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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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    French Toast Waffles

    3 reviews

    I’m a from-scratch cook but also like shortcuts. Since we love French toast and waffles, I use a waffle iron...


    Artichoke and Chicken Casserole

    44 reviews

    With a flavor that’s similar to the popular dip, this rich and comforting chicken artichoke casserole will warm you up...


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    Best Red Velvet Cake

    32 reviews

    It's just not Christmas at our house until this festive cake appears. This is different from other red velvet cake...


    Simple Cherry Cobbler

    5 reviews

    Berries, peaches or any fruit can be used for this simple cobbler recipe, but the cheery bright color of cherries...


    Slow-Cooker Pizza Casserole

    63 reviews

    A comforting casserole with mass appeal is just what you need when cooking for a crowd. For added convenience, it...


    Cornflake Fried Ice Cream

    1 review

    Make this Mexican restaurant-style dessert at home! Drizzle hot fudge or caramel on top of this crunchy, creamy frozen treat....


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    Christmas Breakfast Casserole

    31 reviews

    After church on Christmas morning, our family enjoys this easy, make-ahead casserole. I’d also recommend this Christmas morning breakfast casserole...


    Fresh Salsa Verde

    3 reviews

    This flavorful salsa verde is delicious with tortilla chips, but it's also great served on tacos and grilled meats. —Taste...

    Coconut Rice Pudding

    1 review

    This coconut rice pudding has a hint of citrus and a mild coconut flavor. Look for unsweetened coconut milk in...


    Cornbread Dressing

    1 review

    There's nothing quite like cornbread dressing at Thanksgiving. —Drew Weeks, Edisto Island, South Carolina


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    Antipasto Kabobs

    71 reviews

    My husband and I met at a cooking class. We have loved creating menus and entertaining ever since. These make-ahead...


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    Peach Pie

    82 reviews

    I acquired this delicious peach pie filling recipe some 40 years ago, when my husband and I first moved to...


    Apple Crumble

    16 reviews

    The neighbor who shared this recipe with me predicted that I'd serve it often, just as she has for more...


    Cheesy Corn Casserole

    9 reviews

    I've had this cheesy corn casserole recipe for years, and my family still asks for it all the time. Our...


    Cucumber Pasta Salad

    7 reviews

    Ranch dressing is the mild coating for this pleasant pasta salad alive with the fresh flavors of crunchy cucumber, onion...


    Green Bean Chicken Casserole

    17 reviews

    My husband, who claims to be strictly a meat-and-potatoes man, asked for seconds the first time I threw together this...


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    Cauliflower Casserole

    43 reviews

    To dress up cauliflower, Mom used a delightful mixture of a cheesy sauce, bright red and green pepper pieces and...

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    Pear Crisp

    19 reviews

    Since my husband is a livestock truck driver, he often starts work early in the morning. This pear crisp recipe...


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    Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

    107 reviews

    A good friend made us this rich, comforting soup after the birth of our son. It was such a help...


    Sweet Potato and Apple Casserole

    7 reviews

    Grandmother always served sweet potatoes and apples with pork, so I know she'd approve of this dish I created to...


    French Fry Casserole

    35 reviews

    Kids love this casserole because it combines two of their favorite fast foods. And I like the fact that I...


    Ricotta Cheesecake

    5 reviews

    I reconstructed this dessert based on an old recipe that had been in the family for years but was never...


    Zucchini Carrot Muffins

    29 reviews

    Meet the Cook: No matter when I make these muffins - for breakfast, or for lunch to serve with a...

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    Flan de Queso

    64 reviews

    A small slice of this impressively rich, creamy, caramel flan dessert goes a long way. What a delightful finish for...


    Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole

    16 reviews

    This simple yet delicious dish is terrific for dinner, but the leftovers are a bonus for lunch. It reheats really...


    Apple Brown Betty

    7 reviews

    This apple brown betty can be whipped up in hardly any time. It costs little to prepare, but it's big...


    Chicken Hashbrown Casserole

    37 reviews

    The first time I served this Chicken Hash Brown Casserole was to a family with five children. The kids and...


    Turkey Casserole

    14 reviews

    This recipe comes with lots of mass appeal thanks to its cheesy sauce. Pasta, veggies and leftover turkey combine to...


    4-Bean Salad

    10 reviews

    "MY MOTHER gave me this recipe. It was actually a three-bean salad, but I added the garbanzo beans (which are...