September / October
2022
Spaghetti All'Assassina
Making spaghetti all’assassina requires patience and bravery—and a blatant disre…
Published: August 2022
Moussaka
With plush vegetables, spiced meat sauce, and a top coat of satiny béchamel, thi…
Published: August 2022
Double-Apple Bread Pudding
Granny Smith apples bring tangy freshness to a bread pudding that’s rich with cr…
Published: August 2022
Lu Dan (Braised Eggs)
Taiwanese braised eggs are cooked or marinated in a soy sauce broth (with spices…
Published: August 2022
Small-Batch Browned Butter Blondies
For a blondie that's chewy but not too sweet, we found that you can't simply swa…
Published: August 2022
The Best Mops
The best mops make it easy to keep floors (and hands) clean. Which option checks…
Published: February 2022
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The Best Bread Machines
We found two machines that are easy to use and make a variety of consistent, tas…
Published: December 2021
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The Best Stovetop Kettles
Double, double toil and trouble, fire burn and kettle bubble.
Published: September 2017
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The Best Vegan Italian Sausage Links
With more options than ever, vegan sausages are booming. How do these Italian-st…
Published: March 2022
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Pretzel Bites
Making pretzels the way German bakers do combines science and arts and crafts wi…
Published: October 2022
Grilled Mushrooms with Rosemary-Lemon Basting Butter
Uniquely resilient and a mate for anything, mushrooms can be flashed over a blaz…
Published: August 2022
Pan-Fried Halloumi with Cherry Pepper Glaze
Thanks to its unique molecular structure, squeaky, briny halloumi stays firm ove…
Published: August 2022
Grilled Halloumi Wraps
Thanks to its unique molecular structure, squeaky, briny halloumi stays firm ove…
Published: August 2022
Skillet-Steamed Haricots Verts
The conventional jade type is just the beginning: The green bean family is richl…
Published: August 2022
Double-Glazed Salmon with Ginger and Apple Cider for Two
It’s crystal clear: Thoughtfully calibrated glazes bring sparkle—and tangy, savo…
Published: August 2022
Double-Glazed Salmon with Ginger and Apple Cider
It’s crystal clear: Thoughtfully calibrated glazes bring sparkle—and tangy, savo…
Published: August 2022
Zha Paigu (Taiwanese Fried Pork Chops)
Taiwan’s zha paigu are meaty, juicy, fragrant with heady five-spice powder—and u…
Published: August 2022
Laugenbrezeln (German Lye Pretzels)
Making pretzels the way German bakers do combines science and arts and crafts wi…
Published: August 2022
Grilled Mushrooms with Garlic-Parsley Basting Butter
Uniquely resilient and a mate for anything, mushrooms can be flashed over a blaz…
Published: August 2022
Grilled Mushrooms with Ginger-Miso Basting Butter
Uniquely resilient and a mate for anything, mushrooms can be flashed over a blaz…
Published: August 2022
Three-Bean Salad
The conventional jade type is just the beginning: The green bean family is richl…
Published: August 2022
Stir-Fried Shrimp and Long Beans
The conventional jade type is just the beginning: The green bean family is richl…
Published: August 2022
Double-Glazed Salmon with Lemon and Thyme for Two
It’s crystal clear: Thoughtfully calibrated glazes bring sparkle—and tangy, savo…
Published: August 2022
Double-Glazed Salmon with Lemon and Thyme
It’s crystal clear: Thoughtfully calibrated glazes bring sparkle—and tangy, savo…
Published: August 2022
Apple Corers/Slicers
Which gadgets help most when you’re prepping apples for snacking or baking? We b…
Published: December 2021
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The Best Single-Origin Chocolate
We dug into the amazing and complex world of single-origin bars and in the proce…
Published: March 2022
Double-Glazed Salmon with Maple and Liquid Smoke for Two
It’s crystal clear: Thoughtfully calibrated glazes bring sparkle—and tangy, savo…
Published: August 2022
Double-Glazed Salmon with Maple and Liquid Smoke
It’s crystal clear: Thoughtfully calibrated glazes bring sparkle—and tangy, savo…
Published: August 2022
The Best Copper Skillets
These beautiful, heat-responsive, pricey pans have a long history in fine cookin…
Published: March 2022
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The Best Flatware Sets
Good flatware can’t make your food taste better—but it will make your meals a lo…
Published: February 2022
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