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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    Beef with Broccoli

    Delicious beef, crisp yet tender broccoli and a simple sauce make this beef with broccoli recipe one you'll remember. It's...


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    Sweet and Sour Pork

    No need for messy deep-frying! Our stir-fried sweet and sour pork recipe bathes chunks of tender pork, tangy pineapples and...


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    Fortune Cookies

    With our fortune cookie recipe, it's easy to make these takeout treats at home. Customize the fortunes hidden inside to...


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    Beef Lo Mein

    This simple beef lo mein is easy to toss together with the veggies you have on hand. And since it...


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    Baked Wontons

    These baked wontons are filled with seasoned pork and turkey, then baked until crispy. They're easy to prepare in advance,...


    Shrimp Egg Drop Soup

    Who knew that egg drop soup could be so easy? Only three simple steps will give you this better-than-restaurant-quality soup...


    Easy Orange Chicken

    You'll say goodbye to takeout and hello to homemade once you try this easy orange chicken recipe.


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    Baked Crab Rangoon

    Recreate your favorite takeout dish at home with this baked crab rangoon: so crispy and creamy, we understand if there...

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    Scallion Pancakes

    Crispy, flaky and slightly chewy, scallion pancakes are a favorite appetizer or dim sum dish at Chinese restaurants. Make a...


    Slow-Cooker Sweet-and-Sour Pork

    There's no need to visit a restaurant for a tasty sweet and sour dish. It's also great for meal planning,...


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    Egg Roll Noodle Bowl

    A delicious egg roll noodle bowl makes a quick, hearty weeknight dinner. You can add more veggies, top it with...


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    Fried Sweet and Sour Chicken

    Meet the Cook: Since you can chop up all the ingredients the night before, this fried sweet and sour chicken...


    Egg Drop Soup

    With just four ingredients and three steps, this simple egg drop soup recipe will show you how to easily make...


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    Chinese Pork Fried Rice

    This Chinese pork fried rice recipe tastes just as good as the one from your favorite restaurant! It features tender...


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    Crab Rangoon

    Crispy golden wontons stuffed with tangy cream cheese and sweet crab, what's not to love? Trick out your next party...


    Sweet and Sour Chicken

    Our sweet and sour chicken recipe includes a homemade sauce made with pineapple, soy sauce and a hint of ketchup...


    Ketchup Shrimp

    With its delightfully sweet-tangy flavor, this ketchup shrimp recipe is destined to become a favorite! My husband and I adapted...

    Sausage Egg Rolls

    These savory sausage egg rolls come together in just 30 minutes, thanks to store-bought shortcuts like coleslaw mix and egg...


    Chicken Chop Suey

    If your day is jam-packed and you know you need a nourishing meal, plan ahead with this slow-cooker chicken chop...


    Char Siu Pork

    Who needs takeout when char siu pork is this easy to make at home? Our char siu pork recipe uses...


    How to Make a Christmas Ham

    This year, go ham for the holidays with the only recipe you'll ever need.


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    How to Reheat Steak So It’s as Delicious as Ever

    Learning how to reheat steak properly means you'll never have to worry about dry leftover steak again!