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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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    Anise Sugar Cookies

    Upgrade your holiday cookie game with these simple anise sugar cookies.


    Pizzicati

    A shortcut dough that includes melted vanilla ice cream allows you to make Italian-style pizzicati cookies, topped with canned cherry...


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    Peanut Clusters

    These chewy peanut clusters, filled with sweet and salty flavors and covered in melted chocolate, couldn't be much easier to...


    Creamy Sweet Corn

    This oh-so-simple creamy sweet corn dish is a wonderful accompaniment for just about any dinner, picnic or barbecue. It's also...


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    Cinnamon Bread

    Our homemade cinnamon bread recipe makes a loaf fit for magazine covers: tall and golden brown with soft, sweet dough...


    Biscuit Chicken Potpie

    You just can't beat the comfort meal of biscuit-topped chicken pot pie, especially when assembling it only takes ten minutes.


    Lime Cheesecake Pie

    Cheesecake lovers, this lime cheesecake pie is for you. Fresh lime juice adds zest to a cool, creamy cheesecake filling,...


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    Squash Casserole with Stuffing

    This squash casserole with stuffing freshens up a typical stuffing casserole by adding slices of summer squash and onion pulled...

    Sweet Cornbread

    Homemade sweet cornbread is just the ticket for rounding out either a sweet or savory meal, making it the ideal...


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    Pear Crisp

    Top this pear crisp with a simple brown sugar-oat topping, then bake to bubbly perfection.


    Sweet-and-Sour Sausage

    This tasty sweet-and-sour sausage is an updated version of that yummy sweet-and-sour meatball app everyone loves. It's made in one...


    Roasted Asparagus Salad

    Our roasted asparagus salad champions the spring vegetable by roasting it to perfection and pairing it with a tarragon vinaigrette...


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    Fried Lemon Fish

    This fried lemon fish is savory, crispy, a little bit sweet and full of lemon flavor. If you're craving something...


    Ham and Noodles

    Anyone who thinks comfort food has to be complicated and time-consuming hasn't tried ham and noodles. Rich, creamy and full...


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    Breakfast Quiche

    Become the hostess with the mostess with this easy breakfast quiche recipe. A buttery crust, creamy filling and savory fillings...


    Coconut Easter Eggs

    You’ll be surprised how easy it is to make your own coconut Easter eggs. The added advantage is that you...


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    Cheesy Meat Loaf

    I got this recipe from my aunt when I was a teen and have made these miniature loaves many times...

    Beef Patties with Gravy

    These beef patties with gravy go well with mashed potatoes, rice pilaf, egg noodles and really just about any other...


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    Slow-Cooker Lamb Chops

    Busy weeknights call for our easy slow-cooker lamb chops which results in melt-in-your-mouth slow cooker lamb chops seasoned with garlic,...


    Asparagus Roll-Ups

    Asparagus roll-ups meet every requirement for a finger food: fun, flavorful, easy to make and easy to eat. With smoky...


    Peppercorn Steak

    This peppercorn steak recipe will give you big steakhouse flavor without a big steakhouse bill.


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    Avocado Scrambled Eggs

    Avocado scrambled eggs is a quick and easy recipe that doubles as a slam dunk for a filling breakfast or...


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    Pineapple Chicken

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    Break out of a humdrum chicken dinner routine with this simple sweet pineapple chicken recipe.

    Chili Nachos

    When you need to feed a crowd, our chili nachos recipe is the way to go. A thick, creamy, hearty...


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    Fried Sweet and Sour Chicken

    Our fried sweet and sour chicken recipe features a from-scratch sauce that's a bit savory, very tangy and perfectly sweet....


    Pecan-Crusted Chicken

    This pecan-crusted chicken breast recipe is a delightful way to swap out a typical chicken dish. It's made with moisture-rich...


    Fried Red Potatoes

    It takes just six ingredients and very little time to make these crispy, savory pan-fried red potatoes. Try them once,...


    Citrus Cod

    Cod doesn’t have to be battered, breaded or fried. This zesty orange cod recipe with baked fillets highlights everything that’s...


    Spaghetti Salad

    We love how easy this spaghetti salad recipe is to prepare in advance. After it sets up in the fridge,...