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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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    How to Cook Corn on the Cob, 7 Ways

    Preparing this summer staple doesn't have to be a challenge. We share everything you need to know about how to cook corn on the cob. Pick your favorite of seven different methods!

    How to Make a Colorful Crudités Platter

    Turn veggies and dip into a striking crudités platter with our step-by-step guide.


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    Stuffed Ham

    With its green vegetable-swirled filling, stuffed ham is a local favorite in St. Mary’s County, Maryland.


    How to Crimp Pie Crust Like a Pro

    Love making pies but wish they didn't look quite so ... homemade? Learn how to crimp pie crust for a...


    Fried Cheese Curds

    Calling all Wisconsin residents (past and present)! These fried cheese curds may just be the best we've ever had.

    Golden Cadillac

    The Golden Cadillac is a classic cocktail commonly served as an after-dinner drink. It combines sweet and herbaceous Galliano liqueur...


    Jojo Potatoes

    Jojo potatoes are coated in a savory blend of spices, then deep-fried until crispy on the outside and fluffy on...

    How to Make an Egg Wash

    An egg wash is essential to baked goods with a boulangerie-worthy finish. Make an egg wash for pie crust, pastries,...


    Spaghetti all’Assassina (Assassin’s Spaghetti)

    When you bite into this spaghetti, it bites back! Spaghetti all'assassina is spicy and slow-simmered in a thick chili and...


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    Blondies

    Whether you like them plain, packed with white chips or studded with walnuts, this buttery blondie recipe hits the sweet...


    Savannah Sunrise

    Our Savannah sunrise cocktail recipe will make your brunch sparkle with beautiful layers of peach, tequila, bubbles and black currant...

    Rhubarb Margarita

    Our rhubarb margarita is perfect for patio season brunches or any day that needs a little sparkle. It's equal parts...


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    French Hot Chocolate

    3 reviews

    Throw that powdered drink mix to the side! It's time to make French hot chocolate with thick, rich cream and...


    Bison Meat Loaf

    Bison meat loaf made with lean bison, herbs and a dash of Big Sky Country isn't just better for you—it's...


    Lemon Pudding

    Summer desserts abound, but homemade lemon pudding tastes as if it were made specifically to be enjoyed on those hot...


    Lemon Brownies

    Technically blondies since they don't contain chocolate, these lemon brownies are rich bar cookies with a burst of bold citrus...

    Fried Apple Pies

    Golden brown outside and sweet and fruity inside, these fried apple pies are perfect hand-held treats. Take them to picnics...


    Best-Ever Mini Blueberry Muffins

    Mini blueberry muffins are tender, sweet, packed with juicy berries and perfectly portioned for mindful munching, lunchboxes and on-the-go snacks.


    Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting

    You need only six ingredients and 10 minutes to make this luscious strawberry cream cheese frosting.


    Dundee Cake

    Dundee cake has an appealing pale orange color and a pleasant citrus flavor, thanks to orange marmalade as a "secret"...


    Porch Swing Margarita

    With strong black tea, zesty lime, sweet peach schnapps and a shot of tequila, this porch swing margarita is practically...


    Pink Pina Colada

    Break out your blender and find some tiny umbrellas! This pink pina colada recipe provides a taste of the tropics...


    Chiles Rellenos

    An emblematic dish in Mexico, chiles rellenos are cheese-stuffed poblano peppers that have been battered and fried.


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    Whole Wheat Pancakes

    Fluffy whole wheat pancakes are made with rich buttermilk, cinnamon and vanilla. They're wholesome and high in fiber for a...


    Pickle-Brined Chicken

    Use up that leftover juice from the jar and make pickle-brined chicken. It's tender, juicy and lightly flavored with the...

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    Chocolate Creme Brulee

    Before you dismiss this sophisticated dessert as too complicated for a home cook, stay with us. We’ve demystified the techniques...


    Elvis Presley Cake

    Elvis Presley cake is a pineapple lover's dream. The sweet pineapple layer and rich cream cheese frosting with chopped pecans...


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    Smash Burger Tacos

    2 reviews

    Smash burger tacos combine the best of two favorite foods into one viral recipe. Featuring crispy-edged beef patties, a creamy...


    Queen Elizabeth Cake

    Queen Elizabeth cake is a Canadian dessert worth making at home. It's rich with dates and topped with a broiled...


    Green Chili

    This pork green chili recipe brings bold Colorado flavor straight to your kitchen. It's thick, smoky and packed with tender...


    Conch Fritters

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    Serve up a taste of the islands with these deep-fried conch fritters that are studded with aromatic veggies. Serve them...