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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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    Hash Brown Patty Casserole

    Hash brown patty casserole starts with frozen patties and bakes up into a hearty, sliceable dish with crispy edges and...


    Shrimp Marinara

    Cozy up to this simple shrimp marinara that comes together in a snap in your slow cooker.


    Mashed Potato Soup

    The fastest way to a delicious potato soup is our mashed potato soup recipe. It comes together in 15 minutes,...


    Stollen

    Stollen is a traditional German bread with buttery flavor and a soft texture, dotted with candied fruits. It takes a...


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    Stuffed Turkey

    There's no reason to avoid making a classic stuffed turkey! Use these tips and tricks to learn how to stuff...


    Chocolate Caramel Cookies

    Nutty chocolate caramel cookies are easier than they sound thanks to a secret ingredient: candy! Instead of making homemade caramel...


    Christmas Fruit Salad

    This Christmas fruit salad is a sweet and playful treat of a dish perfect for enjoying during the holidays. Just...


    Hot Chicken Salad Recipe

    This comforting hot chicken salad casserole transforms the classic cold dish into a warm, cheesy bake that's perfect for family...

    Healthy Apple Sweet Potato Bake

    Sweet potato and apple casserole is delicious, easy to make and perfect for the holiday season.


    White Chocolate Truffles

    Indulge in these dreamy, melt-in-your-mouth white chocolate truffles. It's an easy, elegant treat that’s perfect for gifting.


    S’mores Cheesecake

    We took everyone’s favorite campfire snack and turned it into this two-for-one s’mores cheesecake.


    Salmon Chowder

    Every hearty bite of this salmon chowder will deliver a spoonful of delicious flakey salmon, fresh vegetables, and a rich,...


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    Maple Pecan Pie

    Maple pecan pie brings buttery pecans, real maple syrup and a flaky homemade crust together for a rich, perfectly sweet...


    Stuffed Duck

    Moist, tender and bursting with flavor, this stuffed duck recipe with rich, juicy meat and sweet and savory stuffing may...


    Gingerbread Pancakes

    This recipe for gingerbread pancakes will make everyone happy.


    Cheesy Rice Casserole

    This rich and creamy cheesy rice casserole is easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion. This dish offers a...


    Pecan Cream Cheese Pie

    Pecan cream cheese pie is the sophisticated version of the Thanksgiving classic, combined with all the ease and decadence of...

    Sausage Potato Soup

    Smoked kielbasa, velvety potatoes, colorful veggies and ribbons of melted cheddar are what make this sausage potato soup a perfect...


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    Creamed Corn

    This creamed corn recipe features a rich, from-scratch cream sauce, sweet corn kernels and a nutty Parmesan topping. Enjoy it...


    Beef Chow Mein

    Our homemade beef chow mein features tender steak, colorful vegetables and egg noodles stir-fried in a savory homemade sauce.


    Black-Eyed Pea Soup

    This black-eyed pea soup might taste like it simmered on the stove all day long, but it takes just an...


    Amish Cinnamon Rolls with Mashed Potatoes

    These Amish cinnamon rolls are soft and tender because of their "secret" ingredient, mashed potatoes. You may never boil a...


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    Fried Sweet Potato Pies

    These fried sweet potato pies are the ultimate hand-held dessert: flaky golden crust on the outside, silky sweet potato filling...

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    Pierogi Casserole

    A hearty casserole layered with mashed potato, cheese, and caramelized onion captures all the flavor of a pan of sautéed...


    Pineapple Cobbler

    When you need a delicious dessert that's quick and easy, whip up a pineapple cobbler and take your taste buds...


    Butterscotch Pecan Cookies

    Rich and decadent, these sweet butterscotch cookies require a few specific ingredients but are otherwise a breeze to make. Plus,...


    Cherry Dessert Pizza

    Cherry dessert pizza proves you don’t need to choose between pie and cheesecake—you can have the best of both at...


    Pepperoni Pan Pizza

    This pepperoni pan pizza starts with a thick, homemade crust and is topped with an easy, scratch-made tomato sauce, zesty...


    Garlic Toast Recipe

    This garlic toast recipe lets you make garlic bread with plain slices of sandwich bread if you don't have thick...