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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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    Easy Seafood Salad

    Using just a few ingredients, this seafood salad puts the shrimp and crab front and center. Unlike some seafood recipes,...


    Kulfi

    Looking for a frozen dessert recipe that does not require an ice cream machine? Try kulfi, a sweet, thick Indian...


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    Pico de Gallo

    This pico de gallo recipe creates a fresh, bright salsa filled with chunky tomatoes, onions, jalapenos and cilantro. The secret...


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    Air-Fryer Pork Schnitzel

    Crispy, juicy and cooked to golden perfection, this air-fryer pork schnitzel is a healthier take on the classic German dish....


    Air-Fryer Cheeseburgers

    Our air-fryer cheeseburger recipe creates restaurant-caliber beef patties topped with a succulent sauce in about 20 minutes. Get ready to...


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    Keto Air-Fryer Meatballs

    This keto air-fryer meatballs recipe upgrades the common meatball with keto-friendly ingredients in a lovely, creamy tomato-based sauce. Cooking the...


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    Simple Pasta Sauce

    Want to learn how to make pasta sauce? This simple recipe is a great place to start. It's on the...


    Pumpkin Banana Muffins

    These pumpkin banana muffins are brimming with the most delicious flavors of fall. Make up a batch and have portable...

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    Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

    Nothing warms you up faster than a steaming bowl of this quick and easy butternut squash soup. Here is how...


    Lobster Bisque

    Our homemade lobster bisque recipe is every bit as good as a restaurant's. It's luscious and creamy, with a rich...


    Chickpea Salad Sandwiches

    Chickpea salad sandwiches are further proof that chickpeas are the most versatile legume in the pantry. Lightly smashed, they soak...


    Instant Pot Goulash

    Make a comforting pot of savory Instant Pot goulash in just under an hour. Tender beef, rich spices, and a...


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    How to Make a Copycat Starbucks Pink Drink

    The Starbucks Pink Drink is iconic. You can easily copycat this gorgeous beverage at home!


    Air-Fryer Cauliflower

    Need an easy side dish for dinner? Try air-fryer cauliflower, which comes together quickly and can be flavored in umpteen...


    Turkey Croquettes

    These turkey croquettes use up leftover turkey and mashed potatoes, but that’s not all. They’re breaded and air-fried to a...


    Air-Fryer Cod

    This delicious, flaky air-fryer cod with a simple marinade can be ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for a quick,...


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    Air-Fryer Ravioli

    Keep reading for how to make air-fryer ravioli! When dunked in homemade marinara or pesto sauce it makes the ideal...

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    Smoothie Bowl

    Ever wonder how to make a healthy, gorgeous, Instagram-worthy breakfast? We'll teach you how to make a smoothie bowl!


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    Lemon-Pepper Wings

    No game day is complete without a platter of chicken wings. Give Buffalo a break this week with crispy lemon-pepper...


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    Key Lime Pound Cake

    Key lime pound cake with cream cheese frosting is a true pound cake, using a full pound of butter. But...


    Easy Apple Cobbler

    Three words to describe this apple cobbler: easy, comforting and down-right delicious. The best part? It takes three simple steps...


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    Easy Pad Thai

    Who needs takeout when you have this easy pad thai recipe? We make this version with pork tenderloin, but you...


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    Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies

    These chocolate peanut butter no-bake cookies are so easy to make and only require a few simple ingredients and a...

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    Matzo Ball Soup

    Nothing is quite as comforting as a bowl of homemade matzo ball soup, and we've got the perfect recipe.


    How to Make Chili Like the Pros

    Take your chili game up a notch with this recipe from Taste of Home’s Culinary Director, Sarah Farmer. She'll show...


    Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin

    Everybody needs a pressure cooker pork tenderloin recipe! Using this smart gadget, the pork tenderloin is browned and cooked to...


    One-Pot Mac and Cheese

    What's tangy, tasty, and super simple to make? This stovetop macaroni and cheese recipe, that's what! All the cooking happens...


    Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip

    Make this snack the star of your next gathering—this Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip is easy to prepare and loaded...


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    Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies

    These healthy peanut butter cookies are a great baking project to do with kids. You can make and shape the...