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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    Meatballs

    Our baked meatball recipe shows you how to whip up this delicious comfort food quickly and easily.


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    Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes

    Satisfy your sweet tooth with decadent vegan chocolate cupcakes.


    Easy Crockpot Potato Soup

    Warm up a chilly day with this easy Crockpot potato soup. It is rich, decadent and definitely delicious—but do not...


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    Homemade Pizza Dough

    Who needs pizza delivery when it's this easy to learn how to make homemade pizza dough? Our Test Kitchen created...


    How to Make Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup

    You may never buy cream of chicken soup at the grocery store again!


    Gluten-Free Vanilla Cupcakes

    Here is how to make foolproof gluten-free vanilla cupcakes. Trust us: They are just as fluffy and delicious as the...


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    Oreo Cupcakes

    A tasty tribute to Oreo cookies, these Oreo cupcakes are made from scratch. But if you want to start with...


    Blackberry Buttercream

    Gorgeous in color and rich in flavor, this sophisticated take on traditional frosting will have you wanting to make blackberry...

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    Suya

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    Spice up your party platters with beef suya, a beloved West African street food. These skewers of perfectly grilled thin...


    Mini Cheese Balls

    These mini cheese balls are tasty bites to serve with crackers, berries or drizzled with honey. They're easy to make...


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    Vanilla Cake

    Our Test Kitchen created our best vanilla cake recipe yet. It's tender, moist and packed with rich vanilla flavor—a must...


    Pickled Carrots

    Sweet, sour and salty all in one, pickled carrots are the perfect addition to a sandwich or salad. Here's how...


    Russian Potato Salad

    Creamy potatoes, carrots and briny pickles make for a delectable Russian potato salad that is the ideal side...


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    Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches

    Freezer breakfast sandwiches are hearty and filling, and they reheat in a snap when you're hungry. These sandwiches will transform...


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    Honey Mustard Chicken

    These honey mustard chicken thighs are baked to perfection with colorful veggies and a sweet-tangy mustard sauce. It's an easy...


    Mug Cookie

    This mug cookie recipe is an easy way to make single-serve cookies at home. The tender cookie is perfect for...


    Margarita Cake

    This margarita cake is made with cake mix, margarita mix, pudding mix and lime juice, topped with a zesty glaze,...

    Fireball Pumpkin Pie

    If you’re tired of making the same old pumpkin pie, then this Fireball pumpkin pie is your new go-to. Just...


    French Butter Cookies

    The key ingredient to these crispy, perfectly crumbly French butter cookies is rich European-style butter.


    Tiramisu Cookies

    Tiramisu is a wonderful dessert, and these tiramisu cookies spin the classic flavors in a completely different direction. And unlike...


    Game-Day Thai Chicken Meatballs

    Make these tasty Thai meatballs for an unexpected game-day snack. Made with ground chicken for a neutral protein, they'll be...


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    Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars

    To make a batch of these three-ingredient peanut butter oatmeal bars to enjoy throughout the week, set aside just 10...


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    Bee Sting Cake

    The bee sting cake, or bienenstich, may look daunting, but it's well worth the effort. Take the steps one at...

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

    Peanut butter and chocolate just belong together—and that includes breakfast. Our chocolate peanut butter overnight oats recipe takes just 10...


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    Air-Fryer Green Beans

    Our air-fryer green beans are loaded with savory mushrooms and onions. It is a bit crunchy, a bit caramelized, and...


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    Instant Pot Corn Chowder

    This recipe for instant pot corn chowder is an absolute gem. It's topped with chopped fresh parsley, cheese, and crumbled...


    How to Cook the Perfect Ham

    Everything you need to know to select, prep and carve this beloved holiday entree.


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    Air-Fryer Potato Chips

    These crispy air-fryer potato chips require just four ingredients, and one of them is optional. Thanks to the air fryer,...


    Instant Pot Clam Chowder

    All you need is 20 minutes of prep time to enjoy a creamy bowl of this Instant Pot clam chowder...