November / December
2005
Hunter-Style Chicken (Chicken Chasseur)
The original chasseur was a preparation fit for even the sorriest spoils of the …
Published: November 2005
Roasted Maple-Mustard Green Beans
Is it possible to breathe new life into over-the-hill supermarket green beans?
Published: November 2005
Linzertorte
What's the secret to making a perfect version of this Old World tart?
Published: November 2005
Sweet Potato Casserole
More dessert than side dish, the typical recipe swamps this casserole in sugar, …
Published: November 2005
Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes with Leeks and Chives
Replacing the butter and cream with buttermilk doesn't work. (Unless you like cu…
Published: November 2005
Chocolate-Orange Butter Cookies with Chocolate-Brandy Glaze
Chocolate butter cookies usually taste bland or surrender their crisp, delicate …
Published: November 2005
Glazed Chocolate-Mint Cookies
Chocolate butter cookies usually taste bland or surrender their crisp, delicate …
Published: November 2005
Herbed Roast Turkey
How do you give a turkey herb flavor that's more than superficial? We rubbed, so…
Published: November 2005
Buttermilk Ranch Mashed Potatoes
Replacing the butter and cream with buttermilk doesn't work. (Unless you like cu…
Published: November 2005
Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
Replacing the butter and cream with buttermilk doesn't work. (Unless you like cu…
Published: November 2005
Chocolate Butter Cookies
Chocolate butter cookies usually taste bland or surrender their crisp, delicate …
Published: November 2005
Whole Wheat Pasta with Spinach, Beans, Tomatoes, and Garlic Chips
This classic recipe from the Italian countryside deserves a place on the America…
Published: November 2005
Whole Wheat Pasta with Greens, Beans, Pancetta, and Garlic Bread Crumbs
This classic recipe from the Italian countryside deserves a place on the America…
Published: November 2005
Pan-Roasted Flank Steak with Garlic-Shallot-Rosemary Marinade
So what's wrong with marinating steak in bottled Italian salad dressing? A lot.
Published: November 2005
Dried Mushrooms
Can you judge the quality of dried mushrooms just by looking at the package?
Published: November 2005
Roasted Green Beans with Red Onion and Walnuts
Is it possible to breathe new life into over-the-hill supermarket green beans?
Published: November 2005
Pan-Roasted Flank Steak with Garlic-Ginger-Sesame Marinade
We omit acid from our marinade so that we can really boost flavor without overte…
Published: November 2005
Roasted Sesame Green Beans
Is it possible to breathe new life into over-the-hill supermarket green beans?
Published: November 2005
Peach Cobbler with Frozen Peaches
Bad peaches, soggy biscuits, and syrupy filling were just three of the problems
Published: November 2005
Pan-Roasted Flank Steak with Garlic-Chile Marinade
So what's wrong with marinating steak in bottled Italian salad dressing? A lot.
Published: November 2005
Splenda
We tested Splenda’s claim that it can be used cup for cup to replace sugar.
Published: January 2004
Roasted Green Beans with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Goat Cheese, and Olives
Is it possible to breathe new life into over-the-hill supermarket green beans?
Published: November 2005
Synthetic Spoons
Have we finally found a replacement for wooden spoons, with all of their drawbac…
Published: November 2005
Buy the Winner
Daube Provencal
This beef stew from the south of France is country cooking at its best: bold, br…
Published: November 2005
What's the Best White Wine for Cooking?
Are some white wines better for cooking than others?
Published: November 2005
Mexican Chocolate Butter Cookies
Chocolate butter cookies usually taste bland or surrender their crisp, delicate …
Published: November 2005
Roasted Green Beans
Is it possible to breathe new life into over-the-hill supermarket green beans?
Published: November 2005
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