Cook's Illustrated

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Cook’s Illustrated

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Peru’s Wildly Popular Grilled Chicken • Infused with garlic and spices, heady with wood smoke, and presented with lively sauces, pollo a la brasa is no ordinary bird.

Ultracreamy Spaghetti with Zucchini • In this take on simple, splendid spaghetti alla Nerano, your bounty of summer squash has finally found its calling.

Broaden Your Tomato Sandwich Horizons • Any tomato can star in a sandwich—if you know how to play to its strengths.

The French-Inspired Scaloppine • Eggy and elegantly lavished with lemony beurre blanc, Francese has long been one of the great Italian American cutlet traditions. Et voilà, my modern update.

Sixth-Generation Cobbler • My Southern roots guided me toward a savory tomato cobbler that tastes like home.

In Praise of Rajas • Revel in strips of roasty, slightly spicy chiles napped with velvety crema.

The Vibrant Comforts of Kousa Mihshi • Zucchini stuffed with spiced lamb and rice and braised in cinnamon-accented tomato sauce is a Lebanese favorite that transcends its simple ingredients.

Next-Level Pie Crust • Give rich, flaky pastry the showstopper treatment.

The Best Way to Use Up Vegetables • Use produce that you have on hand to make these richly spiced fritters from the Indian subcontinent—and don’t forget a vibrant chutney (or two) for dunking.

Blueberry Pancakes 3.0 • Fresh fruit and a diner trick take the most beloved of flapjacks to the next level.

Celebrate with Ice Cream Cake • Ice cream is always a thrill. But layer your favorite flavor with tender cake and fudge sauce, and you’ve got a statuesque sweet with a real sense of occasion.

The Best Chef’s Knives for $75 or Less • Our longtime favorite chef’s knife is sharp, capable, and comfortable to hold. But is it still the best?

EVERYTHING WE TESTED

Must-Have Mustards • A single style simply won’t cut it. From sweet to spicy, these are the five styles we always have on hand.

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Keep Your Butter Fresh

INGREDIENT NOTES

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EQUIPMENT CORNER

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