January / February
2005
German Chocolate Cake with Coconut-Pecan Filling
This cake has made it into the dessert hall of fame, but a closer look reveals s…
Published: January 2005
Pasta with Chicken, Broccoli, and Sun-dried Tomatoes
This restaurant-chain classic can be as off-putting as a bad horror movie: drab …
Published: January 2005
Spicy Jalapeño-Cheddar Cornbread
Brushing regional differences aside, we wanted both a tender, fluffy crumb and a…
Published: January 2005
Blueberry Breakfast Cornbread
Brushing regional differences aside, we wanted both a tender, fluffy crumb and a…
Published: January 2005
German Chocolate Cake with Banana, Macadamia, and Coconut Filling
This cake has made it into the dessert hall of fame, but a closer look reveals s…
Published: January 2005
German Chocolate Cake with Coffee, Cashew, and Coconut Filling
This cake has made it into the dessert hall of fame, but a closer look reveals s…
Published: January 2005
Scrambled Eggs with Asparagus, Prosciutto, and Parmesan
Why do additional ingredients quickly transform fluffy eggs into a watery mess?
Published: January 2005
Scrambled Eggs with Sausage, Sweet Peppers, and Cheddar
Why do additional ingredients quickly transform fluffy eggs into a watery mess?
Published: January 2005
Scrambled Eggs with Bacon, Onion, and Pepper Jack Cheese
Why do additional ingredients quickly transform fluffy eggs into a watery mess?
Published: January 2005
Pork Chops with Balsamic Vinegar and Sweet Peppers
This Italian dish of juicy pork chops cooked with sweet peppers and vinegar can …
Published: January 2005
The Best Electric Knives
Motorized cutlery may seem like a 1960s artifact, but we found one newer model t…
Published: October 2017
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Stovetop Chicken Teriyaki
We wanted crisp, tender chicken glazed with a sauce that balanced sweet and salt…
Published: January 2005
Scrambled Eggs with Arugula, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Goat Cheese
Why do additional ingredients quickly transform fluffy eggs into a watery mess?
Published: January 2005
Pork Chops with Vinegar and Sweet Peppers
This Italian dish of juicy pork chops cooked with sweet peppers and vinegar can …
Published: January 2005
Glazed Celery Root with Onions, Grapes, and Pistachios
Could we turn "boring" turnips, celery root, and parsnips into exciting side dis…
Published: January 2005
Glazed Parsnips and Celery
Could we turn "boring" turnips, celery root, and parsnips into exciting side dis…
Published: January 2005
Black Bean Soup with Chipotle Chiles
We wanted a soup that had a smoky flavor, deeply colored broth, and perfectly co…
Published: January 2005
Lemon-Thyme Glazed Turnips and Carrots
Could we turn "boring" turnips, celery root, and parsnips into exciting side dis…
Published: January 2005
Onion-Braised Beef Brisket
When this notoriously tough cut finally turns tender, it's often dry as a bone. …
Published: January 2005
The Best Plastic Wrap
Using plastic wrap can be an exercise in frustration. Could we find a stress-fre…
Published: June 2018
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Black Bean Soup
We wanted a soup that had a strong flavor; a rich, dark broth; and perfectly coo…
Published: January 2005
All-Purpose Cornbread
We wanted a cornbread with a tender, fluffy crumb and a thick, crunchy crust. Bu…
Published: January 2005
Chicken Teriyaki
We wanted tender chicken glazed with a sauce that balanced sweet and salty flavo…
Published: January 2005
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