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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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    Manhattan Clam Chowder

    Meet Manhattan clam chowder, the lesser-known (though equally delicious) cousin to New England's most famous soup recipe.


    Shrimp Chow Mein

    You don't have to order takeout to enjoy sweet-and-savory shrimp chow mein. This American Chinese restaurant staple is easy enough...


    Chicken Gnocchi Soup

    This creamy chicken gnocchi soup tastes just as good as Olive Garden's! Our copycat recipe uses leftover cooked chicken and...


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    Chocolate Fudge Cake

    Chocolate fudge cake is the cure for any chocolate lover's sweet tooth and a staple in baking 101. Here's how...


    Shrimp Lo Mein

    Thanks to shortcuts like quick-cooking shrimp and a bag of vegetable slaw, this shrimp lo mein recipe is faster than...


    Tuscan Chicken Soup

    This creamy Tuscan chicken soup is a hearty, rustic soup made with leftover chicken, pasta and spinach. The sun-dried tomatoes...


    Cajun Potato Soup

    This Cajun potato soup is the perfect mash-up between spicy Louisiana comfort cooking and your grandma's hearty potato soup recipe.


    Kimchi Stew (Kimchi Jjigae)

    Kimchi stew (kimchi jjigae) is a tangy, savory, spicy soup that's a staple recipe in any Korean food lover's kitchen....



    Virgin Pina Colada

    This easy blender virgin pina colada recipe is a family favorite on a hot day. It creates a nonalcoholic mocktail...


    Lemon Dump Cake

    Lemon lovers, rejoice: Four-ingredient lemon dump cake with cream cheese is one of the easiest desserts you'll ever make. You...


    Homemade Kahlua

    This homemade Kahlua recipe transforms four simple ingredients into a rich coffee liqueur in about 15 minutes. It's great for...


    Copycat Olive Garden Salad and Dressing

    Love that creamy, sweet, tangy Olive Garden salad dressing? Us too! Here's the ultimate copycat recipe for the popular salad...


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    Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

    These red velvet whoopie pies are a delicious twist on the beloved classic, combining moist red velvet cookies with a...


    Lentil Burger

    These lentil burgers are easy to make ahead of time for those days when you want a vegetarian burger but...

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    Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe

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    Our vanilla ice cream recipe is perfect for those who have never made ice cream in their life, as well...


    Slow-Cooker Baby Back Ribs

    The slow cooker does most of the heavy lifting in this slow-cooker baby back ribs recipe, cooking the ribs until...


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    Lychee Martini

    Lychee martini is a tropical tipple that exudes summer vibes. No need to go out searching for fresh lychees; a...


    Raspberry Crumble

    Raspberry crumble hits all the goals of the perfect summer dessert: It is not super rich, takes little effort to...


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    Shrimp Mei Fun

    Our classic shrimp mei fun recipe tosses seared shrimp with rice vermicelli, tender vegetables and mushrooms.


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    Kung Pao Shrimp

    This well-known American Chinese dish most often appears on takeout menus, but it's possible to cook kung pao shrimp at...


    Virgin Mojito

    Cool down this summer with a refreshing virgin mojito. Here's how to make a virgin mojito that has all the...


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    Sugar Cookie Martini

    We’ve concocted a sugar cookie martini that tastes exactly like a fresh-out-the-oven, vanilla-scented Christmas sugar cookie. The glass is even...


    Peanut Butter Ice Cream

    Creamy peanut butter infuses a classic custard ice cream base to make this deeply nutty and rich peanut butter ice...