Cook's Illustrated

January/February 2012

Potato and Shallot Galette with Goat Cheese

We knew we wanted the ease of a free-form tart, but the typical delicate butter pastry just wouldn’t do. And how could we avoid a soggy vegetable filling?

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Chain-Mail Scrubber

Could this little gadget clean cast iron better than oil and salt?

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Wash Basin

For your most delicate glassware, even handwashing in the sink may be too risky.

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Moka Pots

Before we found a winner, we had to learn how to master the subtle techniques that make these small, inexpensive coffee makers worth purchasing.

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Hazelnut-Mocha Truffles

Turning out dense, creamy, professional-quality chocolate truffles at home was easy—once we found a cure for the grainy texture.

Hazelnut-Mocha Truffles
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Butternut Squash Galette with Gruyère

We knew we wanted the ease of a free-form tart, but the typical delicate butter pastry just wouldn’t do. And how could we avoid a soggy vegetable filling?

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Mortars and Pestles

We were crushed (so to speak) to learn that our favorite mortar and pestle had been discontinued. But at least we knew what to look for in a new pick.

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Supermarket Cheese Ravioli

Store-bought cheese ravioli offer convenience, but would any pass muster?

Fennel and Tarragon Pesto for Cheese Ravioli

Packaged ravioli are super convenient. But choose the wrong sauce and dinner will be a washout.

Fennel and Tarragon Pesto for Cheese Ravioli
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Oyster Crackers

Many people enjoy oyster crackers simply for snacking, but they were originally intended to accompany soup. We wondered which brand would perform both functions best.

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Peanut Butter Mixer

If you hate stirring natural peanut butter by hand, this may be the gadget for you.

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