Published: July 2014
Removing Stains from Silicone SpatulasIs there a way to remove stains from silicone spatulas?
Published: July 2014
Supermarket Frozen YogurtThese days, supermarket frozen yogurts are flying off the shelves.
Is that beca…
Published: July 2014
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Artisanal Cream CheeseWe mail-ordered three artisanal cream cheeses to see if they could beat our supe…
Published: July 2014
Cream Cheese BrowniesEveryone loves a rich brownie. Tangy cheesecake is a slam dunk. It’s too bad tha…
Published: July 2014
Zucchini Bread with Walnuts and Dried CherriesWhat should be a light, moist snack is often a dense, greasy disappointment. Cou…
Published: July 2014
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Zucchini Bread with Pistachios and OrangeWhat should be a light, moist snack is often a dense, greasy disappointment. Cou…
Published: July 2014
Zucchini BreadWhat should be a light, moist snack is often a dense, greasy disappointment. Cou…
Published: July 2014
Tomatillo SalsaFor a top-notch tomatillo salsa, we take a half-raw, half-cooked approach.
Published: July 2014
Pasta Frittata with Broccoli RabeThrowing together eggs and last night’s pasta is one way to make this dish. But …
Published: July 2014
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Pasta Frittata with Mushrooms and GorgonzolaThrowing together eggs and last night’s pasta is one way to make this dish. But …
Published: July 2014
Pasta Frittata with Sausage and Hot PeppersThrowing together eggs and last night’s pasta is one way to make this dish. But …
Published: July 2014
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Grilled Chicken Souvlaki for TwoBright lemon flavor and charred-yet-moist, evenly cooked meat are the hallmarks …
Published: July 2014
Grilled Chicken SouvlakiBright lemon flavor and charred-yet-moist, evenly cooked meat are the hallmarks …
Published: July 2014
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Singapore Noodles for TwoThe trademark of this Hong Kong stir-fry is its bold curry flavor, but all that …
Published: July 2014
Singapore NoodlesThe trademark of this Hong Kong stir-fry is its bold curry flavor,
but all that…
Published: July 2014
Spanish Chilled Almond and Garlic SoupThink you know gazpacho? Meet its rich and creamy—but still light—predecessor.
Published: July 2014
Smoky Pulled Pork on a Gas GrillWe’ve always believed that a gas grill just can’t match charcoal when it comes t…
Published: July 2014
Eggplant InvoltiniThe classic approach to these cheese-filled eggplant rolls—breading and frying—i…
Published: July 2014
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Grilled Napa Cabbage and Radicchio ToppingFor a different take on a burger topping, we created a cross between a slaw and …
Published: July 2014
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Grilled Shiitake Mushroom ToppingFor a different take on a burger topping, we created a cross between a slaw and …
Published: July 2014
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Grilled Scallion ToppingFor a different take on a burger topping, we created a cross between a slaw and …
Published: July 2014
Tender, Juicy Grilled BurgersPreground chuck patties may be easy to throw on the grill, but if you want ultra…
Published: July 2014
The Best Way to Wrap Grilled Chicken SouvlakiFor a sandwich that’s easy to eat, we wrap our grilled Chicken Souvlaki in alumi…
Published: July 2014
The Best Way to Use a WhiskEveryone knows the correct way to use a whisk, right? Wrong.
Published: July 2014
Caring for Wood Cutting Boards and Utensils with Spoon ButterHow does homemade spoon butter compare to straight mineral oil for maintaining w…
Published: July 2014
Giving Bundt Cakes a Crackly, Sugary CrustWe wanted a sugary coating that would stick to the cake rather than fuse the cak…
Published: July 2014
An Even Easier Way to Stretch Pizza DoughRefrigerating balls of pizza dough for 4 to 24 hours makes stretching much easie…
Published: July 2014
Evaluating Iced Coffee MethodsWe compared a new, pour-over iced coffee brewing technique against two classic m…
Published: July 2014
How to Quickly Cook a PotatoDo potato nails (rods that are inserted into baking potatoes to decrease the coo…
Published: July 2014
How to Store TofuWhen storing leftover tofu in water, will it last longer if the water is changed…
Published: May 2014
Hull-Less Barley vs. Pearl BarleyWhat is hull-less barley, and how does it compare with pearl barley?
Published: July 2014
Preventing Sugar Crystals in Simple SyrupIs there a way to make simple syrup that won't develop sugar crystals?
Published: July 2014
Creaming Butter and Sugar Without a MixerIs there an easy way to cream butter and sugar by hand?
Published: July 2014
Reusing Pickle BrineCan you use leftover pickle brine to make a batch of homemade pickles?
Published: July 2014
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Seafood ScissorsDo seafood scissors live up to their promise in making it easier to cut through …
Buy the WinnerPublished: July 2014
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Microwave Pasta CookersDo any of these gadgets simplify and speed up the pasta-cooking process?
Buy the WinnerPublished: July 2014
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Grill Grate Cleaning BlockThis grill pumice promises a deeper clean than the typical grill brush. Does it …
Buy the WinnerPublished: July 2014
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Beverage InfusersBeverage infusers promise to flavor drinks with fresh produce with little fuss. …
Buy the WinnerPublished: July 2014
Food Storage BagsCrummy plastic food storage bags leak, rip, and are tricky to seal. We wanted a …
Published: July 2014
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Grill BrushesA clean grill grate is essential to keep food from sticking. Which of these nine…
Published: July 2014
Science: The Best Way to Use a WhiskWe’ve noticed that different cooks seem to favor different motions when using a …
Published: May 2014
Food Storage BagsCrummy plastic food storage bags leak, rip, and are tricky to seal. We wanted a …
Published: July 2014
Cream Cheese BrowniesEveryone loves a rich brownie. Tangy cheesecake is a slam dunk. It’s too bad tha…
Published: July 2014
Zucchini BreadWhat should be a light, moist snack is often a dense, greasy disappointment. Cou…
Published: July 2014
Tomatillo SalsaFor a top-notch tomatillo salsa, we take a half-raw, half-cooked approach.
Published: July 2014
Pasta Frittata with Sausage and Hot PeppersThrowing together eggs and last night’s pasta is one way to make this dish. But …
Published: July 2014
Grilled Chicken SouvlakiBright lemon flavor and charred-yet-moist, evenly cooked meat are the hallmarks …
Published: July 2014
Singapore NoodlesThe trademark of this Hong Kong stir-fry is its bold curry flavor, but all that …
Published: July 2014
Spanish Chilled Almond and Garlic SoupThink you know gazpacho? Meet its rich and creamy—but still light—predecessor.
Published: July 2014
Smoky Pulled Pork on a Gas GrillWe’ve always believed that a gas grill just can’t match charcoal when it comes t…
Published: July 2014
Eggplant InvoltiniThe classic approach to these cheese-filled eggplant rolls—breading and frying—i…
Published: July 2014
Tender, Juicy Grilled BurgersPreground chuck patties may be easy to throw on the grill, but if you want ultra…

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