Smart and Savvy Secrets from America's Test Kitchen

Welcome! Come on in for the absolute answers to all your kitchen questions. We dive deep into ingredients, equipment, and techniques to discover the secrets to great cooking. Explore and sample some of our greatest and most useful discoveries.

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Yes, You Can (and Should!) Freeze Citrus Zest

3 Tricks for Super Crispy Chicken Skin

Lumpy Batter Produces Fluffier Pancakes

Turn Your Leftover Jam into Salad Dressing

5 Tips for Guacamole-Ready Avocados

The Best Way to Whisk, According to Science

Garlic's Flavor Depends on How You Cut It

For Plump and Juicy Shrimp, Use Baking Soda

Small-Batch Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies

Weeknight Roast Chicken

Almost No-Knead Bread

Grilled Sugar Steak

Creamless Creamy Tomato Soup

8 Ways ATK Differs from Other Food Sites