The Most Popular Cook's Illustrated Recipes of 2019
The recipes you loved the most this year.
Best Beef Stew
Despite hours of simmering, most beef stews fall flat. With its rich gravy and t…
Best Old-Fashioned Burgers
Sixty years ago, drive-in burgers were synonymous with freshly ground high-quali…
Easiest-Ever Biscuits
We combine two classic methods (and break a cardinal rule) to make tender, fluff…
Hearty Tuscan Bean Stew
In Tuscany, creamy, flavorful beans transform rustic soups and stews into someth…
Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies
We set out to achieve a cookie that was crisp at the edges, chewy in the middle,…
Perfect Pecan Pie
After patiently scouring dozens of recipes, we finally created a pie with silky-…
Indian Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)
Of course it should be rich and creamy. But for a version of this restaurant cla…
Apple Crumble
A rustic dessert such as crumble should show off the fruit's tangy freshness—not…
Best Lemon Bars
What's the secret to bars with bold, multifaceted citrus flavor? Cut back on the…
Lemon–Olive Oil Tart
Butter isn't always better. An unorthodox ingredient is the key to this simple, …
Cast Iron Steaks with Herb Butter
This pan’s unbeatable heat retention should create the deepest, richest sear on …
Thai Hot and Sour Soup with Shrimp and Noodles (Gua...
This version of tom yum soup features hot, sour, salty, and sweet flavors, with …
Easier Roast Turkey and Gravy
No flipping. No long-simmered gravy. For fuss-free turkey and a richly flavored …
Tuscan White Bean and Escarole Soup (Acquacotta)
Acquacotta transforms humble ingredients into a supremely satisfying meal.
Fresh Fruit Tart
A showpiece when whole, a classic fresh fruit tart rarely retains its good looks…
No-Knead Brioche Buns
We’d make this rich, incredibly tender bread a lot more often if we didn’t have …
Chewy Granola Bars with Walnuts and Cranberries
We love the idea of chewy granola bars, but store-bought versions are overly swe…
Coffee Cake with Pecan-Cinnamon Streusel
Could we streamline the process for this breakfast treat and still produce a sof…
Ultimate Banana Bread
Say goodbye to dry, bland banana bread. For a showstopping loaf with a deep gold…
Fluffy Dinner Rolls
We thought the classic light, tender American dinner roll couldn’t get any bette…
Braised Red Potatoes with Dijon and Tarragon
What if you could get the creamy interiors produced by steaming red potatoes and…
Eggs in Spicy Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper Sauce (...
Shakshuka's savory, aromatic tomato sauce is a perfect foil for the rich, runny …
Kung Pao Chicken for Two
Spicy chiles and tingly Sichuan peppercorns team up with lightly sauced chicken …
Easy-Peel Hard-Cooked Eggs
You no longer need to fear the drudgery of peeling hard-boiled eggs—with the rig…
Irish Brown Soda Bread
Ireland's everyday bread is so quick, foolproof, and wholesome that you'll want …