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Pan Boxty
Pan boxty, from the country’s Northwest, is a buttery, griddled mash-up of mashe…
Published: March 2022
Spiced Thai-Style Iced Tea Concentrate
Cha yen, widely known simply as Thai iced tea, is a milky beverage sweetened wit…
Published: March 2022
The Best Instant-Read Thermometers
We've recommended a Thermapen for more than a decade, but there's new competitio…
Published: July 2018
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The Best Capers
We love the briny, vegetal flavor and subtle crunch of capers. Which product is …
Published: April 2019
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Navy Bean and Artichoke Dip with Parsley
For creamy, complex-tasting bean dips, we bagan by removing some of the beans.
Published: May 2012
The Best Induction Burners
An extra burner may be useful during the holidays, but can it do enough to justi…
Published: August 2019
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Spaghetti with Plant-Based Meatballs and Marinara
Today’s ground meat alternatives can’t simply be substituted 1 to 1 for animal p…
Published: March 2022
Pineapple Hand Pies
Turning pie into a handheld package puts all the best qualities of fruit-filled …
Published: March 2022
Çılbır (Turkish Poached Eggs with Yogurt and Spiced Butter) for Two
Garlicky yogurt crowned with a just-set egg and gilded with spiced butter, çılbı…
Published: March 2022
Çılbır (Turkish Poached Eggs with Yogurt and Spiced Butter)
Garlicky yogurt crowned with a just-set egg and gilded with spiced butter, çılbı…
Published: March 2022
Carciofi alla Giudia (Roman Jewish Fried Artichokes)
Carciofi alla giudia is crunchy, crispy, creamy, and visually striking. It’s als…
Published: March 2022
Cataplana (Portuguese Seafood Stew) for Two
My cataplana captures the treasures of the Algarve region—abundant fresh seafood…
Published: March 2022
Cataplana (Portuguese Seafood Stew)
Our cataplana captures the treasures of the Algarve region—abundant fresh seafoo…
Published: March 2022
Stir-Fried Beef and Gai Lan for Two
My take on this ever-evolving Chinese American staple features a 2:1 ratio of le…
Published: March 2022
Stir-Fried Beef and Gai Lan
Our take on this ever-evolving Chinese American staple features a 2:1 ratio of l…
Published: March 2022
Plant-Based Beef Tacos
You'd be hard-pressed to distinguish this delicious taco filling from beef.
Published: January 2022
Shokupan (Japanese White Bread)
With its thin crust, cloudlike crumb, and enduring freshness, Japan’s shokupan i…
Published: March 2022
Plant-Based Chili
Today’s ground meat alternatives can’t simply be substituted 1 to 1 for animal p…
Published: March 2022
Braised Asparagus with Sherry Vinegar and Marjoram
This oft-overlooked technique results in silky, sweet-nutty spears.
Published: March 2022
Braised Asparagus with Orange and Tarragon
This oft-overlooked technique results in silky, sweet-nutty spears.
Published: March 2022
Cherry Hand Pies
Turning pie into a handheld package puts all the best qualities of fruit-filled …
Published: March 2022
Peach Hand Pies
Turning pie into a handheld package puts all the best qualities of fruit-filled …
Published: March 2022
Creamless Creamy Green Goddess Dressing
A surprising ingredient quietly imparts the smooth richness of dairy or mayonnai…
Published: November 2018
The Best Stovetop Griddles
Making brunch is a cinch with a stovetop griddle. Which model is best?
Published: July 2019
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Braised Asparagus with Lemon and Chives
This oft-overlooked technique results in silky, sweet-nutty spears.
Published: March 2022
The Best Tortilla Presses
We made more than a hundred corn tortillas to answer a pressing question: Which …
Published: August 2021
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Wine Tumblers
Whether you’re at the beach or on your deck, a wine tumbler can keep your drink …
Published: June 2021
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The Best Pepper Mills
Freshly ground pepper is an everyday staple for seasoning food. Which pepper mil…
Published: August 2019
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