November / December
2002Turkey for a Crowd
If you have but one oven and a long guest list for Thanksgiving, only a gargantu…
Published: November 2002
Smothered Pork Chops
Skip the condensed soup and thick-cut chops for deep flavor and tender meat.
Published: November 2002
Gingered Sugar Cookies
Is it possible to make sugar cookies that have a perfect balance of texture and …
Published: November 2002
Mulled Red Wine
To bring mulled wine into balance, use a modest amount of sugar, toast the spice…
Published: November 2002
Sugar Cookies with Lime Essence
Is it possible to make sugar cookies that have a perfect balance of texture and …
Published: November 2002
Maple-Orange Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Bake, boil, or steam? None of these methods is the right one for the best textur…
Published: November 2002
Individual Yorkshire Puddings
The biggest challenge is getting the right height and texture.
Published: November 2002
Lemon-Poppyseed Sugar Cookies
Is it possible to make sugar cookies that have a perfect balance of texture and …
Published: November 2002
Classic Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Bake, boil, or steam? None of these methods is the right one for the best textur…
Published: November 2002
Mulled Red Wine with Raisins and Almonds
To bring mulled wine into balance, use a modest amount of sugar, toast the spice…
Published: November 2002
Sour Cream Coffee Cake with Chocolate Chips
Forget about ersatz convenience-store cake. We set out to explore the secrets of…
Published: November 2002
Chocolate-Orange Mousse Cake
Chocolate mousse cake runs the gamut from fluffy, insubstantial layer cake to de…
Published: November 2002
Indian-Spiced Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Raisins and Cashews
Bake, boil, or steam? None of these methods is the right one for the best textur…
Published: November 2002
Smothered Pork Chops with Cider and Apples
Skip the condensed soup and thick-cut chops for deep flavor and tender meat.
Published: November 2002
Lemon-Blueberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake
Forget about ersatz convenience-store cake. We set out to explore the secrets of…
Published: November 2002
Garlic-Scented Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Coconut Milk and Cilantro
Bake, boil, or steam? None of these methods is the right one for the best textur…
Published: November 2002
Prime Rib Roast Beef with Jus
We cooked more than 35 rib roasts to unlock the secrets of this forgotten classi…
Published: November 2002
Apricot-Almond Sour Cream Coffee Cake
Forget about ersatz convenience-store cake. We set out to explore the secrets of…
Published: November 2002
Orecchiette with Broccoli, Sausage, and Roasted Peppers
We set out to rescue this classic Italian pairing and avoid the inevitable bowl …
Published: November 2002
Spaghetti with Broccoli, Garlic, and Anchovies
We set out to rescue this classic Italian pairing and avoid the inevitable bowl …
Published: November 2002
Farfalle with Broccoli, Olives, and Feta
We set out to rescue this classic Italian pairing and avoid the inevitable bowl …
Published: November 2002
True vs. Cultivated Wild Rice
Is there a difference between true wild rice and cultivated wild rice?
Published: November 2002
Wild Rice Pilaf with Pecans and Dried Cranberries
Too often, this American grain resembles mulch and has a taste to match. We figu…
Published: November 2002
Smothered Pork Chops with Spicy Collard Greens
Skip the condensed soup and thick-cut chops for deep flavor and tender meat.
Published: November 2002
Sour Cream Coffee Cake with Brown Sugar–Pecan Streusel
Forget about ersatz convenience-store cake. We set out to explore the secrets of…
Published: November 2002
Soft and Chewy Sugar Cookies
Is it possible to make sugar cookies that have a perfect balance of texture and …
Published: November 2002
Bittersweet Chocolate Mousse Cake
Chocolate mousse cake runs the gamut from fluffy, insubstantial layer cake to de…
Published: November 2002
Sweet Potato Varieties
Does a sweet potato by any other name still taste as sweet?
Published: November 2002
Prime Rib and Yorkshire Pudding
Prime Rib with Yorkshire Pudding is a classic meal for any special occasion. Her…
Published: December 2007
Get a FREE TRIAL ISSUE of Cook's Illustrated Magazine
Yes! Please send my FREE TRIAL ISSUE of Cook’s Illustrated Magazine. If I like it, I will pay just $24.95 for one full year (six issues, including my FREE TRIAL issue) and save 47% off the newsstand price of $47.94. Otherwise, I’ll write cancel on the invoice, return it, and owe nothing at all.