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2023Schmaltz and Cracklings
You can buy schmaltz but it's almost as easy—and just as delicious—to make your …
Published: January 2023
Small-Batch Savory Corn Muffins
These six buttery muffins have great cornmeal flavor and a tall, domed structure…
Published: February 2023
All About Vegan Cheese
We explored the burgeoning world of vegan cheese, specifically vegan shredded mo…
Published: June 2022
The Best Precision Kitchen Scales
The verdict is in: Find out which scale can improve your cooking and baking.
Published: September 2022
Buy the WinnerThe Best Anti-Fatigue Mats
These mats are designed to provide support for long stints at the sink, stove, o…
Published: August 2022
Buy the WinnerThe Best Microwave Ovens
The latest models offer new features and controls and promise better results.
Published: September 2022
Buy the WinnerMatzo Ball Soup
To make this iconic chicken and dumpling soup is to indulge in a classic Jewish …
Published: February 2023
Saumon Aux Lentilles (Pan-Seared Salmon With Braised Lentilles Du Puy)
Saumon aux lentilles is a classic coupling of rich fish and earthy pulses.
Published: February 2023
Jamaican Pepper Steak
There's no clearer snapshot of Jamaican Chinese cooking than pepper steak: the b…
Published: February 2023
Shaved Vegetable Salad with Creamy Miso Dressing
A salad with robust, refreshing crunch is the best kind of spring tonic. To make…
Published: February 2023
Suan Là Bai Cai
Crunchy napa cabbage, punchy-sweet black vinegar, smoky chiles, and about 5 minu…
Published: February 2023
The Best Microwaves
The latest models offer new features and controls and promise better results.
Published: January 2023
Braised Chicken Thighs with Lemon, Spices, and Torn Basil
Our tried-and-true method for braised chicken thighs is a fan favorite. Here's a…
Published: February 2023
The Best Air Fryer Liners
These liners are meant to make air-fryer cleanup simpler, but only some are wort…
Published: August 2022
Buy the WinnerPasta alla Zozzona
An unorthodox union of carbonara and Amatriciana, pasta alla zozzona is peak dec…
Published: February 2023
Braised Chicken Thighs with Lemon, Spices, and Torn Basil
Our tried-and-true method for braised chicken thighs is a fan favorite. Here's a…
Published: February 2023
Beer-Battered Onion Rings with Jalapeño Dipping Sauce
These golden onion rings fry up delicately crisp and run circles around restaura…
Published: February 2023
Braised Chicken Thighs with Fennel, Orange, and Cracked Olives
Our tried-and-true method for braised chicken thighs is a fan favorite. Here's a…
Published: February 2023
Khao Niaow Ma Muang (Sticky Rice with Mango)
The classic Thai dessert khao niaow ma muang is a celebration of warm weather, p…
Published: February 2023
Qatayef Asafiri (Little Birds)
Qatayef asafiri (aka little birds)—petite pancakes folded around a creamy fillin…
Published: February 2023
Khao Niaow Ma Muang (Sticky Rice with Mango)
The classic Thai dessert khao niaow ma muang is a celebration of warm weather, p…
Published: February 2023
Beer-Battered Onion Rings with Jalapeño Dipping Sauce
These golden onion rings fry up delicately crisp and run circles around restaura…
Published: February 2023
Pasta alla Zozzona
An unorthodox union of carbonara and Amatriciana, pasta alla zozzona is peak dec…
Published: February 2023
Creamy Braised Chicken Thighs with Caraway and Dill
Our tried-and-true method for braised chicken thighs is a fan favorite. Here's a…
Published: February 2023
Suan La Bai Cai (Sour and Hot Napa Cabbage)
Crunchy napa cabbage, punchy-sweet black vinegar, smoky chiles, and about 5 minu…
Published: February 2023
Shaved Vegetable Salad with Creamy Miso Dressing
A salad with robust, refreshing crunch is the best kind of spring tonic. To make…
Published: February 2023
Jamaican Pepper Steak
There's no clearer snapshot of Jamaican Chinese cooking than pepper steak: the b…
Published: February 2023
Saumon Aux Lentilles (Pan-Seared Salmon with Braised Lentilles Du Puy)
Saumon aux lentilles is a classic coupling of rich fish and earthy pulses.
Published: February 2023
Matzo Ball Soup
To make this iconic chicken and dumpling soup is to indulge in a classic Jewish …
Published: January 2023
Qatayef Asafiri (Little Birds)
Qatayef asafiri (aka little birds)—petite pancakes folded around a creamy fillin…
Published: February 2023
The Best Spiralizers
Spiral vegetable cutters, or spiralizers, cut fruits and vegetables into long no…
Published: May 2016
Online Extra
Buy the WinnerThe Best 9-Inch Round Cake Pans
For professional quality baked goods, you need a great cake pan. Find out which …
Published: October 2013
Buy the WinnerSichuan Sour and Hot Napa Cabbage Stir-Fry (Suan La Bai Cai)
Crunchy napa cabbage, punchy-sweet black vinegar, smoky chiles, and about 5 min…
Published: February 2023
The Crunchiest Ice Water Salad
A salad with robust, refreshing crunch is the best kind of spring tonic. To make…
Published: February 2023
Salmon aux Lentilles: French-Style Surf and Turf
This cozy dish is a classic coupling of rich fish and earthy pulses.
Published: February 2023
Battered Onion Rings, Perfected
Fry up delicately crisp, golden onion rings that run circles around restaurant v…
Published: February 2023
Matzo Ball Soup Is an Iconic Jewish Ritual
Everything about our matzo ball soup is classic—from the clear, ultra-chicken-y …
Published: February 2023
Jamaican Pepper Steak: Fusion Cooking at Its Best
There’s no clearer snapshot of Jamaican Chinese cooking than pepper steak: the b…
Published: February 2023
Go-To Braised Chicken Thighs
Our tried-and-true method is a reader favorite. Here are three new ways to enjoy…
Published: February 2023
Qatayef Asafiri, Ramadan’s Sweetest Treat
Qatayef asafiri (aka little birds)—petite pancakes folded around a creamy fillin…
Published: February 2023
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