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    TaraTeaspoon » Recipes

    Cooking Method

    There are so many different methods of cooking food and I can help you find the perfect method for your needs. If you're just starting out, check out my cooking basics and step-by-step tutorials to gain confidence and cook like a pro in no time.

    When life gets busy and dinner needs to be quick and easy, turn to one-dish meals, simple slow cooker recipes, or fast and flavorful Instant Pot dinners.

    You’ll also find tons of inspiration and tips for mastering outdoor cooking—learn how to barbecue, smoke, and grill like a seasoned pit master.

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      Ground Beef Chili (For a Crowd!)
    • Perfect pie crust prepped for filling on marble surface
      How To Roll Out Pie Crust
    • Spices in bowl and spoons on surface
      Cooking With Herbs And Spices
    • silicone bags from the freezer with food
      The Best Reusable Food Storage Bags
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      Gourmet Hot Dogs (Plus Toppings Ideas)
    • Top view of a bowl of potato bacon cheese soup topped with crispy bacon and sliced scallions.
      Cheesy Bacon Potato Soup
    • Sliced ham on a serving tray.
      How to Carve a Ham
    • A chicken spinach casserole with a serving removed to show filling.
      Chicken and Spinach Casserole with Phyllo
    • Sliced vegetables and fruit on a cutting board with two different mandoline slicers.
      How To Use A Mandoline
    • Close up of a bowl of beef stew with biscuit topping on a white plate next to a gold fork.
      Beef Stew with Biscuit Topping
    • Close up of crab dip on a pita chip.
      Hot Crab Dip with Corn
    • A small glass jar of cranberry bbq sauce.
      Cranberry BBQ Sauce
    • Charro Beans (Frijoles Charros)
    • Honey braised chicken and figs on mashed potatoes feature images
      Honey Fig Chicken
    • flank steak sliced with fresh salsa verde on top.
      Steak with Salsa Verde
    • featured image for sliced grilled pork tenderloin with goat cheese and honey
      Best Grilled Pork Tenderloin Recipe
    • sausage and peppers with pineapple and avocado recipe image
      Sausage and Peppers with Pineapple and Avocado Cream
    • north carolina pulled pork recipe with mop sauce
      North Carolina Pulled Pork Recipe
    • Grilled fish with capers and corn feature image
      Grilled Fish With Caper Herb Salsa and Corn
    • Close up of Teriyaki Chicken and Scallion Kabobs in white bowl
      Teriyaki Chicken And Scallion Kabobs
    • Slow Cooker Arroz Con Pollo recipe image
      Slow Cooker Arroz Con Pollo (Chicken With Rice)
    • Image for Cheeseboard Tips - wood cutting boards with various cheeses
      Cheese Boards: Tips for Entertaining
    • Brownie History: Brownie Origin and Types of Brownies
    • rhubarb on table with twine
      Rhubarb 101: How To Prepare Rhubarb For Storing, Freezing, And Cooking
    • close up on indoor herb garden machine
      Growing Herbs Indoors
    • Watermelon hacks image
      15 Wonderful Watermelon Hacks and Tricks
    • halloween monster chicken sliders close up
      Halloween Monster Chicken Sliders
    • close up of Slow Cooker Brisket Sandwich on black background
      Slow Cooker Brisket Sandwiches
    • pepper jelly and chicken bacon sandwich feature
      Sweet and Spicy Chicken and Bacon Sandwich
    • close up of curry in bowl with rice
      Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Curry Recipe
    • oven baked bbq ribs cut on brown parchment paper
      Oven-Baked Baby Back Ribs Recipe
    • square feature image of black beans
      Authentic Cuban Black Beans (Frijoles Negros)
    • Slow Cooker Brisket With Fruit and Wine Sauce
      Slow Cooker Brisket With Fruit And Wine Sauce
    • square feature image of turkey pot pie with biscuits on top in a cast iron skillet.
      Turkey Pot Pie with Biscuits
    • Lekue storage containers with chicken
      Best Silicone Food Storage Containers
    • Top view of a bowl of vegetarian white chili with toppings.
      White Vegetarian Chili
    • Slow Cooker Turkey Vegetable Meatloaf displayed on wood cutting board
      Crockpot Turkey Meatloaf
    • slice of pot pie on plate
      The Best Recipe for Turkey Pot Pie with Gravy
    • A bowl of ice cream covered in strawberry ice cream sauce.
      Strawberry Sauce Recipe (Strawberry Topping)
    • Neapolitan pizza dough baked feature
      No-Fail Neapolitan Pizza Recipe
    • A spoonful of meatball tater tot casserole on a plate with a side of green beans.
      Cheesy Tater Tot Meatball Casserole
    • Barbecue Popcorn with an easy BBQ seasoning mix, as seen on KSL Studio 5 TV
      Barbecue Popcorn With An Easy BBQ Seasoning Mix

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    Meet Tara Teaspoon!

    I'm a professional recipe developer and cookbook author with nearly 30 years of experience, including working in the test kitchens of Martha Stewart and Ladies' Home Journal. I've created a home for my reliable, flavor-packed recipes and professional culinary techniques made simple!

    From quick, easy weeknight dinner ideas to impressive baking projects for leisurely weekends—all designed to help you Live Life Deliciously!

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