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2020
Farro and Broccoli Rabe Gratin
This meatless main gets its savory backbone from an everyday Japanese ingredient…
Published: August 2020
Smart Displays
We tested smart displays by Google and Amazon to see how helpful they were in th…
Published: December 2019
When to Heat Frying Oil Lower and Slower
Sometimes when heating up frying oil, slow and steady wins the race.
Published: August 2020
Why (and How) to Roast Squash and Melon Seeds
Pumpkin seeds aren't the only seeds you can turn into a tasty snack.
Published: August 2020
Bring On the (Preserved Vegetable) Funk
Ya cai is the ingredient behind the unique fermented tang in many classic Sichua…
Published: August 2020
Save Your Sourdough Starter Leftovers
This flavorful leftover culture can be used as backup—or to add tang in all sort…
Published: August 2020
Homemade Bacon
Cooking low-and-slow for nearly 2 hours over pungent hickory chunks imparted jus…
Published: October 2012
Hung Kao Mun Gati (Thai Coconut Rice)
Every region that grows coconuts and rice marries them to make the grains rich a…
Published: August 2020
Horiatiki Salata (Hearty Greek Salad) for Two
Imagine all your favorite bites of Greek salad—sweet tomatoes; briny olives; cru…
Published: August 2020
Cucumber Tomato Salad
Serve this refreshingly crisp, minty salad, which also features savory green oli…
Published: August 2020
Horiatiki Salata (Hearty Greek Salad)
Imagine all your favorite bites of Greek salad—sweet tomatoes; briny olives; cru…
Published: August 2020
Bhature
The rich and tender fried breads known as bhature are a common accompaniment to …
Published: August 2020
Chana Masala
Chana Masala, the wildly popular North Indian dish of chickpeas simmered until t…
Published: August 2020
Poulet au Vinaigre (Chicken with Vinegar) for Two
This French chicken dish makes its own sauce—and vinegar is the light that helps…
Published: August 2020
Poulet au Vinaigre (Chicken with Vinegar)
This French chicken dish makes its own sauce—and vinegar is the light that helps…
Published: August 2020
Dan Dan Mian (Sichuan Noodles with Chili Sauce and Pork) for Two
Awash in palate-jolting chili sauce and heaped with crispy bits of pork, these n…
Published: August 2020
Dan Dan Mian (Sichuan Noodles with Chili Sauce and Pork)
Awash in palate-jolting chili sauce and heaped with crispy bits of pork, these n…
Published: August 2020
Preserved Lemon–Almond Sauce
Almonds and extra-virgin olive oil balance the briny pungency of preserved lemon…
Published: August 2020
Grilled Boneless Beef Short Ribs
With their rich marbling, intense beefiness, and satisfying chew, boneless beef …
Published: August 2020
Sourdough Starter
Making a starter requires time but very little effort. And once it’s established…
Published: September 2016
Spicy Ginger Syrup
This vibrant, umami-packed sauce comes together in minutes. Serve it over grille…
Published: August 2020
Arroz con Titoté (Colombian Coconut Rice)
Every region that grows coconuts and rice marries them to make the grains rich a…
Published: August 2020
Kimchi-Scallion Sauce
This vibrant, umami-packed sauce comes together in minutes. Serve it over grille…
Published: August 2020
The Best 12-Inch Ceramic Nonstick Skillets
The ceramic skillets we’ve tested have never been able to compete with regular n…
Published: April 2020
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The Best Air-Fryer Toaster Ovens
Air-fryer toaster ovens can air-fry and toast—and do a whole lot more besides. W…
Published: October 2019
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Toasted Sesame Oil
Nutty and fragrant, a good-quality toasted sesame oil can enhance all kinds of d…
Published: April 2020
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Classic Sourdough Bread (Pain au Levain)
For a classic sourdough bread recipe, we used a mixture of bread flour and whole…
Published: September 2016
Almost No-Knead Sourdough Bread 2.0
For an easy bread recipe that allowed us to put our Sourdough Starter into actio…
Published: September 2016
Lahmajun (Armenian Flatbread)
Long before pizza came along, Armenians were baking crisp, savory meat-and-veget…
Published: August 2020
Meat Pounders
For flattening chicken and pork cutlets, we want a tool that combines force and …
Published: April 2020
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Squeeze Bottles
Restaurant cooks love these handy bottles. We put the squeeze on them to find th…
Published: April 2020
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Angel Hair Pasta
Angel hair is underappreciated. Success with these thin strands starts with buyi…
Published: April 2020
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Yellow Sheet Cake with Chocolate Frosting
We make everyone's favorite cake even better by combining a fine, plush texture …
Published: August 2020
Xīhóngshì Chǎo Jīdàn (Chinese Stir-Fried Tomatoes and Eggs)
This simple yet surprisingly complex dish deserves its reputation as one of Chin…
Published: August 2020
Rotary Graters
Love Parmesan cheese but hate grating it? A rotary grater might be for you.
Published: April 2020
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