Published: November 2016
Whole-Milk Ricotta CheeseAs any Italian grandmother knows, the importance of good ricotta cannot be overs…
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Published: November 2016
CinnamonLabels touting origin imply there’s more to this standby spice
than there once …
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Ceylon CinnamonWe tasted three nationally available Ceylon cinnamon products against our favori…
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Published: November 2016
Shiitake Mushroom Frittata with Pecorino Romano for TwoLoading up a frittata with meat, vegetables, and cheese can yield a simple, sati…
Published: November 2016
Chorizo and Potato Frittata for TwoLoading up a frittata with meat, vegetables, and cheese can yield a simple, sati…
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Broccoli and Feta Frittata for TwoLoading up a frittata with meat, vegetables, and cheese can yield a simple, sati…
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Asparagus and Goat Cheese Frittata for TwoLoading up a frittata with meat, vegetables, and cheese can yield a simple, sati…
Published: November 2016
Vanilla ExtractMaking vanilla extract at home can save you about $1 per ounce; the keys are buy…
Published: November 2016
Shiitake Mushroom Frittata with Pecorino RomanoLoading up a frittata with meat, vegetables, and cheese can yield a simple, sati…
Published: November 2016
Chorizo and Potato FrittataLoading up a frittata with meat, vegetables, and cheese can yield a simple, sati…
Published: November 2016
Asparagus and Goat Cheese FrittataLoading up a frittata with meat, vegetables, and cheese can yield a simple, sati…
Published: November 2016
Braised Carrots and Sweet Potatoes with Candied GingerBraising root vegetables leaves the oven free for the roast—plus, you get a sauc…
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Braised Carrots and Turnips with Golden RaisinsBraising root vegetables leaves the oven free for the roast—plus, you get a sauc…
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Braised Carrots and Celery Root with AppleBraising root vegetables leaves the oven free for the roast—plus, you get a sauc…
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Braised Carrots and Parsnips with Dried CranberriesBraising root vegetables leaves the oven free for the roast—plus, you get a sauc…
Published: November 2016
Everyday Pad Thai for TwoIn Thailand, pad thai is built on pantry staples. Could we create a satisfying, …
Published: November 2016
Cast Iron Steaks with Blue Cheese-Chive ButterThis pan’s unbeatable heat retention should create the deepest,
richest sear on…
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Cast Iron Steaks with Herb ButterThis pan’s unbeatable heat retention should create the deepest,
richest sear on…
Published: November 2016
Butternut Squash and White Bean Soup with Sage PestoFor a satisfying main-dish soup, we treat the squash like two different vegetabl…
Published: November 2016
French-Style Mashed Potatoes (Pommes Purée)The luxuriously rich and silky puree served in Paris is the result of tedious mi…
Published: November 2016
Apple Strudel for TwoUnless you’re a skilled pastry chef, wrapping ultrathin, delicate dough around a…
Published: November 2016
Fat SeparatorsWe tested six 4-cup fat separators made of glass or plastic, ranging in price fr…
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Published: November 2016
Wire RacksWe tested three wire racks priced from $7.99 to $12.95, focusing on models that …
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Published: November 2016
Cocktail ShakersWe tested three Boston shakers and eight cobbler shakers with capacities ranging…
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Published: November 2016
Universal Knife BlocksWe tested 10 universal knife blocks priced from about $25 to just under $250, us…
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Published: November 2016
Glass Baking DishesWe tested five 3-quart glass baking dishes, using them to make sheet cake and la…
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Published: November 2016
Rimmed Baking SheetsA rimmed baking sheet is essential for sheet cakes and handy for cookies. But if…
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Published: November 2016
Baking Stones & Baking SteelsWe tested five models of baking stones (also called pizza stones) and baking ste…
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Published: September 2016
Testing Universal Knife BlocksUniversal knife blocks, which use magnets, bristles, folds, or a grid to hold kn…
Published: September 2016
Testing Cocktail ShakersTo find the best cocktail shaker in each style, we bought three Boston and eight…
Published: September 2016
Testing Wire RacksA rack elevates food so air can circulate underneath for even cooking and coolin…
Published: September 2016
Testing Glass Baking DishesAll the baking dishes we tested did an excellent job of cooking the food, but wh…
Published: September 2016
Shopping for CinnamonLabels touting origin imply there’s more to this standby spice than there once w…
Published: September 2016
Testing Rimmed Baking Sheets, The Busiest Pans in Our KitchenA rimmed baking sheet is essential for sheet cakes and handy for cookies. But if…
Published: September 2016
Easier Apple StrudelUnless you’re a skilled pastry chef, wrapping ultrathin, delicate dough around a…
Published: September 2016
Pad Thai at HomeCould we create a satisfying version of pad thai mainly using ingredients availa…
Published: September 2016
Braised Root VegetablesBraising root vegetables leaves the oven free for the roast—plus, you get a sauc…
Published: September 2016
Hearty Butternut Squash SoupFor a satisfying main-dish soup, we treat the squash like two different vegetabl…
Published: September 2016
Millionaire's ShortbreadBritain’s triple-decker combo of buttery cookie, sweet caramel, and dark chocola…
Published: September 2016
Hearty FrittataLoading up a frittata with meat, vegetables, and cheese can yield a simple, sati…
Published: September 2016
Perfect Cast Iron SteakThis pan’s unbeatable heat retention should create the deepest, richest sear on …
Published: September 2016
Porchetta for the HolidaysItaly’s rich herb-and-garlic-infused slow-cooked pork is one of the world’s best…
Published: September 2016
Ultimate French Mashed PotatoesThe luxuriously rich and silky puree served in Paris is the result of tedious mi…
Published: September 2016
Easier Roast Turkey and GravyNo flipping. No long-simmered gravy. For fuss-free turkey and a fast, richly fla…
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