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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    Carrot Cake Sheet Cake

    Our carrot cake sheet cake recipe puts everyone’s favorite cake on the table without the need to fuss over building...


    Creamy Potato Soup

    This old-fashioned creamy potato soup recipe is hearty, starchy and satisfying. Each bite will warm you up from the inside...


    Apricot Cobbler

    Apricot cobbler is packed with loads of the sweet stone fruit, plus a touch of warm spices. The buttery biscuit...


    Rice Dressing

    This rice dressing is the perfect marriage of tasty dressing flavors and broth-infused rice. It's simple to make, plus it's...


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    Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole

    Combine chicken, rich sour cream and pantry staples to make this Ritz cracker chicken casserole, a classic hot dish that's...


    Mother’s Walnut Cake

    Indulge in our homemade walnut cake! It is a versatile treat perfect for any time of day and elevated with...


    Sausage and Potato Skillet

    A sausage and potato skillet meal is comforting, filling and easy to make. As a bonus, it all happens in...


    Hawaiian Cake

    Hawaiian cake, also called Hawaiian wedding cake, is a large sheet cake topped with pineapple, coconut, maraschino cherries and walnuts...

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    Easy Lasagna

    We make our easy lasagna recipe with a creamy cottage cheese filling and a make-ahead meat sauce. When you’re ready...


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    Strawberry-Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake

    Inspired by the retro dessert, rhubarb takes pineapple’s spotlight in this stunning strawberry-rhubarb upside-down cake.


    No-Bake Blueberry Pie

    It's a wonder what you can do with five ingredients plus whipped cream topping, especially considering one of those ingredients...


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    Boiled Dinner

    This boiled dinner recipe turns corned beef into a full bore one-pot meal. It's a perfect meal to drive out...


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    Sausage Cheese Puffs

    These savory, cheesy bites are easy to make and perfect for party time, snack time or whenever you’re craving something...


    Jelly Roll Cake

    Twice I've won first place at our county fair with this recipe. I enjoy trying new recipes and cooking for...


    Banana Yeast Bread

    Sick of the same old banana bread? Banana yeast bread offers a spongy twist on the familiar cakey crumb.


    Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

    These chocolate shortbread cookies offer a rich, buttery texture with a hint of cocoa. Easy to make, with simple pantry...


    Salmon Steak

    Ready in just 20 minutes, this special salmon steak is flavorful, easy to make and the ultimate meal...

    Strawberry Rhubarb Sauce

    This strawberry rhubarb sauce imparts its sweet, springy flavor on any dessert you choose.


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    Old-Fashioned Whoopie Pies

    These classic whoopie pies are a delicious cake-cookie hybrid, filled with a fluffy vanilla-tinged frosting. They are one of our...


    Baked Bluegill

    If you love to fish, this baked bluegill recipe is a great way to serve your catch. It is less...


    Hasselback Potatoes

    Eye-catching fan-cut hasselback potatoes get a dose of herbs and cheese, creating an aromatic, bubbling cheesy top when they're pulled...


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    Steak Stir-Fry

    Loaded with crisp veggies and tender strips of garlic-ginger sirloin, steak stir-fry is an easy 30-minute dinner to take the...


    Ravioli Casserole

    Love lasagna but want something simpler to make? Try our ravioli casserole—all the cheese and sauce, and it's ready in...

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    Blueberry Pudding Cake

    Blueberry pudding cake creates a tender cake that has the blueberry sauce baked right underneath.


    Strawberry Jello Salad

    This refreshing dessert layers sweet strawberry Jello with a creamy, tangy middle for a classic treat that's perfect for warm...


    Vegan Pie Crust

    This vegan pie crust is made from scratch with four ingredients in 10 minutes! The end result is perfectly flaky,...


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    7-Layer Dip

    Bring this 7-layer dip to the party, and you'll be bringing the party to the snack table!


    Icebox Cake

    Icebox cake was originally created in the 1920s, and it has stood the test of time. It's such a magical-looking...


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    Ranch-Style Beans

    Ranch-style beans, rich and bold with the perfect amount of spice, are the side dish you'll want to serve at...