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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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    Grinch Guacamole

    Build a Grinch guacamole snack board with fresh veggies, cheese and tortilla chips to bring a touch of whimsy to...


    Tahini Brownies

    If you’ve never baked with tahini or halva before, these tahini brownies are a great introduction.


    Million-Dollar Soup

    10 reviews

    This soup stands apart with its decadent, restaurant-level flavor. Million-dollar soup has a rich broth and several flavorful ingredients like...


    Puppy Chow Bars

    These puppy chow bars are a fun take on the classic lunchbox treat we all know and love. Each bar...


    Grinch Charcuterie Board

    This Christmas, go beyond the simple meat and cheese board. Arrange a few simple ingredients into the perfect Grinch charcuterie...


    Caramel Apple Bar

    Make this caramel apple bar the centerpiece for all your seasonal soirees. The artfully arranged board makes it easy to...


    Chicken Picante

    11 reviews

    Chicken picante gives simple chicken breasts a flavor upgrade with a three-ingredient spicy sauce made from jarred picante sauce, brown...


    Bananas Foster Bread Pudding

    This bananas Foster bread pudding is the ideal dessert mash-up, combining the flavors of bananas Foster with a soft, custardy...

    Dirt Bombs

    When you can't decide between making doughnuts or muffins, why not have both? Dirt bombs are baked like muffins but...


    Magic Cookies

    5 reviews

    Magic cookies transform the famous seven-layer bars into individual cookies chock-full of coconut, chocolate chips, butterscotch, cashews and more.


    Heaven on Earth Cake

    2 reviews

    Heaven on earth cake has a divine combination of flavors and textures. It's light, fruity and topped with ethereal clouds...


    Vegan Blueberry Muffins

    These vegan blueberry muffins prove you don't need eggs or dairy to achieve that perfectly domed, bakery-style muffin with a...


    Tiramisu Cupcakes

    Inspired by the classic Italian dessert, these tiramisu cupcakes combine a fluffy coffee-soaked cake with a creamy mascarpone frosting for...


    Copycat Starbucks Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea Latte

    Bring the coffeehouse home with this copycat Starbucks iced pumpkin cream chai tea latte.


    Vegan Brownies

    Ground flaxseed and a splash of espresso are the secret weapons in these vegan brownies, which taste as rich and...


    Godfather Cocktail

    If you love Scotch, you need to try a classic Godfather cocktail.


    Sourdough Starter

    Flour, water and patience are the building blocks for an excellent sourdough starter. This recipe shows step-by-step how to make...

    Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

    4 reviews

    Pumpkin snickerdoodles are the autumnal upgrade of the namesake classic cookie, thanks to canned pumpkin and a few fall spices.


    Spinach Frittata

    Think of this spinach frittata—with its greens, chives and custardy eggs—as a simple alternative to omelets and crustless quiches.


    Brown Butter Blondie with Speculoos Buttercream

    1 review

    These brown butter blondies with Speculoos buttercream have a fluffy blondie base with a lightly-spiced cookie butter frosting.


    Sticky Toffee Pudding for Two

    Make date night at home even more special by plating up sticky toffee pudding for two with homemade toffee sauce.


    Ground Turkey Pasta

    This ground turkey pasta recipe makes a big batch of thick, savory sauce. You'll be lucky if there are any...


    Fried Green Beans

    A quick blanch and a bubbly batter turn fresh green beans into crispy, golden fried green beans with a shatteringly...

    S’mores Cookies

    1 review

    S'mores cookies are everything you love about the classic campfire treat—graham cracker pieces, chocolate and melty marshmallows—reimagined as soft, chewy...


    Sweet Potato Tots

    Air-fried sweet potato tots are a colorful, healthy snack or side that's crispy on the outside and tender on the...


    Hot Honey Peach Pasta Salad

    Celebrate fresh peach season with this sweet and spicy hot honey peach pasta salad. It'd be perfect for a picnic!


    Smashed Zucchini Dip

    Smashed zucchini dip is a take on the eggplant spread called baba ganoush, but with a different main ingredient. It's...


    Bacon Jam

    1 review

    This sweet and smoky bacon jam has a hint of maple and a bit of balsamic acidity, making it ideal...


    Sourdough Brownies

    Sourdough brownies are some of the fudgiest bars you'll ever taste.