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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    Rum Runner

    One sip of a rum runner drink can trick you into thinking you’re enjoying an island paradise, especially if a...


    How to Make 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...


    Galette

    Experience the delightful simplicity of a rustic French galette with our peach and blueberry version. Its flaky, buttery crust and...


    How to Bake Salmon in Foil

    Baking salmon in foil results in a delicious and satisfying meal.


    Vegan Bechamel

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    Here's how to make a creamy vegan bechamel sauce with three main ingredients. It's the perfect white sauce for pasta,...


    Louisiana Meat Pies

    Louisiana meat pies are a centuries-old food featuring a savory meat filling in a flaky pastry. Nonbakers will appreciate this...


    How to Make Copycat Starbucks Cake Pops

    Here's how to make Starbucks cake pops with boxed cake mix and packaged frosting. Use this easy recipe to make...


    Best Home Cooks: Liz Harris

    Her family’s fourth-generation farm in New England beckoned this Best Home Cook to return home to grow, cook and create...

    Mediterranean Chicken Thighs

    Mediterranean chicken thighs, braised in a savory wine sauce and accompanied by artichokes and Greek olives, are delicious served with...


    Smothered Cabbage

    Ham adds smoky and salty flavor to this southern side dish, but you could also use smoked sausage, a smoked...


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    Ham Bone Soup

    Tender navy beans, smoked ham hocks and sauteed vegetables are the star ingredients in this hearty ham bone soup.


    How to Make The Cheesecake Factory’s Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake Copycat Recipe

    The Cheesecake Factory Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake is so rich and creamy, you're going to want to make it every week....


    How to Make Copycat Domino’s Cheesy Bread

    No driving to pick up dinner, no delivery fees, just all the cheese—that's the beauty of our copycat Domino's cheesy...


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    Smoked Pork Butt

    Ready to become a pitmaster? Here's how to smoke a pork butt in your own backyard.


    Greek Easter Bread

    Try your hand at making a beautiful loaf of Greek Easter bread for a traditional addition to your Easter spread...


    How to Make Magnolia Cupcakes as Seen on ‘Sex and the City’

    The pretty pink "Carrie cupcake" from Magnolia Bakery is just as sweet as it looks!


    How to Make Miso Ramen That’s Packed with Flavor

    Rich but still light, miso ramen delivers comfort in a bowl. Topped with fresh chewy noodles, seasonal vegetables and an...

    Chicken Cabbage Soup

    Discover the ultimate comfort food with our chicken cabbage soup recipe. Packed with tender chicken, fresh vegetables and flavorful herbs,...


    Spanish Chicken Soup

    Spanish chicken soup is packed with flavor from vegetables, seasoning and chicken cooked with the bones in. It's filling and...


    Million Dollar Cake

    Pineapple and mandarin oranges give this easy cake a refreshing, tropical twist. With cake mix and pudding mix as ingredients,...


    Milk Punch

    Milk punch is a luxuriously sweet and creamy bourbon cocktail, perfect for brunch or dessert.


    How to Make Neapolitan Pizza Like the One in ‘Eat, Pray, Love’

    Did you drool over the Neapolitan pizza Julia Roberts devoured in 'Eat, Pray, Love?' Now you can make your own...


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    Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

    Slow-cooker chicken tortilla soup is easy and delicious. Simply brown the chicken, then toss everything in the slow cooker, and...

    Pineapple Pork Chops

    What tastes like takeout but is ready even faster? Pineapple pork chops are drenched in a sweet and savory sauce...


    How to Make Copycat Popeyes Mardi Gras Mustard

    Popeyes Mardi Gras mustard is a popular spicy-sweet dipping sauce that's easy to re-create at home. Here's our foolproof copycat...


    Gingerbread Bundt Cake

    This gingerbread bundt cake is a light, flavorful and convenient treat for dessert, snacks, parties and more. Measure out all...


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    Cowboy Spaghetti

    Tex-Mex meets Italian in this cowboy spaghetti, a hearty pasta casserole that bursts with bold flavor thanks to bacon, ground...


    Vegan Pecan Pie

    Vegan pecan pie can be prepped in advance for the holidays and is just as sweet as the traditional version.


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    Smiley Fries

    Crispy, golden and well-seasoned, the only smile brighter than the ones on these nostalgic smiley fries will be yours as...