July / August
2004Sugar Syrup
Also known as simple syrup, sugar syrup is commonly used to flavor tea and other…
Published: July 2004
Chile-Cumin Spice Rub
Do you need a dozen pan-toasted ingredients for a top-notch spice rub?
Published: July 2004
Cocoa-Cumin-Allspice Rub
Do you need a dozen pan-toasted ingredients for a top-notch spice rub?
Published: July 2004
Freeform Summer Fruit Tartlets
Few things are better than a summer fruit pie, but that takes time and skill. We…
Published: July 2004
Tarragon-Mustard Seed Rub
Do you need a dozen pan-toasted ingredients for a top-notch spice rub?
Published: July 2004
Freeform Tart Dough
Few things are better than a summer fruit pie, but that takes time and skill. We…
Published: July 2004
Peppery Coriander and Dill Spice Rub
Do you need a dozen pan-toasted ingredients for a top-notch spice rub?
Published: July 2004
Bottled Water
Are we out of our minds to pay over 35 cents per glass for bottled water?
Published: July 2004
Buy the Winner
Garlicky Potato Salad with Tomatoes and Basil
Is there anything new to say about making this summertime classic? To find out, …
Published: July 2004
Grilled Glazed Salmon on a Gas Grill
A burnt, stuck-to-the-grill crust and flavorless interior are the reality of gla…
Published: July 2004
Barbecued Beef Ribs on a Charcoal Grill
A tour of Texas barbecue joints revealed that ribs are about intense meat flavor…
Published: July 2004
All-American Russet Potato Salad
Our test cooks discovered seasoning hot potatoes produced an extra flavorful pot…
Published: July 2004
Maple-Soy Glaze
Sweetness and saltiness combine in this glaze for grilled salmon.
Published: July 2004
Star Anise and Coffee Bean Spice Rub
Do you need a dozen pan-toasted ingredients for a top-notch spice rub?
Published: July 2004
Fresh Peach Cobbler
Bad peaches, soggy biscuits, and syrupy filling were just three of the problems …
Published: July 2004
Barbecued Beef Ribs on a Gas Grill
A tour of Texas barbecue joints revealed that ribs are about intense meat flavor…
Published: July 2004
Thai-Style Grilled Chicken on a Gas Grill
Gai yang is popular Thai street food. We wanted to re-create the flavors that ma…
Published: July 2004
Blueberry-Peach Cobbler with Lemon-Cornmeal Biscuit Topping
Bad peaches, soggy biscuits, and syrupy filling were just three of the problems …
Published: July 2004
Maple-Chipotle Glaze
Sweetness and spiciness combine in this glaze for grilled salmon.
Published: July 2004
Grilled Salmon with Maple-Soy Glaze
A burnt, stuck-to-the-grill crust and flavorless interior are the reality of gla…
Published: July 2004
Tall and Fluffy Buttermilk Biscuits
Tall, fluffy, and tangy, drop biscuits are the holy grail of biscuit making, but…
Published: July 2004
Freeform Summer Fruit Tart
Few things are better than a summer fruit pie, but that takes time and skill. We…
Published: July 2004
Thai-Style Grilled Chicken with Spicy Sweet and Sour Dipping Sauce
Gai yang is popular Thai and Laotian street food. We wanted to re-create the fla…
Published: July 2004
Fresh Tomato Salsa
Could we develop a salsa recipe that would work with any tomato?
Published: July 2004
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