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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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    Carbonara

    The magic of this traditional carbonara recipe comes from the balance of textures—crisp pancetta, silky eggs and creamy cheese—all combined...


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    Air-Fryer Salmon

    Air-fryer salmon yields a perfectly flaky fish fillet with a slightly crispy skin. Play around with the seasonings until you...


    Beer-Battered Fish Tacos

    If you can't keep your excitement under wraps while assembling these beer-battered fish tacos, that's understandable. Enjoy fresh fish at...


    How to Make Copycat Applebee’s Spinach Artichoke Dip

    With a few simple ingredients, you can make the best-ever homemade Applebee's spinach artichoke dip.


    How to Make Copycat Panera Tomato Soup in 30 Minutes

    Recreate the comfort of Panera tomato soup with our easy 30-minute copycat recipe.


    Chicken Flautas

    This chicken flautas recipe features shredded precooked meat and cheese rolled in flour tortillas and fried to a golden brown....


    Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs

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    It doesn’t take a lot to get the most tender, juicy, crispy baked chicken thighs. Just a few ingredients and...


    Avocado Pesto

    Enjoy a creamy and flavorful dinner with this avocado pesto pasta recipe. Ready in only 30 minutes, this dish combines...

    How to Make Cherry Ice Cream

    This recipe makes homemade cherry ice cream with a custard base that is irresistible.


    How to Make a Spot-on Copycat Panera Autumn Squash Soup

    Why wait for the fall menu to arrive at Panera? With our copycat Panera autumn squash soup, you can enjoy...


    Burrata Toast

    Need a quick snack or a simple app? Start with our classic burrata toast, then boost the flavor with colorful...


    How to Make In-N-Out’s Famous Animal Style Fries at Home

    With this easy copycat recipe, you can enjoy In-N-Out animal fries whenever the craving strikes.


    How to Make Copycat P.F. Chang’s Lettuce Wraps

    Faster than takeout, you can make copycat P.F. Chang's lettuce wraps in under 30 minutes.


    How to Make Copycat McDonald’s Sweet-and-Sour Sauce

    You can have copycat McDonald's sweet-and sour sauce ready in under 10 minutes!


    How to Make Copycat Chipotle Queso Blanco

    This is a spot-on copycat recipe for Chipotle queso!


    How to Make Copycat Olive Garden Black Tie Mousse Cake

    Olive Garden's indulgent Black Tie Chocolate Mousse Cake should be your next copycat baking project.


    White Pizza Sauce

    This yummy white pizza sauce is rich, creamy and cheesy. It’s perfectly garlicky and can be spruced up with herbs...

    Copycat Cheesecake Factory Cheeseburger Egg Rolls

    Crispy. Cheesy. Beefy. What more could you ask for? How about a copycat recipe of The Cheesecake Factory cheeseburger egg...


    How to Make Copycat Sonic Onion Rings

    If you've ever made homemade onion rings, they may not have tasted like Sonic onion rings. That's because they use...


    Dollywood Cinnamon Bread Recipe

    Dollywood dishes up such comforting southern food you might mistake it for home cooking. The most popular offering? This ooey-gooey...


    Cheeseburger Tacos

    Part cheeseburger, part taco, these easy-to-make tacos are bursting with flavor. Topped with your favorite burger sauce, fresh veggies and...


    Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bars

    Yes, it's possible to make gluten-free pumpkin bars with a soft, moist crumb. This recipe is finished with a silky...


    Copycat Disney Dole Whip

    With this copycat Disney Dole Whip recipe, you can re-create Disneyland magic in your kitchen.

    Espresso Martini with Baileys

    Do you like a little cream with your coffee? Add vodka, and the espresso martini with Baileys will soon become...


    Deviled Egg Pasta Salad

    If you like deviled eggs, you'll love this deviled egg pasta salad. It takes the flavors you already know and...


    Pecan Upside-Down Cake

    This decadent pecan upside-down cake is best served when it's still warm and gooey from the oven. The caramelized pecans...


    How to Make Vegan Broccoli Cheddar Soup

    Looking for an easy dairy-free dinner recipe that's quick to whip up on a weeknight? This vegan broccoli cheddar soup...


    Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole

    What tastes like a bacon cheeseburger but feeds the whole crew? This bacon cheeseburger casserole! An incredibly hearty dish, this...


    How to Make a Copycat Cheesy Gordita Crunch from Taco Bell

    You can make a spot-on copycat of Taco Bell's Cheesy Gordita Crunch at home in under 30 minutes.