September / October
2016
Smoked Pork Loin with Dried-Fruit Chutney
Classic barbecue recipes take most of a day. We wanted a smoky, company-worthy p…
Published: September 2016
Should You Get a Gourd Tool?
We tested three tools, rating them on their ability to scoop, de-string, and cut…
Published: September 2016
Food Dehydrators
To find the best dehydrator, we purchased five models and set them to work creat…
Published: September 2016
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Classic Chewy Oatmeal Cookies
We wanted to improve the classic recipe from the Quaker canister. Our method is …
Published: September 2016
Broiled Broccoli Rabe
The tricks to taming this notoriously bitter green? How you cut it and how you c…
Published: September 2016
How to Handle Monster Squash
Breaking down a massive, rock-hard squash with a knife can seem downright danger…
Published: September 2016
The Best Food Mills
We wanted to know which food mill was the most stable, efficient, and easy to us…
Published: July 2016
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Grilled Shrimp and Vegetable Kebabs
Can shrimp and vegetables ever achieve perfection on a single skewer?
Published: September 2016
Cōngyóubǐng (Scallion Pancakes)
Our version of this Chinese and Taiwanese classic delivers crispy, gorgeously la…
Published: September 2016
The Best Way to Reheat Fried Chicken
Reheated fried chicken is often a disappointment, featuring dried-out or unevenl…
Published: September 2016
The Best Slotted Spoons
We rounded up eight dishwasher-safe nylon, silicone, and stainless-steel spoons,…
Published: September 2016
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Grilled Shrimp and Vegetable Kebabs for Two
Can shrimp and vegetables ever achieve perfection on a single skewer?
Published: September 2016
Cheese and Tomato Lasagna
A satisfying, comforting, cheesy lasagna—that's meatless? This version will surp…
Published: September 2016
Chili-Lime Salt
While a sprinkling of salt is a great flavor enhancer, we sometimes want to fini…
Published: September 2016
Cuban-Style Sandwiches (Cubano) with Smoked Pork Loin
The history of this sandwich is a little murky, but one story suggests that it s…
Published: September 2016
Cumin-Sesame Salt
While a sprinkling of salt is a great flavor enhancer, we sometimes want to fini…
Published: September 2016
Turkey Meatballs with Soy and Sesame
Turkey meatballs have a justifiably bad reputation. But if you boost the flavors…
Published: September 2016
The Best Electric Kettles
Electric kettles are handy for making tea or coffee and for any cooking task tha…
Published: September 2016
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Pepper-Cinnamon Salt
While a sprinkling of salt is a great flavor enhancer, we sometimes want to fini…
Published: September 2016
Foolproof Boiled Corn
The best way to guarantee perfectly crisp, juicy kernels? Not boiling the corn a…
Published: September 2016
Moroccan-Style Turkey Meatballs
Turkey meatballs have a justifiably bad reputation. But if you boost the flavors…
Published: September 2016
Italian-Style Turkey Meatballs
Turkey meatballs have a justifiably bad reputation. But if you boost the flavors…
Published: September 2016
Make Your Immersion Blender More Effective
An immersion blender is less fussy than a countertop blender since you don’t hav…
Published: September 2016
Does Freezing Take the Crispness out of Toasted Nuts?
Does freezing and thawing harm the toasted nuts’ crisp texture?
Published: September 2016
Pollo en Mole Poblano (Chicken in Puebla-Style Mole)
Our interpretation of chicken cloaked in Mexico's iconic sauce is less labor int…
Published: September 2016
Almond Butter
Almond butter makes a great alternative to everyday peanut butter, and making yo…
Published: September 2016
Porterhouse Steaks: Why Bigger Isn't Always Better
Beware: The steak that looks the
most luscious might end up wasting
your money…
Published: September 2016
Serrated Knives
Why are some knives a pain and others a pleasure? Everything counts, from the nu…
Published: September 2016
Cheese and Tomato Lasagna
Without meat or vegetables, cheese lasagna can be dull to eat. For a great versi…
Published: September 2016
Classic Chewy Oatmeal Cookies
Knowingly or not, most folks use the cookie recipe from the Quaker canister. We …
Published: September 2016
Almost No-Knead Sourdough Bread
For an easy bread recipe that allowed us to put our Sourdough Starter into actio…
Published: September 2016
Foolproof Boiled Corn
The best way to guarantee perfectly crisp, juicy kernels? Not boiling the corn a…
Published: September 2016
Italian-Style Turkey Meatballs
Turkey meatballs have a justifiably bad reputation. But if you boost the flavors…
Published: September 2016
Cōngyóubǐng (Scallion Pancakes) with Dipping Sauce
Our version of this Chinese and Taiwanese classic delivers crispy, gorgeously la…
Published: September 2016
Broiled Broccoli Rabe
The tricks to taming this notoriously bitter green? How you cut it and how you c…
Published: September 2016
Grilled Shrimp and Vegetable Kebabs
Can shrimp and vegetables ever achieve perfection on a single skewer?
Published: September 2016
Pollo en Mole Poblano (Chicken in Puebla-Style Mole)
Our interpretation of chicken cloaked in Mexico's iconic sauce is less labor int…
Published: September 2016
Smoked Pork Loin with Dried-Fruit Chutney
Classic barbecue recipes take most of a day. We wanted a smoky, company-worthy p…
Published: September 2016
Better Brown Butter
We've got a new method for browning butter which ensures that every last bit of …
Published: July 2016
Fermentation Explained
When we realized how many ingredients we call for in recipes are fermented, we d…
Published: July 2016
Wipe out Garlic Odor on Cutting Boards
We've got a new trick up our sleeves to remove the potent smell of garlic from c…
Published: July 2016
How to Cut an Apple Without Coring
If you’re cutting just a few apples for a salad or a garnish, it can be easier t…
Published: July 2016
Using Sprouted Wheat Flour
Sprouting grain is said to make vitamins, minerals, and protein easier to absorb…
Published: July 2016
How Slicing Impacts Onions
Because the layers of plant cells in an onion run from the root to the stem end …
Published: July 2016
Introducing Teff
Teff has a mildly nutty, earthy flavor and can range in color from dark brown to…
Published: July 2016
Rescuing Turkey Meatballs
Turkey meatballs have a justifiably bad reputation. But if you boost the flavors…
Published: July 2016
Testing Food Dehydrators
To find the best dehydrator, we purchased five models and set them to work creat…
Published: July 2016
Testing Electric Kettles
Electric kettles are handy for making tea or coffee and for any cooking task tha…
Published: July 2016
Testing Slotted Spoons
We rounded up eight dishwasher-safe nylon, silicone, and stainless-steel spoons,…
Published: July 2016
Testing Food Mills
We wanted to know which food mill was the most stable, efficient, and easy to us…
Published: July 2016
The Secrets of Serrated Knives
Why are some knives a pain and others a pleasure? Everything counts, from the nu…
Published: July 2016
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