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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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    Chocolate Mousse

    Our favorite chocolate mousse recipe makes a light, fluffy, rich showstopper of a dessert.


    Peach Melba

    Peach melba is a simple yet elegant dish where the flavors of sweet peaches and raspberries shine. If you've never...


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    Balsamic Pork Chops

    Rich pork pairs well with tangy sauces and these balsamic pork chops are a slam-dunk. The balsamic-and-honey glaze comes together...


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    Hot Chocolate

    It is time to skip the mix! Learn how to make the best hot chocolate you have ever tasted. This...


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    Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

    Whip up the silkiest, creamiest chocolate buttercream frosting in just minutes with a few simple ingredients. Use this rich, fluffy-as-a-cloud...


    Chocolate Espresso Martini

    A chocolate espresso martini will get any party started! Made with vanilla vodka, espresso and chocolate liqueur, this sweet cocktail...


    Brownie Trifle

    Peanut butter brownie trifle is a tower of bite-sized, peanut butter chip-studded brownies and creamy peanut butter mousse, crowned with...


    Turtle Brownies

    Chocolate, caramel and pecans —how can you go wrong with turtle brownies? This recipe is quick and easy to make...

    Amber’s Sourdough Stuffing

    All my kids and grandkids absolutely love this sourdough stuffing, but especially my daughter-in-law Amber. I usually make a big...


    Steak Oscar

    If you like surf 'n' turf, you'll love steak Oscar. It's an amped-up version of surf 'n' turf made with...


    Black Bean Brownies

    Black bean brownies are naturally high in protein and fiber, but this recipe ensures chocolaty goodness too. If you're avoiding...


    Oven-Barbecued Salmon

    To grill or not to grill isn't really a question with this baked barbecue salmon recipe, which is sweet, smoky...


    White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

    With the addition of two simple ingredients, this white chocolate raspberry cheesecake recipe completely changes the flavor and upgrades this...


    Bacon-Wrapped Green Beans

    Bacon-wrapped green beans are like little bundles of savoriness. Fresh green beans and your favorite bacon create a tasty and...


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    Strawberry Scones

    Strawberries and cream are a natural pairing, and this strawberry scone recipe packs plenty of both. Enjoy them warm and...


    Brownie Cake

    This chocolate brownie cake recipe layers fudgy brownies with homemade chocolate frosting for the ultimate brownie and cake combo.


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    Raspberry Mousse

    Creating this delightful raspberry mousse is surprisingly easy. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a chilled...

    Classic Creme Brulee

    With a caramelized topping and custardy filling, a creme brulee recipe will always bring an air of elegance to any...


    Mille Crepe Cake

    No other dessert has wowed family and friends the way this stunning crepe cake did the first time I made...


    Penuche Fudge

    This is a favorite recipe that has been in our family for over 20 years. My aunt taught me how...


    Chicken Scampi

    This Chicken Scampi recipe is a delicious meal that's perfect for when you just need a couple of servings. It...


    Tiger Butter

    Tiger butter is a smooth and creamy combination of peanut butter and chocolate. When the layers are swirled together, the...


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    Red Velvet Cheesecake

    Festive and oh, so good, this cheesecake will become a fixture on your Christmas dessert menu. The red velvet filling...

    Oreo Cheesecake

    Oreo cheesecake is a surefire way to the heart of anyone who loves cookies and cream. It folds crushed Oreos...


    Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake

    Our triple chocolate mousse cake is a treat that impresses without fuss. With a sweet cookie crust and layers of...


    Strawberry Ice

    If you enjoy picking strawberries at a local farm, use some of those fresh berries to make strawberry ice. It's...


    Raspberry Crumble Bars

    Use fresh or frozen fruit to make a tart, tender batch of raspberry crumble bars.


    Rocky Road Fudge

    Every bite of rocky road fudge has salty peanuts, pockets of chewy marshmallows and smooth, creamy chocolate.


    Butterscotch Brownies

    If you're stuck in a dessert rut and longing for something fun, try making these delicious butterscotch brownies. They're chewy,...