Published: June 2013
Frozen Straight-Cut French FriesHomemade fries are not usually an option for weeknight cooking—but was there a f…
Published: June 2013
Pepper Jack CheeseWe sought heat, smooth meltability, and cheese with character.
Published: June 2013
Grilled Steak Tips with Red Potato SkewersClassic meat and potatoes—on a skewer.
Published: June 2013
Asian Chicken and Cellophane Noodle SaladQuick-pickled veggies and storebought Rotisserie chicken make this weeknight mea…
Published: June 2013
Roast Pork Tenderloin with Carrot SaladRoast pork is notoriously dry and bland, but it doesn't have to be.
Published: June 2013
Farmers' Market Pasta with Leeks, Spinach, and Summer SquashThe leeks melt into the sauce and bind the pasta and vegetables in this bright, …
Published: June 2013
Grilled Meatloaf BurgersThese burgers mimic the flavor of meatloaf but cook in far less time.
Published: June 2013
Grilled Chicken Sausage with Mustard Sauce and Zucchini SlawYou can use summer squash instead of zucchini.
Published: June 2013
Seared Shrimp with Tomato, Lime, and AvocadoThis summertime classic moves from the grill to the stovetop.
Published: June 2013
Cream of Celery SoupCanned cream of celery soup has scant evidence of its namesake vegetable.
Published: June 2013
Habanero and Mango GuacamoleWith hardly any work, you can do much better than the bland and monotonously smo…
Published: June 2013
Feta and Arugula GuacamoleWith hardly any work, you can do much better than the bland and monotonously smo…
Published: June 2013
Chipotle and Pepita GuacamoleWith hardly any work, you can do much better than the bland and monotonously smo…
Published: June 2013
Bacon and Tomato GuacamoleWith hardly any work, you can do much better than the bland and monotonously smo…
Published: June 2013
GuacamoleWith hardly any work, you can do much better than the bland and monotonously smo…
Published: June 2013
Reduced-Fat Corn ChowderThe secret to our reduced-fat corn chowder is butter—but not the type you think.
Published: June 2013
Chicken Divan for TwoQuick and easy shouldn’t have to mean bland and boring, even when it comes to ev…
Published: June 2013
Slow-Cooker Baked ZitiMushy or bloated? Were those the only, er, pastabilities from the slow cooker?
Published: June 2013
Lemon Icebox PieWith so many variations on this recipe, someone needed to figure out which was b…
Published: June 2013
Summer Berry PuddingMost recipes for this traditional British dessert—sweetened berries encased in b…
Published: June 2013
Tangy Corn RelishThis bright and tangy side dish is a perfect topping for grilled meat or fish.
Published: June 2013
Memphis-Style Wet Ribs for a CrowdAfter much trial and error, we perfected our backyard version of these ribs. But…
Published: June 2013
Natchitoches Meat PiesFirst we had to learn to pronounce the name of Louisiana’s fragrant, deep-fried …
Published: June 2013
Smoked Roast BeefSlow-roasting beef on the grill is easy with pricey cuts. But could we make it w…
Published: June 2013
Grilled Caesar SaladA smoky char makes this classic American salad better than ever. But must you gi…
Published: June 2013
Pork Chops with Vinegar PeppersOur objective? To avoid the common cooking pitfalls that often spoil this Italia…
Published: June 2013
Texas Potato SaladA mustardy potato salad that packs heat? Sounds like something we should have th…
Published: June 2013
Picnic Fried ChickenPacking up cooled fried chicken to take on a picnic sounds like a grand idea. Bu…
Published: June 2013
Grilled Eggplant with Yogurt SauceSmoke and fire—plus our flavored oil and easy stir-together sauce—transform mild…
Published: June 2013
Summer Squash GratinSummer squash is mostly composed of water. So how could we turn it into a casser…
Published: June 2013
Tomato JamIt may sound strange, but it doesn’t taste that way. Tomatoes are a fruit, not a…
Published: June 2013
Grilled Chicken Leg Quarters with Lime DressingLeg quarters have a lot of promise: juicy dark meat and flavorful skin. But the …
Published: June 2013
Grilled Cowboy-Cut Rib EyesIf you like steak, you owe it to yourself to try the very best: Introducing gril…
Published: June 2013
How to Grill ShrimpProtect the crustacean. Follow our easy techniques to ensure tender, plump, flav…
Published: June 2013
Preventing and Eliminating Grill Flare-UpsGrilling chicken pieces without flare-ups as fat drips down into the grill can b…
Published: June 2013
Explaining Red and Baby BananasHow do baby bananas and red bananas differ from regular bananas?
Published: June 2013
Substituting Vermouth for White Wine in CookingIf you don't drink much white wine, but need it for cooking once in a while, it …
Published: June 2013
Labels: Decoding Low Fat vs. Reduced Fat vs. Fat FreeFoods are often labeled “low fat,” “reduced fat,” “fat free,” etc. What do these…
Published: June 2013
Cold-Brewed Iced Coffee vs. Regular Coffee Poured Over IceWhy is cold-brewed iced coffee so much better than regular coffee poured over ic…
Published: June 2013
Essential Pork CutsHere are the 12 cuts of pork we use most often in the test kitchen, along with n…
Published: June 2013
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