From the EpisodeSummer Picnic Party
Published: July 2018
Fresh MozzarellaWhat makes the best fresh mozzarella? It's all about balance.
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From the EpisodeUpdated Italian
Published: November 2018
Unsalted ButterFor everyday cooking and baking, which unsalted butter is best? We tested seven …
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From the EpisodeA Taste of Brazil
Published: March 2018
Pecorino Romano CheeseIs Pecorino Romano from Italy worth seeking out, or can domestic options do the …
From the EpisodePressure Cooker Perfection
Published: May 2017
Gruyère CheeseThe right Gruyère is buttery and complex, is pleasantly firm and dense, and melt…
From the EpisodeVibrant Mediterranean Cooking
Published: September 2017
Feta CheeseAfter sorting through three different milks, three countries, and eight products…
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From the EpisodeGrilled Steak and Fruit Tart
Published: July 2017
MascarponeTiramisù is just the tip of the iceberg for this creamy Italian cheese. But does…
From the EpisodeUltimate Italian
Published: November 2016
Whole-Milk Ricotta CheeseAs any Italian grandmother knows, the importance of good ricotta cannot be overs…
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From the EpisodePantry Pastas
Published: July 2016
Supermarket ParmesanFor a cheese with all the nutty, savory flavor and crumbly, crystalline
texture…
From the EpisodeMediterranean Grill
Published: March 2016
Whole-Milk Greek YogurtNonfat products used to dominate this market, but now whole-milk versions are ta…
From the EpisodeFrench Pork Chops and Bisque
Published: May 2015
Supermarket BrieThink French pedigree and words like “triple crème” indicate the best examples …
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From the EpisodeLet's Make Bread
Published: July 2014
Artisanal Cream CheeseWe mail-ordered three artisanal cream cheeses to see if they could beat our supe…
From the EpisodeGreat Grilled Burgers and Sweet Potato Fries
Published: January 2014
Swiss CheeseWe scoured supermarket cases, the deli counter, and specialty cheese shops
for …
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From the EpisodeA Modern Take on Pizza and Grilled Cheese
Published: May 2013
Goat CheeseWhy do some goat cheeses boast creamy texture and a bright and lemony taste, whi…
From the EpisodeUltimate Grilled Turkey Burgers
Published: July 2012
Artisanal CheddarPlain, rubbery American cheddars never measured up to the British stuff. But by …
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From the EpisodeMediterranean Specials
Published: March 2016
Nonfat Greek YogurtWe tasted eight nationally available supermarket plain-flavor nonfat Greek yogur…
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From the EpisodeAll-American Fruit Desserts
Published: May 2010
Supermarket Vanilla Ice CreamTwenty-one Cook’s Illustrated staff members sampled eight national and regional …
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From the EpisodeThe Italian Grill
Published: July 2009
ProvoloneCan any domestic provolone stand up to those produced in Italy?
From the EpisodeLightening Up Chocolate Desserts
Published: September 2007
Light Vanilla Ice CreamCan you replace your favorite full-fat vanilla ice cream with a lighter version?
From the EpisodeSeafood Classics
Published: November 2004
Butter AlternativesSixteen tasters sampled six butter substitutes in four tests.