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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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    Strawberry Banana Pudding

    4 reviews

    I add in additional fruit to get a little closer to all those servings you need every day. You can...


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    Shrimp Bisque

    14 reviews

    I enjoy both Cajun and Mexican cuisine, and this rich, elegant soup combines the best of both. I serve it...


    Gazpacho Recipe

    13 reviews

    My daughter got this gazpacho recipe from a college friend and shared it with me. Now I serve it often...


    Patty Melt

    4 reviews

    My husband often orders patty melts at restaurants, so I started fixing them at home. I added horseradish to give...


    Refreshing Cosmopolitan

    3 reviews

    Lively color graces this signature drink. Its refreshing and slightly tart taste is perfect for a ladies' night out or...


    Beef Cabbage Soup

    55 reviews

    When I was a little girl, I helped my parents work the fields of their small farm. Lunchtime was always...


    16-Bean Soup

    5 reviews

    Count on this pleasingly seasoned, hearty soup to satisfy the whole family. "My husband and kids say brimming bowls of...


    Chicken Curry Soup

    3 reviews

    My German mother would occasionally cook dishes that were not traditional German recipes. One of my favorites was her Curry...

    Crockpot French Onion Soup

    4 reviews

    Let your slow cooker work its magic, so you can savor the delicious combination of caramelized onions, hearty broth and...


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    Macaroni Egg Salad

    5 reviews

    "This tasty dish proves you don't have to feed a crowd to enjoy that delicious picnic salad flavor," says Ruth...


    Marinated Flank Steak

    2 reviews

    I first grilled this appetizing flank steak for my father on a special occasion. We loved it so much that...


    Broccoli Cheddar Potato Soup

    18 reviews

    If I don't have frozen broccoli on hand, I like to use frozen spinach or chopped carrots and celery instead....


    Egg Drop Soup

    18 reviews

    We often start our stir-fry meals with this fast egg drop soup recipe— it cooks in just minutes flat. There...


    Cheesy Potato Soup

    49 reviews

    It doesn't take long to put bowls of this comforting cheesy potato soup recipe on the table. Convenience items, such...


    Mexican Bean Soup

    8 reviews

    It never hurts to have a few meals that you can whip up in very little time, and this hearty...


    Maryland Crab Soup

    4 reviews

    Try this hearty soup that incorporates the best of vegetable soup and flavorful crab. I break whole crabs and claws...


    Cucumber Soup

    4 reviews

    This chilled soup makes a wonderful appetizer or side on a hot summer day. Bright bursts of dill provide pleasant...

    Crockpot Chicken Vegetable Soup

    2 reviews

    As a mom to four busy children, this recipe is easy to prepare. All I have to do is throw...


    Vanilla Ice Cream in a Bag

    6 reviews

    Making homemade ice cream is an activity that can involve the whole family. Have the kids shake the bags until...


    Slow-Cooker Round Steak

    8 reviews

    Quick-and-easy recipes like this are a real plus, especially around the holidays. Serve this slow-cooker round steak over mashed potatoes,...


    Chicken Vegetable Soup

    3 reviews

    I experimented with different variations, and this is the best chicken vegetable soup recipe I came up with. It's especially...


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    Shortcut Tres Leches Cake

    33 reviews

    My mom's favorite cake is tres leches, a butter cake soaked in three kinds of milk. I developed a no-fuss...


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    Pumpkin Cream Tiramisu

    1 review

    Pumpkin isn’t only for pies. Now you can take the classic fall vegetable and enjoy it in a tiramisu-style dessert....

    Moist Banana Nut Bread

    5 reviews

    I made up this recipe when I was vegetarian and didn’t eat eggs. It’s packed with fiber, omega-3s and soy...


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    Mackinac Fudge

    38 reviews

    When I got married, a woman at my parents’ church gave me this version of a popular Michigan treat. I...


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    Cheesecake-Stuffed Strawberries

    62 reviews

    These luscious cheesecake-stuffed strawberries are the perfect bite-sized dessert. —Stephen Munro, Beaver Bank, Nova Scotia


    Watermelon Gazpacho

    2 reviews

    My refreshing gazpacho is a delightfully simple, elegant dish. Serve as a side or with pita and hummus for a...


    Strawberry Soup

    11 reviews

    Laden with strawberries, this chilled soup is certain to become a new hot-weather favorite. —Verna Bollin, Powell, Tennessee


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    Shrimp Quesadilla

    2 reviews

    Quick and simple enough for any weekday, these shrimp quesadillas boast a refreshing flavor special enough for guests. Serve with...