls

    These carrot cake cinnamon rolls deliver the perfect springy flavor mashup, enabling you to have dessert for breakfast. They're super...


    Slow-Cooker Hot Honey Barbecue Pulled Pork Sliders

    These slow-cooker hot honey barbecue pulled pork sliders are great for weeknight dinners or game-day get-togethers.


    Miso Ramen

    Rich but still light, miso ramen delivers comfort in a bowl. With its chewy noodles, seasonal vegetables and soft egg,...


    Pistachio Cheesecake Bars

    1 Reviews

    Real pistachios—no extracts or artificial flavorings—make these pistachio cheesecake bars taste their very best.


    Pull-Apart Deviled Egg Easter Carrot

    These seasonally inspired pull-apart deviled eggs for Easter are made with sun-dried tomatoes and roasted red peppers for the carrot,...


    Irish Cream Poke Cake

    2 Reviews

    This Irish cream poke cake is for anyone who likes a bit of Baileys in their coffee (or coffee in...

    Cheddar Bay Biscuit Chicken Potpie

    2 Reviews

    This Cheddar Bay Biscuit chicken potpie recipe is a marriage between two tried-and-true favorites: chicken potpie and Red Lobster's Cheddar...


    Potato Stroganoff

    Our potato Stroganoff recipe replaces egg noodles with spuds that soak up every last drop of the creamy, tangy sauce.


    Creamy Peanut Butter Pudding

    Peanut butter pudding cooks entirely on the stovetop and can be chilled ahead for make-ahead treats or easy entertaining.


    Fish Taco Bowl

    1 Reviews

    This fish taco bowl brings all the flavors of classic tacos into an easy, customizable meal you can eat with...


    Roasted Cabbage Caesar Salad

    1 Reviews

    If you're not on the cabbage train yet, this roasted cabbage Caesar salad is guaranteed to get you on board.


    Reuben Sliders

    Instead of just one sandwich, this Reuben sliders recipe makes 12 mini sandwiches for your game-day or St. Patrick's day...

    Dirty Cabbage

    1 Reviews

    If you like dirty rice, you'll like dirty cabbage too. It's full of flavor and has a little bit of...


    Italian Penicillin Soup (Pastina Soup)

    3 Reviews

    Feeling sick? Do what Nonna would do and make a batch of this soothing Italian penicillin soup.


    Passion Fruit Tart

    This passion fruit tart is ready for any occasion: for a summer party outside, on a cold winter evening by...


    Tagliatelle Bolognese

    With tender beef, pancetta and a long gentle simmer, this tagliatelle Bolognese delivers classic Italian comfort in every bite.


    Ube Cake

    Our ube cake has two fluffy ube cake layers sandwiching an ube jam, and everything is frosted in ube Swiss...


    Bao Buns (Baozi)

    Craving bao buns? Make these popular Chinese steamed pork buns at home with our step-by-step family recipe.