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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    Brownie Cookies

    The next time you long for a chocolaty dessert, bake up a batch of these jumbo-size brownie cookies....


    Fruit Smoothie with Milk

    This five-ingredient fruit smoothie with milk has peaches and strawberries blended into the drink to make it creamy and sweet,...


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    Chicken in Puff Pastry

    Flaky puff pastry envelops tender chicken and a creamy spinach-artichoke filling, creating a fancy-feeling dish that’s deceptively easy to pull...


    Seafood Linguine

    Who can resist a savory dish of seafood and pasta? Enjoy the perfect blend of flavors in this seafood linguine,...


    Chocolate Chiffon Cake

    This chocolate chiffon cake may take some practice to perfect but once you do, it may be difficult to remember...


    Strawberry Spinach Salad

    Plump scarlet strawberries and fresh spinach are tossed with a bright poppyseed vinaigrette and toasted pecans in this sweet seasonal...


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    Crepes

    Using this simple crepe recipe, you can create "skinny pancakes" to fill with all your favorites like strawberry jam, Nutella...


    Broiled Cod

    If you want to cook some fish but don't want the dish to taste too "fishy," this broiled cod is...

    Manicotti Shells

    These manicotti shells are actually crepes, made in a skillet, then filled with ricotta and herbs, smothered in savory tomato...


    Pasta Puttanesca

    Anchovies, capers and sun-dried tomatoes bring big flavors to the tomato sauce in this pasta puttanesca. The dish works well...


    Lemon Strawberry Shortcake

    Enjoy the signature tastes of summer with this bright and sweet lemon strawberry shortcake, heaped with fresh berries and whipped...


    Red Clam Sauce

    This red clam sauce is a delightful seafood dish that combines clams, tomatoes and garlic in a rich tomato sauce,...


    Chicken Manicotti

    This chicken manicotti recipe delivers gooey, cheesy stuffed pasta, topped with a creamy bechamel sauce and baked to a golden...


    Small-Batch Pancakes

    These light and fluffy pancakes are perfectly portioned for breakfast for two. To doll them up, prepare them with blueberries,...


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    Prime Rib with Horseradish Sauce

    This prime rib with horseradish sauce recipe pairs a black pepper-crusted prime rib roast with a creamy, spicy condiment. The...


    Marinated Beef Tenderloin

    An umami-rich overnight marinade transforms beef tenderloin, an already excellent and impressive cut of meat, into marinated beef tenderloin, a...


    Stuffed Cornish Hens

    Our recipe for stuffed Cornish hens includes an herby cornbread stuffing that you bake both with the bird and in...

    Reese’s Peanut Butter Cheesecake

    Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of Reese's peanut butter cheesecake. With a graham cracker and Oreo crust, a...


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    Heart-Shaped Cookies

    The delicate texture and rich flavor of these heart-shaped cookies make them extra special. As with any cutout cookie, baking...


    Chocolate Cream Cheese Pie

    This chocolate cream cheese pie uses just seven ingredients and takes less than 25 minutes to prep, so it's a...


    Chocolate Pound Cake

    A light and airy pound cake infused with rich cocoa powder makes this chocolate pound cake a delightful rendition of...


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    Tea Cakes

    When you're ready for a tea or coffee break, have these tea cakes ready. You won't be able to forget...


    Steak and Portobello Mushrooms

    Steak and portobello mushrooms is a dish inspired by French cuisine, which is known for its rich, yet simple flavors....

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    Beef Wellington

    Though individual servings of this beef Wellington recipe might look sophisticated, making them is as easy as crimping together the...


    Easy Tiramisu

    This easy tiramisu is creamy, sweet and full of coffee flavor. It's alcohol-free, too, and topped off with a layer...


    Cheesecake Bites

    If you like cheesecake, you'll love these chocolate-covered cheesecake bites. They're perfect for parties, or as a bite-sized treat you...


    Vanilla Wafers

    This easy recipe for vanilla wafers creates buttery cookies that are equally chewy and crispy. Our seven-ingredient recipe yields more...


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    Lobster Tail

    Learn how to cook lobster tail at home with this simple recipe. You don't have to visit a restaurant for...


    Chocolate Bread Pudding

    Humble chocolate bread pudding is given the luxe treatment with a semisweet chocolate custard and creamy whipped cream. It's the...