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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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    Cherry Tarts

    If life is a bowl of cherries, these individual cherry tarts are the best way to use up all the...


    Peanut Butter Cheesecake

    Creamy and crunchy peanut butter cheesecake with a surprise twist—a pretzel crust—hits all the buttons for a peanut lover's dessert.


    Pork and Red Wine Sauce

    Is there any dish cozier than tenderloin pork and red wine sauce? This one is an easy option when you...


    Raspberry Cream Cheese Dessert

    Make this delicious raspberry dessert ahead of time. Its pretty color, creamy texture and terrific flavor make it a favorite,...


    Scallops and Pasta

    Step up your weeknight dinner with this quick and easy scallops and pasta recipe. Packed with fresh vegetables, tender scallops...


    Surf and Turf

    This surf and turf recipe offers all the elegance of a steakhouse meal without leaving the house. Our recipe creates...


    Red Velvet Cake Balls

    The next time you host a party, whip up these irresistible bite-sized red velvet cake balls for your guests. They...


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    Easy Chicken Piccata

    If you’re stuck for ideas on what to do with chicken breasts, get inspired with this chicken piccata recipe that...

    Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Balls

    These simple and tasty peanut butter Rice Krispie balls only require five ingredients.


    Cherry Cobbler

    For a sweet ending to your day, try this easy cherry cobbler recipe. The only thing that could be better?...


    Red Velvet Cake Roll

    Light and airy red velvet cake gets rolled into a jelly roll shape held together by a thick layer of...


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    Strawberry Shortcake Puffs

    An easy and delicious recipe for strawberry shortcake puffs made with store-bought puff pastry dough, whipped cream and fresh strawberries.


    Nutella Cheesecake

    This Nutella cheesecake recipe bursts with hazelnut flavor and features a baked Oreo crust topped with a luscious Nutella filling.


    Beef Tenderloin and Mushroom Sauce

    This beef tenderloin and mushroom sauce is ideal for any celebratory dinner. The flavorful drippings from the pan create the...


    Brooklyn Blackout Cake

    Multiple layers of chocolate goodness make this Brooklyn blackout cake intensely decadent in the best way possible.


    Chocolate Chip Scones

    Making golden, flaky scones at home has never been easier thanks to this simple chocolate chip scone recipe.


    Mudslide Cheesecake

    This homemade Baileys cheesecake is the perfect treat. This rich, velvety dessert boasts a harmonious blend of flavors and a...

    Chocolate Strawberry Cake

    Chocolate strawberry cake looks and tastes like luxury, but this recipe only takes one hour, from start to finish.


    Easy Cheesecake

    Looking for an easy cheesecake recipe that’s luscious on the palate and super simple to make? With just 20 minutes...


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    Apple Crostata

    This apple crostata recipe has firm apple slices covered with cinnamon sugar and a drizzle of caramel topping, resting in...


    Strawberry Cookies

    These Strawberry Cookies use flavored gelatin powder and jelly to create intensely flavored, chewy cookies with a sweet drizzle of...


    Seven-Layer Cookies

    Dulce de leche plays a starring role in this new take on seven-layer cookies. Our seven-layer cookie recipe also uses...


    Red Velvet Cookies

    These red velvet cookies are thick, chewy, rich and cakey. A layer of cream-cheese frosting and optional sprinkles turn these...

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    Seafood Fettuccine Alfredo

    This lovely seafood Alfredo, featuring scallops and shrimp, and sprinkled with tomato and parsley, looks as mouthwatering as it tastes....


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    Pink Cupcakes

    Pretty in pink is the best description for these pink cupcakes—and not just the frosting. The cake is also pink!


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    Mini S’mores

    Forget the campfire, the smoke and fumbling with flaming marshmallows. These mini s'mores capture all the flavors of the classic...


    Cranberry Cheese Ball

    This cranberry cheese ball is a classic party snack all your guests will love.


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    Steak Diane

    Sometimes, I add more mushrooms to this recipe when my son's eating dinner—he loves them, and they are just fantastic...


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    Chicken Parmesan

    Chicken Parmesan, an Italian-American classic of shallow-fried cutlets topped with melty cheese and rich tomato sauce, is a homey dish...