Maple-Glazed Pork Roast

An unexpected (and easy) technique yields tender, juicy pork with a rich, clingy glaze that packs pure maple flavor—all in less than an hour. Read more

Upscale Blenders

Does a blender that costs three times as much as a good mid-priced model really do that much better of a job? Read more

New York-Style Crumb Cake

We wanted to bring this New York classic home—but not from the supermarket. Read more

Recipes

Cream Cheese Coffee Cake

A rich cream cheese filling adds a twist to ordinary coffee cake—unless it breaks away and sinks to the bottom of the pan.

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Equipment Reviews

Fire Extinguishers

You have two minutes to put out a kitchen fire before smoke can turn deadly. So what fire extinguisher is hanging on your wall?

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Taste Tests

Whole-Wheat Pasta

Whole-wheat pasta used to be awful, with mushy texture and a cardboard taste. Have manufacturers finally figured out how to make it rival white pasta?

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How To Cook

Apple Texture

Why do some apples turn to mush and others stay firm when cooked? It all depends on three things.

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Christopher Kimball on the Today Show

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