The Most Popular Cook's Illustrated Recipes in April
Did you make any of these this month? If not, here's your inspiration.
Lemon–Olive Oil Tart
Butter isn't always better. An unorthodox ingredient is the key to this simple, …
Best Lemon Bars
What's the secret to bars with bold, multifaceted citrus flavor? Cut back on the…
Eggs in Spicy Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper Sauce (...
Shakshuka's savory, aromatic tomato sauce is a perfect foil for the rich, runny …
Cream Cheese Brownies
Everyone loves a rich brownie. Tangy cheesecake is a slam dunk. It’s too bad tha…
Caramelized Onion, Tomato, and Goat Cheese Tart
The key to quicker caramelized onions is the ingredient we least expected: water…
Cheese Soufflé
The first thing to know about cheese soufflé is that while it should look dramat…
Indian Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)
Of course it should be rich and creamy. But for a version of this restaurant cla…
Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup
For a rich, earthy, nutty-tasting wild rice and mushroom soup, we had to figure …
Cuban Braised Shredded Beef (Ropa Vieja)
Tender yet hearty strands make ropa vieja stand out from other Latin braised bee…
Easiest-Ever Biscuits
We combine two classic methods (and break a cardinal rule) to make tender, fluff…
Easy-Peel Hard-Cooked Eggs
You no longer need to fear the drudgery of peeling hard-boiled eggs—with the rig…
Scallion Pancakes with Dipping Sauce
Our version of this Chinese and Taiwanese classic delivers crispy, gorgeously la…
Pizza Al Taglio with Arugula and Fresh Mozzarella
Tender and airy yet substantial, this Roman pie is often topped like an open-fac…
Everyday French Toast
French toast can be messy to make with disappointing, soggy results. We discover…
Sous Vide Chocolate Pots De Crème
Pots De Crème is rich, decadent, and with the help of sous vide, supersimple to …
Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies
We set out to achieve a cookie that was crisp at the edges, chewy in the middle,…
Sautéed Mushrooms with Shallot and Thyme
Want savory, meaty-textured, deeply browned mushrooms without a lot of work, tim…
Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies
Everyday ingredients and a quick-mixing method make these cookies convenient. Th…
Everyday Pad Thai
Our take on this iconic Thai street food vibrates with salty, sour, and sweet fl…
Classic Sloppy Joes
How do you improve upon a classic? By making the beef taste beefier.
Glazed Spiral-Sliced Ham
Ham is appealingly simple but often comes out dry and jerkylike. Here's what you…
Sous Vide No-Fuss Polenta
Let your sous vide do all the work.
Moroccan-Style Turkey Meatballs
Turkey meatballs have a justifiably bad reputation. But if you boost the flavors…
Panang Beef Curry
With a few tweaks to jarred curry paste, this rich, savory-sweet, deeply fragran…
Caramelized Onion Dip
The key to quicker caramelized onions is the ingredient we least expected: water…