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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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    Hot Chocolate Bombs

    Warm, cozy and delightfully sweet, these hot cocoa bombs are an easy treat for a cold winter's day.


    How to Make a Perfect Panera Cinnamon Crunch Bagel at Home

    This recipe for sweet Cinnamon Crunch Bagels will bring Panera to your kitchen. It's time to get your crunch on!


    How to Make Strawberry Tanghulu at Home

    This tanghulu recipe is a fruity Chinese confection with a modern twist.


    Margarita Jell-O Shots

    Margarita Jell-O shots are exactly what they sound like: the perfect way to liven up your next party!


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    Grilled Sirloin Tip Roast

    Yes, a lean cut of beef can be incredibly flavorful! This sirloin tip roast is slow-grilled over indirect heat and...


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    How to Make Avgolemono Soup (Greek Lemon Chicken Soup)

    This avgolemono soup is a classic Greek lemon chicken soup. It's heaven when served with crusty bread.


    What Is Tabouli and How Do I Make It?

    I like to make tabouli, a parsley and grain salad that pairs well with Middle Eastern and Mediterranean foods, and...


    Braised Corned Beef

    The oven’s gentle heat ensures that braised corned beef turns out juicy and tender. You might never return to the...

    Gulab Jamun Recipe

    Learn how to make gulab jamun, the irresistible Indian dessert flavored with rose water and cardamom.


    Sloppy Joe Sliders

    Nostalgic and oozing with umami flavors, our sloppy joe sliders are the mini, easier-to-eat version of the delicious sandwich that...


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    Cheeseburger Sliders

    This cheeseburger sliders recipe features juicy burger patties, melty American cheese, tangy pickles and special sauce on a sesame-seed bun—just...


    How to Use Kamut, an Ancient Whole Grain

    This ancient grain has more protein than conventional wheat and is reportedly easier to digest. Here's the inside story on...


    Sugar-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Craving a childhood classic? These sugar-free chocolate chip cookies will bring you all the comfort and joy you remember. Savor...


    How to Make Fried Rice at Home

    Growing up working in my family's Chinese takeout restaurant, I've made and served fried rice of all sorts. Here's...


    Peach Bread

    Come summer, peach bread is a must. This quick bread recipe pairs heady summer peaches with chopped pecans and a...


    How to Make a Copycat Panera Lemon Chicken Soup

    Skip a trip to the restaurant and learn how to make copycat Panera Lemon Chicken Soup at home. This healthy,...


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    Air-Fryer Chicken Thighs

    Six simple ingredients and 20 minutes will transform boring chicken into fantastic air-fryer chicken thighs. They’re juicy on the inside,...

    How to Make Besan Ladoo

    Besan ladoo is a simple, but delicious, Indian dessert made with just a handful of ingredients.


    How to Make a Copycat Panera Bread Bowl

    Recreate a perfectly cozy at-home version of Panera's famous bread bowl with this copycat recipe.


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    Gooey Butter Cake

    In St. Louis, gooey butter cake is a go-to treat. Learn how to make this rich, delicious and super easy...


    Caprese Pasta Salad

    When life hands you tomatoes, make... Caprese pasta salad. It captures the flavors of the classic Italian salad in a...


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    Custard Ice Cream

    We'll show you how to make vanilla custard ice cream that is so good, you'll fall in love after the...


    Matzo Brei

    Matzo brei, or eggs fried with matzo, is a less-well-known but still classic Passover dish that you'll want to have...

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    Air-Fryer French Fries

    Do not want the fuss of deep-frying? Here is how to make air-fryer french fries. The whole process, from peeling...


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    Polpette

    These polpette are simple meatballs infused with an Italian grandma's love and simmered in a light tomato sauce. Serve them...


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    Air-Fryer Chicken Parmesan

    Quick, simple and tasty, air-fryer chicken Parmesan takes all the things you love about the classic version and cuts the...


    Smoked Turkey

    Our smoked turkey recipe uses a brine to keep the bird moist, plus a homemade dry rub to add incredible...


    How to Make Rice Kheer, the Indian Rice Pudding You Need in Your Life

    Learn how to make the most delicious kheer in an Instant Pot. It's a dump-and-stir recipe with just one...


    Bola-Bola

    Bola-bola are crispy, fried Filipino pork meatballs that will be a winner at any gathering. Serve them with a sweet,...