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Books by America's Test Kitchen
1
| 2023 | 384 Pages
Named a Best Cookbook of 2023 by The New York Times and Serious Eats.
James Beard Award winner Kevin Pang and his dad Jeffrey, hosts of the hit America’s Test Kitchen series Hunger Pangs, show you the way to delicious Chinese cooking in this accessible, funny, heartfelt cookbook.
From American Chinese classics (General Tso’s Chicken) to Sichuan street foods (Dan Dan Mian) and Hong Kong dim sum favorites (Shu Mai), A Very Chinese Cookbook is ideal for both the Chinese food-curious and experienced cooks seeking a weekend soup dumpling project.
...moreChock full of tips, techniques, stories, and friendly ingredient guides, with over 100 of ATK’s trademark rigorous recipes—and even a magic trick with fortune cookies—the cookbook in your hands is very practical, very personal, and very Chinese indeed.
Two Generations of Storytelling: Jeffrey recounts a lifelong love of cooking that began in childhood, growing up in Hong Kong, cooking at his mother’s side, and exploring the street vendors and markets. Kevin dispenses practical wisdom that brings the recipes to life—why Beef Ho Fun is the mark of a great Cantonese chef; why Shu Mai is the world heavyweight champion of dumplings.
Test Kitchen Techniques: From the basics of successful stir-frying to folding methods for Shanghai Soup Dumplings, careful instructions and abundant photos teach key steps.
Chinatown Shopping Guide: From choosing the right soy sauce or vinegar to buying fresh noodles and seeking out superlative Buddhist-style chickens, let the Pangs be your trusted guides.
(show less)Recommended for:
Home cooks interested in Chinese cuisine. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
Reviews:
- #1 Best Seller in Chinese Cooking, Food & Wine on Amazon
- Named a Best Cookbook of 2023 by The New York Times
- James Beard Award winner
2
| 2020 | 432 Pages
2021 IACP Award Winner in the General Category.
Increase your meat counter confidence with this must-have companion for cooking beef, pork, lamb, and veal with more than 300 kitchen-tested recipes.
...morePart cookbook, part handbook organized by animal and its primal cuts, Meat Illustrated is the go-to source on meat, providing essential information and techniques to empower you to explore options at the supermarket or butcher shop (affordable cuts like beef shanks instead of short ribs, lesser-known cuts like country-style ribs, leg of lamb instead of beef tenderloin for your holiday centerpiece), and recipes that make those cuts (72 in total) shine.
Meat is a treat; we teach you the best methods for center-of-the-plate meats like satisfying Butter-Basted Rib Steaks (spooning on hot butter cooks the steaks from both sides so they come to temperature as they acquire a deep crust), meltingly tender Chinese Barbecued Roast Pork Shoulder (cook for 6 hours so the collagen melts to lubricate the meat), and the quintessential Crumb-Crusted Rack of Lamb. Also bring meat beyond centerpiece status with complete meals: Shake up surf and turf with Fried Brown Rice with Pork and Shrimp. Braise lamb shoulder chops in a Libyan-style chickpea and orzo soup called Sharba.
Illustrated primal cut info at the start of each section covers shopping, storage, and prep pointers and techniques with clearly written essays, step-by-step photos, break-out tutorials, and hundreds of hand-drawn illustrations that take the mystery out of meat prep (tie roasts without wilderness training; sharply cut crosshatches in the fat), so you'll execute dishes as reliably as the steakhouse. Learn tricks like soaking ground meat in baking soda before cooking to tenderize, or pre-roasting rather than searing fatty cuts before braising to avoid stovetop splatters. Even have fun with DIY curing projects.
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Home cooks interested in mastering meat preparation. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
You will:
- Explore meat options at the supermarket or butcher shop for affordable and lesser-known cuts.
- Learn essential information and techniques to cook beef, pork, lamb, and veal.
- Discover 72 recipes to make different cuts of meat shine.
- Understand meat preparation and cooking methods with step-by-step photos and tutorials.
- Learn tricks like tenderizing ground meat with baking soda and pre-roasting fatty cuts before braising.
Reviews:
- #2 Best Seller in Poultry Cooking on Amazon
- 2021 IACP Award Winner in the General Category
3
| 2021 | 424 Pages
Discover your inner salad genie with this creative cookbook. Over 230 recipes, ingredient information, and tips, make this the only cookbook you'll ever need to make innovative, stunning, and satisfying salads.
What does salad have the potential to be? An exciting mix of color, crunch, and flavor: Peaches over silken burrata; oil spiced with curry leaves on crunchy carrots flavored with lime and cilantro; Southwest Beef Salad with Cornbread Croutons.
...moreExplore the creative possibilities of salads, learn how to build and layer unique flavor combinations and embrace ingredients from barley, octopus, and miso to radiccchio, pattypan squash, and pears. These ATK dishes will be the star of the table.
Our recipes feature salads like Pea Green Salad with Warm Apricot-Pistachio Vinaigrette and Tomato Salad with Steak Tips as well as Crispy Eggplant Salad, and riffs on classics: Caesar salad with grilled romaine or pasta salad with One-Pot Pasta Salad with Chicken (and tomatoes, olives, pepperoncini, green beans, arugula, feta). Sidebars highlight surprising salad ingredients such as couscous, purslane, curry powder, and radicchio.
You'll also acquire ideas and inspiration to assemble your own salads in The Architecture of a Green Salad, with great tips on mixing and matching ingredients, flavors, and textures. The Salad Bar chapter equips you with an assortment of dressings, toppings, infused oils, and spice blends like za'atar. This is the cookbook you pull out when you want inspiration for dinner and a feast for the eyes.
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Home cooks seeking fresh, delicious salad ideas. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
You will:
- Explore creative salad possibilities with over 230 recipes and ingredient information
- Learn to build and layer unique flavor combinations
- Embrace a variety of ingredients from grains to proteins
- Acquire ideas and inspiration to assemble your own salads
- Understand the architecture of a green salad and tips for mixing and matching ingredients
Reviews:
- #4 Best Seller in Salad Cooking on Amazon
4
| 2023 | 384 Pages
Simplify the baking equation to add up to bread, of all kinds, on any schedule, as often as every day.
Introducing the only cookbook to put homemade bread and convenience in the same sentence—whether you're a beginner baker or an enthusiast. Learn seven core recipes and then manipulate them into different shapes and flavors with ease for tons of new breads. Fit bread into your schedule with flexible, customizable timetables. Maybe you're looking to get bread on the table tonight, or maybe spreading steps over a few days is better for you.
...moreRecipes follow both paths, with new, streamlined techniques, no specialty equipment, and even loaves with no yeast, kneading, or shaping. You won't believe the chewy, open crumb and ultracrisp crust you'll get from no-knead Dutch oven–baked loaves, the ease of quick breads that come together with a stir, and the dinner possibilities for flatbreads of all kinds.
Bake fast with a lively new roster of quick breads: Three-Ingredient Bread mimics yeasted loaves with a simple stir. Potato Biscuits with Bacon are on the dinner table in an hour.Master 7 core dough recipes and then remix with confidence: American Sandwich Bread levels up to loaves swirled with spicy zhoug, crusted with seeds, or shaped into multipurpose buns and bâtards.Impress with our reinvented Rustic No-Knead Bread: You don't need experience to turn out a beautiful bakery loaf. Cherry-Pistachio Whole-Wheat in a few folds, anyone?Get unbelievable crust and crumb with your skillet or Dutch oven: No specialty equipment in this book.Make recipes straight through, or hit the pause button and return when it’s convenient: Have warm Sticky Buns in the morning or Thai Curry Butter Fan Rolls with dinner, even on a Tuesday.Make your daily bread do work for your weekly meals: Homemade flatbreads like Mushroom Musakhan win over delivery on a weeknight, rustic Spicy Olive Bread makes a topped toast lunch.Learn what to do with all the bread you’ll make: Toast it, top it, crouton it—bread has endless uses.
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Home cooks and baking enthusiasts. Ages 12 to Adults.
You will:
- Learn to bake bread on your schedule with flexible recipes and timelines.
- Discover techniques for no-knead bread that yield bakery-quality results.
- Understand how to use leftover bread creatively in various recipes.
- Master core dough recipes and adapt them for different types of bread.
- Explore quick bread options that require minimal ingredients and time.
Reviews:
- #2 Best Seller in Bread Machine Recipes on Amazon
- New York Times Bestseller
- Rated Amazon Best Book of the Year
5
| 2021 | 440 Pages
The #1 best-selling modern classic—America’s Test Kitchen’s indispensable guide to the life-changing Mediterranean diet, with more than 600,000 copies sold.
Give the gift of vibrant recipes in this gorgeous keepsake hardcover edition of the bestseller, featured on NBC's Today Show and USA Today.
The famed Mediterranean diet is more than just a regional cuisine, it’s food at its best: the variety of bright flavors and tastes, the health benefits, and the simple, uncomplicated dishes. America’s Test Kitchen makes it easy to eat healthy, with over 500 kitchen-tested recipes from across the Mediterranean.
Inside:.
...moreBeyond Greece & Italy: You’ll find a deeper variety of dishes from countries all around the Mediterranean Sea, including Turkey, Lebanon, Egypt, and Morocco.
Build Your Plate, Mediterranean Style: Learn to build meals that put the focus on the healthiest food first. You'll find large, plant-forward chapters devoted to Beans and to Vegetables, and more space is devoted to Seafood than to Poultry and Meat.
Mediterranean Mainstays: Detailed information on wholesome ingredients found in every supermarket is included throughout the book, from olive oil to whole grains, spice blends, plus a variety of seafood. Guides to meal planning, entertaining, and pantry building are also included.
Quick & Healthy: Many recipes are ready in 45 minutes or less—perfect for busy weeknights.
Nutrition First: Not only does every recipe have nutritional guidelines, but we also set specific nutritional goals (e.g. every fish recipe is less than 750 calories, with fewer than 8.5g of saturated fat).
Love your Instant Pot? Check out ATK’s Mediterranean Instant Pot.
Want to build your repertoire even further? Try More Mediterranean: 225+ New Plant-Forward Recipes Endless Inspiration for Eating Well.
(show less)Recommended for:
Home cooks looking to eat healthier with a focus on Mediterranean cuisine. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
You will:
- Understand the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid and principles for healthy eating.
- Learn about meal planning and core pantry ingredients for Mediterranean cooking.
- Discover how to use spices and herbs to enhance flavors without spiciness.
- Explore different cooking techniques like roasting, braising, and grilling.
- Understand the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet, including heart-healthy fats and disease prevention.
- “Small amounts of cheese and meat are often used as seasonings instead of main ingredients.”
- “Our winning high-end oil, Gaea Fresh, hails from Greece and, at half the price of some of the other oils in our tasting lineup, won’t break the bank.”
- “Further up are poultry, eggs, cheese, and yogurt, which are consumed in moderate amounts, daily to weekly, and at the top of the Pyramid are meats and sweets, which are consumed in relatively small quantities and least often.”
Reviews:
- #5 Best Seller in International Cooking, Food & Wine on Amazon
- USA Today Bestseller
- San Francisco Book Review Recommendation
- The Spruce Eats Top Pick
- Women's Health Recommended
6
| 472 Pages
Best-Selling vegetarian cookbook destined to become a classic.
Everyone knows they should eat more vegetables and grains, but that prospect can be intimidating with recipes that are often too complicated for everyday meals or lacking in fresh appeal or flavor. For the first time ever, the test kitchen has devoted its considerable resources to creating a vegetarian cookbook for the way we want to eat today. The Complete Vegetarian Cookbook is a wide-ranging collection of boldly flavorful vegetarian recipes covering hearty vegetable mains, rice and grains, beans and soy as well as soups, appetizers, snacks, and salads.
...moreMore than 300 recipes are fast (start to finish in 45 minutes or less), 500 are gluten-free, and 250 are vegan and are all highlighted with icons on the pages. The book contains stunning color photography throughout that shows the appeal of these veggie-packed dishes. In addition, almost 500 color photos illustrate vegetable prep and tricky techniques as well as key steps within recipes.
About the Author America’s Test Kitchen is well-known for its top-rated television shows with more than 4 million weekly public television viewers, bestselling cookbooks, magazines, websites, and cooking school. The highly reputable and recognizable brands of America’s Test Kitchen, Cook’s Illustrated, and Cook’s Country are the work of over 60 passionate chefs based in Boston, Massachusetts, who put ingredients, cookware, equipment, and recipes through objective, rigorous testing to identify the very best. Discover, learn, and expand your cooking repertoire with Julia Collin Davison, Bridget Lancaster, Jack Bishop, Dan Souza, Lisa McManus, Tucker Shaw, Bryan Roof, and our fabulous team of test cooks!
(show less)Recommended for:
Home cooks interested in vegetarian cuisine. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
You will:
- Discover bold vegetarian flavors
- Understand gluten-free and vegan cooking
- Learn practical cooking techniques
- Explore over 300 fast recipes
- Understand vegetable prep and techniques
Reviews:
- Goodreads Choice Award Nominee
7
| 2021 | 680 Pages
Great cooks never stop learning.
Go to cooking school in your own kitchen with over 80 themed courses to learn more than 200 skills and cook 400 recipes.
This all-new exploration of the fundamentals of cooking is perfect for anyone (from brand-new to experienced cooks) who wants to learn not just the “hows” but also the “whys” of cooking. Why does pizza bake better on a stone? Why do mushrooms benefit from water when sautéing? Why should you salt food at multiple stages during the cooking process?
...moreMore than 80 focused courses let you dive into your favorite topics, whether it's Pizza, Fried Rice, Fish on the Grill, or Birthday Cake, and take a mini-bootcamp on the subject, each introduced by an ATK test cook. The courses are presented in easily digestible sections so you don't have to read a lot before you pick up your knife and start cooking. Cooking principles, technique, key takeaways, food science, and more are woven into each course so you learn as you cook. Jump into a class on Fresh Italian Pasta to learn how to:.
• make fresh pasta from scratch without a machine.
• cut fettucine and make Fettucine Alfredo.
• make a classic marinara sauce and basil pesto.
Infographic pages take you farther behind recipes and ingredients: See how olive oil is really produced, or how temperature affects the state of butter (and why firm, soft, and melted butter behave differently in cooking). Every chapter progresses from the basics of the best way to poach a perfect egg and make chicken broth to upping your game with huevos rancheros and mastering the elusive roast chicken. If you want to feel accomplished and really know how to cook, come learn with America's Test Kitchen.
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Cooking enthusiasts of all levels. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
You will:
- Learn over 200 skills and cook 400 recipes
- Understand cooking principles and techniques
- Discover food science behind cooking processes
- Explore themed courses and mini-bootcamps on various topics
- Learn to make fresh pasta, sauces, and more
Reviews:
- #6 Best Seller in Cooking, Food & Wine Reference on Amazon
8
| 2020 | 600 Pages
The ultimate cookbook for anyone eating gluten free.
Combines two landmark cookbooks--New York Times bestselling The How Can It Be Gluten-Free Cookbook and The How Can It Be Gluten-Free Cookbook: Volume 2--into one must-have resource.
Here are 350+ must-have recipes that raised the bar on gluten-free cooking and baking with foolproof techniques for great-tasting lasagna, fried chicken, cookies, biscuits, and more.
...morePLUS find a new generation of whole-grain recipes perfected using ATK's revolutionary Whole-Grain Gluten-Free Flour Blend, bringing "wheaty" flavor to baked goods from Sandwich Bread to Cherry Crisp and Chocolate Chip Cookies.
We also offer 75 dairy-free variations and include an expanded troubleshooting chart for what can go wrong in gluten-free baking, over 600 full-color photos, a chapter on Grains, and detailed nutritionals for every recipe. We also give you information on the best supermarket gluten-free breads and pasta, including all-new information on legume pastas.
Standout Recipes from the First Best-Seller Include:.
Old-Fashioned Birthday Cake: A little melted white chocolate makes the cake tender and moist. Extra-Crunchy Fried Chicken: Our kitchen developed a coating so crisp you can hear the crunch Flaky, Tender Pie Crust: A spoonful of vinegar helps GF flours create just the right structure.Real Sandwich Bread: Forget squat slices; psyllium, eggs, and a foil collar are the keys to real bread. New York-Style Pizza: Ground almonds give the crust just the right chew and promote browning.
Plus from Volume 2:.
More than 150 recipes from muffins to casseroles to yeast breads to desserts Exciting recipes such as chicken Parmesan, baguettes, yeasted doughnuts, scones, sprouted grain bread, flourless nut and seed bread, and lemon layer cakeMany dairy-free variations of baked goods using alternate diary productsBaking recipes using the ATK All-Purpose Gluten-Free Flour Blend (equivalent to all-purpose flour) in cookies, bars, muffins, scones, cakes, and breads Nutritional information for every recipe.
Customer Review:.
"I am loving this cookbook. It is so clearly written and the directions are very precise. It is fantastic to be able to make bread again - and it is delicious. I love the options for flour - you can make your own flour for the best results or you can buy a GF flour. Definitely give the homemade flour a try at some point. I can't wait to try other recipes but right now I am focused on making bread.".
(show less)Recommended for:
Gluten-free home cooks & baking enthusiasts. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
Reviews:
- #1 Best Seller in Gluten-Free Diets on Amazon
9
| 2017 | 448 Pages
Featured in the New York Times book Review, Real Simple, Huffington Post, Forbes, Parade, and Southern Living. Portable, fun to make, easy to gift, and open to countless flavor variations, cookies are everyone's favorite sweet treat. America's Test Kitchen has years of experience making the very best cookies; in The Perfect Cookie, the test kitchen has collected all of that knowledge in one place for the definitive guide to cookie baking.
...moreThis comprehensive anthology includes kitchen-tested, never-fail recipes for cookie jar classics, in addition to recipes for rich and chewy brownies, fruit-and-crumble-topped bars, quick no-bake confections, holiday favorites, and even candies like fudge and truffles; they're all included in this gorgeous package, with a full-page photo showing off every recipe. And, as only the test kitchen can, there are tips and tricks throughout the chapters, as well as an introductory section to get you started with insight on everything from what makes a cookie chewy versus crispy to what baking sheet you should buy so that your cookies bake evenly every time. The result? The perfect cookie.
(show less)Recommended for:
Home cooks seeking reliable cookie recipes and in-depth cooking knowledge. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
You will:
- Discover kitchen-tested recipes for cookie jar classics and more.
- Understand the differences between butter and shortening in baking.
- Learn about various cookie troubleshooting techniques and tools recommendations.
- Explore a mix of traditional and modern cookie recipes with detailed explanations.
- Expand your baking skills with a variety of cookie recipes and flavor variations.
Reviews:
- #756 Amazon Best Seller
- #2 Best Seller in Cookie Baking on Amazon
- Featured in New York Times Book Review
- Real Simple
- Huffington Post
10
| 2023 | 1280 Pages
Discover nearly 2,000 recipes and product recommendations from the first 24 seasons of America's Test Kitchen hit cooking show.
Explore the living archive of every recipe featured on public television's most popular cooking show, America's Test Kitchen! In this ATK cookbook, you'll find:.
• nearly 2,000 recipes from 24 seasons, including those not originally shown on TV.
• an updated shopping guide for the latest top-rated equipment and ingredients.
• indispensable notes and tips straight from Test Kitchen chefs.
Join 2M weekly viewers as they cook alongside Bridget and Julia and the ATK experts!
...moreA comprehensive collection of recipes, reviews, and tips, this is the perfect cookbook for beginners, more experienced home chefs, and America's Test Kitchen fans.
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Home cooks and food enthusiasts. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
- #608 Amazon Best Seller
- #1 Best Seller in International Cooking, Food & Wine on Amazon
11
| 2022 | 368 Pages
The ultimate guide to savory baking using fragrant spices and herbs, fresh produce, rich cheeses and meats, and more.
Baking is about a lot more than just desserts. This unique collection, one of the few to focus solely on the savory side of baking, explores a multitude of flavor possibilities. Get inspired by creative twists like gochujang-filled puff pastry pinwheels or feta-studded dill-zucchini bread. And sample traditional baked goods from around the world, from Chinese lop cheung bao to Brazilian pão de quejo.
...moreOur flexible recipes let you keep things simple by often using store-bought doughs and crusts, or go all out and make them from scratch using our foolproof methods. No matter what kind of baker you are, you’ll be inspired by the irresistible flavors, from everyday biscuits to showstopping breads, including:.
Quick breads, scones, biscuits, and pastries: Turn scones savory with panch phoran, an Indian spice blend with cumin, fennel, and mustard seeds. Bake the flakiest biscuits ever, packed with fresh sage and oozing with melty Gruyère. Even danish goes savory with goat cheese and Urfa chile.
Tarts, galettes, and pies: Jamaican spiced beef patties or a flaky galette with corn, tomatoes, and bacon will be your new favorite lunch (or breakfast, or snack). Or make pizza chiena, the over-the-top Italian double-crusted pie of eggs, cheeses, and cured meats.
Batter and stovetop “bakes”: Popovers bursting with blue cheese and chives dress up dinner, while bread pudding with butternut squash and spinach makes the brunch table. And savory pancakes are for anytime, whether you choose Chinese cōngyóubing or Korean kimchi jeon.
Flatbreads, pizza, rolls, and loaves: Try alu paratha, the Northern Indian potato-stuffed flatbread. Shape mushroom crescent rolls or a challah enlivened by saffron and rosemary. And for kids of any age, bake a pizza monkey bread.
Every recipe has a photo you’ll want to sink your teeth into, and ATK-tested techniques plus step-by-step photos walk you through rolling out pie and galette doughs; shaping breads and rolls; stretching pizza dough; and more.
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Home cooks interested in expanding their baking repertoire. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
Reviews:
- #28 Best Seller in Christmas Cooking on Amazon
12
| 2020 | 432 Pages
The only one-pot cookbook you'll ever need!
Simplify dinner and eat well with hundreds of meals that take full advantage of your favorite pans.
Today's one-pot recipes are more varied than ever. From sheet-pan suppers to no-boil pastas, these flavorful recipes represent the test kitchen's best strategies for successful single-pan cooking, including staggering cooking times so everything finishes at once and developing an arsenal of no-cook sauces to dress up Instant Pot and slow cooker meals.
ATK flips the lid on several one-pot cooking assumptions; first, that it's always slow.
...moreMore than 130 of the 400+ recipes can be made in 45 minutes or less. Next, that the recipes serve an army: We paid attention to smaller family sizes by adding scaled-down recipes serving two throughout the book. And we made some of the all-time best recipes more flexible with choose-your-own pan options such as Classic Chicken Soup that can be made in a Dutch oven, slow cooker, or pressure cooker. Finally, we realized that decluttering dinner didn't stop with using just one pot but also meant limiting the number of bowls.
Skip takeout with Sheet Pan Veggie Pizza. Make date-night Classic Arroz Con Pollo for Two in a saucepan. Cook for a crowd using a roasting-pan for Herbed Lamb Shoulder with Fingerling Potatoes and Asparagus. Set and forget Slow Cooker Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Raisin-Almond Couscous, or get dinner on the table fast using an Instant Pot to make Cod with Warm Tabbouleh Salad.
(show less)- #1 Best Seller in Dutch Oven Recipes on Amazon
13
| 2021 | 544 Pages
Poultry enthusiasts unite!
ATK has you covered from the basic to the spectacular with 500 recipes that deliver low-key dinners, game-day favorites, simple sandwiches, special-occasion showstoppers, and beyond.
You can call chicken a lot of things. Blank canvas, weeknight go-to, lean protein, we've heard it all. But boring? That's where we draw the line. Sure, it might have started to feel a bit redundant. But that's not the chicken's fault. ATK is here with the inspiration you need. It's time those chicken pieces in your freezer got the respect they deserve.
...moreChicken is the go-anywhere, eat-with-anything, highly transformable crowd favorite that always fills the bill. Find exactly what you're looking for (and more!) with a wide breadth of themed chapters, including Easy Dinners, Classic Braises, Breaded and Fried, Pasta and Noodles, Savory Pies and Casseroles, and appliance-specific recipes. There's even a dedicated chapter of recipes for cooking for two. And with an introduction detailing how to prep any chicken part, from pounding breasts and preparing cutlets, to whole bird skills like butterflying or breaking down a chicken, you'll be a poultry pro in no time. Cozy up to succulent roast chickens with sauces made from pan drippings, sink your teeth into the crispiest, crunchiest fried chicken you've ever had, try your hand at sous vide for unbelievably moist chicken, or fire up the grill for anything from kebabs to beer can chicken. Feel like wingin' it? Us too. Our favorite is our game-changing Korean Fried Chicken Wings, double-fried so they stay extra-crispy under their blanket of spicy, salty, slightly-sweet sauce. With over 500 recipes, you could eat chicken every night and never tire of it. (And yes, that's a challenge.).
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Home cooks looking to expand their chicken recipe repertoire. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
Reviews:
- #5 Best Seller in Poultry Cooking on Amazon
14
| 2022 | 992 Pages
Hit the road with top-rated Cook's Country TV as it searches out the best American recipes and the cooks and locales that inspired them.
Discover a year's worth of new homegrown recipes from across the U.S., small-town America to the big city, along with their backstories and the chefs who inspired them. The Season 15 Anniversary Edition now has more than 550 recipes. Highlights include:.
• more new content from more new TV episodes.
• more On the Road location spotlights such as Mansura, Louisiana and Essex, Massachusetts.
...more• exciting twists on down-home favorites such as Stuffed Turkey Wings, Torn and Fried Potatoes, Wisconsin Butter Burgers, and Banana Pudding Pie.
• updates on winning products featured on the TV show, including cast-iron skillets, inexpensive blenders, vanilla, and mustard.
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Home cooks & culinary enthusiasts. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
You will:
- Discover new homegrown recipes from across the U.S.
- Understand the backstories of recipes and chefs
- Learn about winning products featured on the TV show
- Explore twists on down-home favorites
- Get insights into American cooking traditions
Reviews:
15
| 2021 | 432 Pages
Eat the Mediterranean way for life with recipes that nourish your appetite for fresh foods and endless excitement in the kitchen.
In this follow-up to the bestselling The Complete Mediterranean Cookbook, America's Test Kitchen opens the Mediterranean pantry wide open. Anyone will love the broad range of ingredients from around the world (think: avocado, sweet potatoes, and tempeh) used in vibrant dishes with inspiring combinations.
...moreTake Spanish meatballs in a vegetarian direction with Quinoa Albóndigas and prepare dishes in surprising ways, like substituting the sweetness in a caprese salad by using sliced juicy persimmon to contrast the creamy cheese rather than tomatoes.
The book is organized to emphasize the joy of the Mediterranean diet as a nourishing, sustainable lifestyle. Build your plate around both small- and entrée-size recipes in chapters covering Mostly Plants; Mainly Grains and Beans; and Meat, Fish, Eggs, and More. An impressive Whole Romanesco with Berbere and Tahini Sauce is a brilliant vegetable dinner. A Spiced Chickpea Gyro (with heat from Asian chili-garlic sauce and pepperoncini) wows fans of the Greek meat-filled sandwich. Carrot Salad with Rose Harissa is a beautiful accompaniment to a number of meals, from Lentils with Roasted Broccoli and Lemony Bread Crumbs to Tofu Kebabs. Fish and meat mingle with lively accompaniments in restaurant-quality dishes like Pan Seared Swordfish with Persimmon-Ginger Chutney and Grilled Short Ribs with Preserved Lemon-Almond Sauce.
Along the way, build on the repertoire in The Complete Mediterranean Cookbook, going on a more in-depth tour of the eastern and southern Mediterranean through recipes like Chorba Frik, a savory Algerian freekeh soup, and Palestinian Maftoul, an aromatic couscous, chickpea, and chicken dish. Open your pantry and mind to eat with health, enjoyment, and abundance, for life.
(show less)- #20 Best Seller in Heart Healthy Cooking on Amazon
16
| 2020 | 384 Pages
2021 IACP Award Winner in the Single Subject Category.
Dive into seafood with confidence and get inspired by 198 recipes for multiple kinds of fish--featuring fresh, modern flavors and plenty of fish facts.
For many home cooks, preparing seafood is a bit of mystery. But I'm going to let you in on a little secret: Cooking great-tasting seafood is easy and anyone, anywhere can do it. (That means you!) Our newest cookbook provides you with everything you need to create satisfying and healthy seafood meals at home.
...moreWe explore how to buy quality fish and dive deep into all the varieties of fish available, from light and flaky to rich and meaty. You'll get answers to all of your seafood related questions and practical tips and tricks for handling fish. But the recipes are where things get really exciting. From sumptuous appetizers and savory soups and stews to easy weeknight dinners and company-worthy fare (and a lot more), you'll learn just how rewarding it is to prepare seafood at home. We've also included substitution information for each recipe. So if you can't find a certain kind of fish or if you don't like the type used in the recipe, you can use any of the listed substitutions and still achieve great results. Clever, right?
Having delicious, healthy (and easy) recipes to cook at home is more important than ever.
We hope you'll give seafood cookery a chance. You won't regret it.
(show less)Recommended for:
Home cooks and seafood lovers. Ages 12 to Adults.
You will:
- Learn how to cook seafood with confidence using simple techniques and recipes.
- Discover various fish types and how to select the best quality for cooking.
- Understand essential cooking methods for different types of fish and seafood.
- Explore a variety of recipes that cater to both beginners and experienced cooks.
- Gain insights into seafood sustainability and how to shop responsibly for fish.
Reviews:
- #2 Best Seller in Fish & Seafood Cooking on Amazon
- 2021 IACP Award Winner in the Single Subject Category
17
| 2020 | 432 Pages
Eating a plant-based diet can be easy, budget-friendly, and inclusive with these 500+ crowd-pleasing recipes you can make vegan or vegetarian!
America’s Test Kitchen offers their best tips for preparing vegetables and plant-based meats, boosting flavor and nutrition, and stocking your pantry with healthy staples.
Plant-based cooking means different things to different people. ATK’s diverse, modern plant-based.
cookbook offers foolproof recipes you can tailor to suit your own needs—whether you’re vegetarian, vegan, or simply curious about eating less meat. Inside you’ll find:.
...more• 500+ plant-based recipes inspired by cuisines around the world.
• Vegan and vegetarian variations for each recipe, with easy ingredient swaps.
• Overview of the modern plant-based diet, including meat and dairy alternatives.
• Simple strategies for grocery shopping and storage.
• ATK-approved tips for maximizing vegetables, boosting flavor, and meeting nutritional needs.
ATK’s plant-based diet strategy is easy, budget-friendly, and inclusive—cuisines around the world are rich with boldly flavored, naturally vegan dishes. From building a plant-centric plate to cooking with plant-based meat and dairy, you’ll find everything you need here to create varied, satisfying meals everyone will love.
(show less)Recommended for:
Home cooks interested in plant-based cooking. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
Reviews:
- #6 Best Seller in Vegetable Cooking on Amazon
18
| 2023 | 432 Pages
Leading kitchen gear experts Lisa McManus and Hannah Crowley share what they really think about Dutch ovens, air fryers, grills, and more in this indispensable handbook for gear heads everywhere.
The perfect gift for fledgling cooks, newlyweds, cooking nerds, and new homeowners.
Ever wondered why your knives dull so quickly? Whether it's safe to stand next to a running microwave? If compostable dinnerware is really better for the environment?
...moreWith its combination of straight-talking, science-backed advice from professional equipment reviewers Lisa McManus and Hannah Crowley, practical how-to guides, engrossing trivia, and beautiful full-color photography, Kitchen Gear is an indispensable source of collected wisdom you won't find anywhere else.
Hannah and Lisa's unfiltered takes on which pieces are (and aren't) worth it: Spring for the high-end blender; rethink that knife block. And did you know you can make pour-over coffee with a dollar-store funnel?Improve your cooking with 100+ recipes that teach you what your gear is capable of: Use your sheet pan to make the easiest-ever layer cake. Make crispy fried garnishes in your microwave. Plus, use common tools in creative ways—fully-loaded nachos on the grill, anyone?Answers to all the hows, whys, and "wait, what?"s of your equipment: The question-and-answer format covers everything from frequently asked questions to real head-scratchers.Keep your tools in top condition: Season your pans the right way, de-stinkify silicone ice trays, and finally get that gunk off your toaster oven.Peek behind the scenes: Read all about the zany lengths Lisa, Hannah, and their team will go to for answers—from sawing coolers in half to programming knife-wielding robots. Stock your kitchen with the best of the best: A buying guide points you to the top performers from America's Test Kitchen's rigorous reviews.
(show less)19
| 2021 | 336 Pages
A creative, flavorful collection of more than 100 low-FODMAP and gut health–supporting recipes with the vibrant vegetables, hearty grains, and optimal fiber you need.
Developed with the guidance of nutritionist and dietitian Alicia A. Romano, America’s Test Kitchennot onlydelivers a wealth of foolproof recipes that support the gut, but also provides an in-depth education on the evolving science of the gut. Whether you're trying to calm occasional gastrointestinal symptoms, or you suffer from issues such as IBS, acid reflux, or GERD, you’ll be pleased to find:.
...moreA focus on the best ingredients: This physician-backed way of eating for the gut emphasizes hearty, high-fiber, and low-lactose ingredients, while also including low-FODMAP recipes (those that eliminate certain hard-to-digest carbohydrates).Customization: We offer options for making each recipe dairy or gluten free, and ideas for eliminating high-FODMAP ingredients from the few recipes that have them (think crunchy swaps for certain bothersome nuts or better-tolerated vegetable substitutions).Clever cooking solutions: Onions and garlic are foundational ingredients but can commonly bother those with gut issues. Find ways to substitute chives or scallion greens; start your recipes with garlic-infused oil; and make your own chicken and vegetable broths without them. Learn how to boost taste with ginger, lemon grass, or healthful spices.
There's good reason to eat with your gut in mind. A healthy gut optimizes digestion. It's vital to helping us absorb nutrients and plays a role in supporting our immunity and emotional health. You’ll cook with flavor, flair, and ease.
(show less)- #5 Best Seller in Fiber on Amazon
20
| 2024 | 496 Pages
ATK does the math—so you don’t have to!—in this New York Times bestselling cookbook for two featuring 700+ perfectly scaled recipes for newlyweds, college grads, and empty nesters.
This special 10th anniversary edition features over 200 new recipes, more photos, and updated recommendations on must-have equipment!
ATK’s best-selling cookbook for two just got even better! This anniversary hardcover gift edition now features even more recipes inspired by cuisines around the world—including additional vegan and vegetarian options and air fryer favorites—plus expert-approved tips to make cooking for two easier than ever.
...moreLearn how to make the trickiest small-scale dishes, and discover clever strategies for saving time and money in the kitchen!
• Over 700 “cooking for two” recipes, including 200+ new dishes.
• Tips for small grocery budgets so you can shop smarter and reduce waste.
• All-new air fryer recipes.
• Recipe cooking times for easy planning.
• Nutritional information for every recipe.
• Updated buying guide for smaller pans and equipment for cooking for two.
Perfectly scaled recipes mean perfect results—every time. Celebrate 10 years of the groundbreaking cookbook that changed how people cook for two, and start making the perfect amount of food!
(show less)- #36 Best Seller in Cooking for One or Two on Amazon
21
| 2022 | 352 Pages
Why eat out? Bring home the bistro and make your table the delicious place everyone wants to linger, with more than 150 classic and modern dishes to share.
Bistro cooking is intimate and inviting, rustic yet casually elegant. America’s Test Kitchen brings you recipes that will comfort and impress, from simple Chicken Provençal with Saffron, Orange, and Basil; French Onion Burgers; and Leeks Vinaigrette to splendid Gnocchi à la Parisienne and Chocolate Brioche Buns.
Foolproof techniques and plentiful photos help you master even the most finicky foods:.
...moreTurn out tender French omelets folded around hearty fillingsCold–sear steak for a great crust while your stove stays spatter–freeRoast duck to golden, succulent perfection using our two–step methodMake perfectly smooth chocolate pots de crème easily, on the stovetop instead of the traditional oven.
Put it all together with panache:.
Classy Brunch: From no-fail Eggs Benedict to custardy Brioche French ToastPerfect Appetizers: crispy, airy Gougères, velvety Chicken Liver Pâté, and tempting Gruyère, Mustard, and Caraway Cheese Coins to nibble with wine Charcuterie boards, oyster bars, French cheese, and moreA sweet finish: The ultimate profiteroles, refined tarts, and a buttery rich Gâteau Breton.
(show less)Recommended for:
Home cooks looking to master French bistro cooking. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
You will:
- Master French basics like mayonnaise and saffron rouille.
- Bake crusty baguettes and tender brioche.
- Learn to sear steak for a delicious crust and roast duck to perfection.
- Discover techniques like cooking en cocotte, sautéing, and confit.
- Understand the importance of seasonal ingredients in French bistro cooking.
Reviews:
- #36 Best Seller in French Cooking, Food & Wine on Amazon
22
| 2021 | 432 Pages
Celebrate the season with this treasure trove of cozy cooking and baking recipes, from soul-warming soups and simple dinners to showstoppers and weekend projects.
As the air grows chillier and nights longer, these dishes draw us to the table and the warmth of an active kitchen: Slow-simmered dishes like Cider-Braised Pork Roast, cheesy weeknight pasta like Unstuffed Shells with Butternut Squash, or a crusty bread like Fig and Fennel Bread.
When the flavors of summer fade, autumn and winter fruits and vegetables can be just as bold and bountiful.
...moreFind recipe inspiration from the season's first ripe figs and plump brussels sprouts to roasty sides featuring celery root, kohlrabi, and kabocha squash, or a cranberry curd tart to brighten a winter's night.
Themed chapters showcase all the reasons to love autumn and winter cooking:.
Find new celeberation favorites with a chapter of centerpiece dishes like Turkey and Gravy for a Crowd or Swiss Chard Pie to wow your guests. Picked apples on an autumnal adventure? All Things Apple covers both sweet and savory recipes like French Apple Cake and Celery Root, Fennel, and Apple Chowder to help you use them up.Create the ultimate party spread with chapters devoted to Appetizers, Festive Drinks, and Brunch: Try fried Korean fried chicken wings, latkes with beet-horseradish applesauce, or Everything Straws. Obsessed with pumpkin? So are we! In the Everyone Loves Pumpkin chapter you'll find everything from Creamy Pumpkin-Chai Soup to Rum Pumpkin Chiffon Pie.Bake to your heart's content with chapters covering breads, cookies, cakes, pies, puddings, and more. Give the gift of food with recipes for Rocky Road Bark and Fruits of the Forest Liqueur.
America's Test Kitchen's tips and tricks guarantee every meal is a success. Flip to the introduction for menus and entertaining tips. Plus, we've added seasonally themed spreads throughout so you can decorate the perfect holiday cookies or plan a charcuterie board with last-second appetizers.
(show less)Recommended for:
Home cooks and culinary enthusiasts. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
23
| 2016 | 432 Pages
In this comprehensive cookbook, America's Test Kitchen breaks down the often intimidating art and science of bread baking, making it easy for anyone to create foolproof, bakery-quality breads at home.
Many home cooks find bread baking rewarding but intimidating. In Bread Illustrated, America's Test Kitchen shows bakers of all levels how to make foolproof breads, rolls, flatbreads, and more at home. Each master recipe is presented as a hands-on and reassuring tutorial illustrated with six to 16 full-color step-by-step photos.
...moreOrganized by level of difficulty to make bread baking less daunting, the book progresses from the simplest recipes for the novice baker to artisan-style loaves, breads that use starters, and more complex project recipes. The recipes cover a wide and exciting range of breads from basics and classics like Easy Sandwich Bread and Fluffy Dinner Rolls to interesting breads from around the world including Lahmacun, Panettone, and Fig and Fennel Bread.
(show less)Recommended for:
Home bakers of all levels seeking foolproof bread recipes and techniques. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
Reviews:
- #2 Best Seller in Bread Machine Recipes on Amazon
24
| 2016 | 454 Pages
Part field guide to grilling and barbecuing and part cookbook, Master of the Grill features a wide variety of kitchen-tested recipes for meat, poultry, seafood, vegetables, pizza, and more. These are the recipes everyone should know how to make— the juiciest burgers, barbecue chicken that’s moist not tough, tender grill-smoked pork ribs, the greatest steak (and grilled potatoes to serve alongside). Regional specialties are included, too—learn how to make Cowboy Steaks, Alabama BBQ Chicken, and Kansas City Sticky Ribs.
...moreColorful photography captures the beauty of the recipes and step-by-step shots guide you through everything you need to know. A section on grilling essentials covers the pros and cons of gas and charcoal grills and which might be right for you, as well as the tools you’ll use with them— such as grill brushes, tongs, vegetable baskets, and wood chips and chunks.
(show less)Recommended for:
Grilling enthusiasts & home cooks. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
25
| 2024 | 336 Pages
Your all-occasion guide to homemade food gifts that look as fabulous as they taste—from a food stylist and best-selling author of the Boards cookbook!
Includes 150+ recipes, hundreds of packaging ideas, and inside tips for making beautiful food gift baskets for housewarmings, birthdays, holidays, and more.
There’s no more meaningful way to connect with others than to give a personalized food basket or homemade gift! Elle Simone Scott—food stylist, ATK cast member, and author of the best-selling Boards cookbook—expands the boundaries of what food gifts are (endlessly customizable!) and when they can be given (literally, anytime!).
...more• Gifts for every occasion: Celebrate weddings, new babies, holidays, and more with gorgeous food gift baskets! Or give an unforgettably unique housewarming gift.
• From simple to spectacular: Give a bottle of Fruits of the Forest Liqueur—or up the ante with a complete cocktail party food basket packed with homemade goodies!
• Spin one item many ways: Make a big batch of granola for gifting, or divide the recipe into thirds and flavor them different ways.
• Big-batch gifts: Find crowd-pleasing gift ideas for school and work events, or holiday gatherings!
• Playful DIY meal kits: For people who like to cook, there’s DIY Pancake Mix, Turkish Bride Soup in a Jar, or Mushroom Risotto in a Jar.
• Helping-hand gifts: Comfort someone with a fully cooked meal that’s ready to be popped into the freezer or oven.
You’ll also learn Elle’s favorite ideas for keeping food gifts fresh and packaging items cost-effectively yet creatively using edible garnishes, thrifted tableware, canning jars, and more. You’ll never again resort to an expensive, impersonal store-bought food gift basket!
(show less)- #4 Best Seller in Garnishing Meals on Amazon
26
| 2022 | 384 Pages
The most comprehensive guide to easy, quick, and delicious small-batch plant-based cooking.
No more throwing out past-its-prime produce, doing on-the-fly math to scale down recipes designed to serve a crowd, or guessing at substitutions for nonvegan ingredients. Now you can skip straight to perfectly portioned, all-vegan custardy French toast, katsu sandwiches with the crispiest pan-fried tofu, spicy sesame noodles, velvety vegetable chowder, gooey fig streusel bars, and more.
220+ vegan recipes for breakfast, dessert, and everything in between.
...more140+ recipes are ready in 45 minutes or less, and over half of recipes require 10 or fewer ingredients.Dramatically reduce kitchen waste with smart shopping and food storage tips. The Use It Up chart helps you find recipes that use up pesky leftovers.Embrace vegan cheese, butter, egg, and more store-bought products for ultimate convenience. We tell you which products to buy for the best results.All out of sweet potatoes? Substitute squash. Then level up with a crispy tempeh topping. 300+ Kitchen Improv suggestions make each recipe flexible and customizable.Failproof baked vegan treats. Scaled-down banana muffins and chocolate-ginger scones emerge from the oven (or toaster oven) perfectly risen every time.
(show less)Recommended for:
Home cooks interested in plant-based cooking for two. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
You will:
- Discover 220+ vegan recipes for breakfast, dessert, and more.
- Learn smart kitchen tips to reduce waste and enhance flavors.
- Understand how to use vegan cheese, butter, and egg substitutes.
- Explore flexible recipe options with 300+ Kitchen Improv suggestions.
- Learn to bake failproof vegan treats like banana muffins and scones.
Reviews:
- #99 Best Seller in Cooking for One or Two on Amazon
27
| 2018 | 518 Pages
The popular all-in-one baking book is now in full color!
Now you can find it all at your fingertips—450+ definitive recipes for all your favorite cookies, cakes, pies, tarts, breads, pizza, and more, along with kitchen-tested techniques that will transform your baking. Recipes range from easy (drop cookies and no-knead bread) to more ambitious (authentic croissants and dacquoise) and our trademark expertise shines through each one.
...moreDiscover why spreading the dough and then sprinkling the berries leads to better Blueberry Scones, why cubed versus shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese makes all the difference in our irresistible Cheese Bread, how we found three ways to squeeze more lemon flavor into our Lemon Bundt Cake, and how to keep the best Buttermilk Waffles your family will ever taste warm and crispy.
An illustrated Baking Basics chapter at the front of the book provides information on key ingredients and equipment and lays the groundwork for a lifetime of baking success. A shopping guide at the back recommends favorite go-to brands. These recipes represent all the wisdom of the bakers that came before us as well as all we've learned through literally thousands of trial-and-error sessions in our kitchens.
(show less)- #47 Best Seller in Cookie Baking on Amazon
28
| 2018 | 448 Pages
Featured by QVC, Hallmark Home & Family, Tasting Table, and the Washington Post.
Cakes are the all-occasion dessert--the center of attention at birthdays, holiday celebrations, and dinner parties, and the most welcome brunch, after-school, or teatime snack. America's Test Kitchen's first all-cake book is the definitive guide to any cake you crave from Classic Pound Cake to enjoy anytime to a stunning and impressive Blueberry Jam Cake with brilliant jam stripes and ombré frosting.
In addition to foolproof recipes are features that make towering 24-layer Hazelnut- Chocolate Crêpe Cake as approachable as Applesauce Snack Cake.
...moreSidebars include step-by-step photography for cakes with more advanced techniques like piping the ribbons of frosting that help give beautiful Rhubarb Ribbon Cake its name. Our years of test kitchen knowledge on the art and science of baking cakes provide all the tips and tricks you need for executing perfect cakes every time.
(show less)Recommended for:
Bakers of all skill levels and enthusiasts looking to master the art of cake baking. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
Reviews:
- #16 Best Seller in Cake Baking on Amazon
29
| 2023 | 352 Pages
Your comprehensive guide to outdoor cooking with 150 recipes to make the whole meal outdoors, including snacks, sides, breads, and desserts.
Go beyond burgers and basic proteins to become your best outdoor cooking self. Whether you use a gas or charcoal grill, flat-top griddle, open-fire setup, smoker, or pizza oven, you can revel in the outdoor cooking lifestyle. By learning to harness fire and smoke the ATK way, you'll even be able to convert many of these recipes between different cooking methods.
...moreIn-depth information covers fire setups and heat levels; reviews of outdoor cooking equipment including grills, griddles, planchas, rotisseries, pizza ovens, and smokers; and all the invaluable tips ATK has learned from more than 25 years of outdoor cooking experience.
Whether you need fast, creative weeknight dinners or you're gathering friends around the fire pit for Charred Guacamole and Grilled Peach Sangria or you're seeking a weekend adventure smoking a whole chicken or simmering open-fire paella for a crowd, you'll find recipes for every meal component:.
Snacks and Small Plates: Smoked Loaded Nachos, Grilled Oysters with Soy-Citrus Sauce, Watermelon with Grilled Queso de Freir, Serrano, and PepitasBoth Hands Needed: Grilled Smokehouse Barbecue Burgers, Smoked Salmon Tacos, Philly-Style CheesesteaksWeeknight Dinners: Stir-Fried Szechuan-Style Eggplant, Grilled Garam Masala Chicken, Tomatoes, and NaanWeekend Gatherings: Kansas City–Style Barbecue Ribs, New England Clambake, Diner-Style BreakfastOver an Open Fire: Fireside Chili, Chicken Souvlaki, Paella for a CrowdGrilled Breads: Thin-Crust Grilled Pizza, Rosemary Focaccia, No-Knead Dutch Oven BreadDesserts: Glazed Rotisserie Pineapple with Salted Rum Butterscotch Sauce, Cherry Spoon Cake.
(show less)- #4 Best Seller in Camping & RV Cooking on Amazon
30
| 2019 | 272 Pages
All the kitchen secrets, techniques, recipes, and inspiration you need to craft transcendent cocktails, from essential, canonical classics to imaginative all-new creations from America's Test Kitchen.
Cocktail making is part art and part science--just like cooking. The first-ever cocktail book from America's Test Kitchen brings our objective, kitchen-tested and -perfected approach to the craft of making cocktails. You always want your cocktail to be something special--whether you're in the mood for a simple Negroni, a properly muddled Caipirinha, or a big batch of Margaritas or Bloody Marys with friends.
...moreAfter rigorous recipe testing, we're able to reveal not only the ideal ingredient proportions and best mixing technique for each drink, but also how to make homemade tonic for your Gin and Tonic, and homemade sweet vermouth and cocktail cherries for your Manhattan. And you can't simply quadruple any Margarita recipe and have it turn out right for your group of guests--to serve a crowd, the proportions must change. You can always elevate that big-batch Margarita, though, with our Citrus Rim Salt or Sriracha Rim Salt. How to Cocktail offers 150 recipes that range from classic cocktails to new America's Test Kitchen originals. Our two DIY chapters offer streamlined recipes for making superior versions of cocktail cherries, cocktail onions, flavored syrups, rim salts and sugars, bitters, vermouths, liqueurs, and more. And the final chapter includes a dozen of our test cooks' favorite cocktail-hour snacks. All along the way, we solve practical challenges for the home cook, including how to make an array of cocktails without having to buy lots of expensive bottles, how to use a Boston shaker, what kinds of ice are best and how to make them, and much more.
(show less)- #19 Best Seller in Whiskey on Amazon
31
| 2017 | 448 Pages
A New York Times Bestseller--more than 400,000 copies sold.
The perfect for-two cookbook for newlyweds, college graduates, and empty nesters.
Learn the ins and outs of successful small-scale cooking from the experts at America's Test Kitchen. This groundbreaking resource was the first to re-engineer recipes to serve just two. We put our expertise to work to scale down 650 of our best recipes including the trickiest dishes, from soups and stews to stir-fries and meatloaf, even cakes and pies.
...moreWe did the math to take the guesswork out of cooking for two so you can be sure that anything you want to make--whether it's lasagna or a batch of fudgy brownies or a fluffly yellow cake--will come out perfectly every time. The extensive introduction includes clever shopping strategies to reduce waste, smart storage tricks that help extend the freshness of key ingredients, and our picks for the most useful kitchen equipment for any two-person household.
(show less)- #3 Best Seller in Cooking for One or Two on Amazon
32
| 2019 | 376 Pages
Get the dough rolling and perfect your pie-making skills to bake beautiful, foolproof versions of the corner bakery classics and French patisserie favorites--plus a host of whimsical, modern pies and tarts of all kinds like sky-high meringue pies, uniquely flavored fruit pies with intricate lattice-woven tops, and lush elegant tarts.
The Perfect Pie is the definitive guide to gorgeous pies and tarts. Maybe you want to master homespun pies that celebrate seasonal produce, or get creative with pastry-encased canvases for modern flavor profiles. No matter your pie preference, this collection will inspire you to bake.
...moreWe've tested our way to the best techniques for building foolproof bakery-quality pies from the crust up: Learn how to create the flakiest pie crust from dough that's a breeze to roll. Become the expert in classics like Sweet Cherry Pie and also wow with pies that show off interesting flavors like Blueberry Earl Grey Pie (tea is infused into the filling and an adorning glaze) or Browned Butter Butternut Squash Pie with Sage. Make meringues that don't weep, or fruit filling for Deep-Dish Apple Pie that doesn't shrink under the tall-standing top crust. Discover the world of tarts like Chocolate-Hazelnut Raspberry Mousse Tart with looks that deceive its simplicity (we top crispy store-bought puff pastry with a quick mousse), sleek sesame brittle-decorated Chocolate-Tahini Tart, and rustic galettes.
When you're ready to up your game, learn to design intricate pie tops (think: braided edges for Pecan Pie; a herringbone lattice pattern for Ginger Plum Pie; creative cutouts for Apricot, Vanilla Bean, and Cardamom Pie; and candied peanut clusters for Peanut Butter and Concord Grape Pie), fashion pies big (slab pies for a crowd) and small (muffin tin pies, jar pies, and pie pops), and use ingredients you never thought to put in pie like husk cherries or rose water.
(show less)Recommended for:
Baking enthusiasts seeking to master a variety of pie and tart recipes. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
You will:
- Master homespun pies celebrating seasonal produce
- Get creative with pastry-encased canvases for modern flavor profiles
- Learn best techniques for foolproof bakery-quality pies from crust up
- Design intricate pie tops with braided edges, lattice patterns, and creative cutouts
- Explore world of tarts like Chocolate-Hazelnut Raspberry Mousse Tart and rustic galettes
Reviews:
- #11 Best Seller in Pie Baking on Amazon
33
| 2020 | 352 Pages
Discover the joy of cooking for yourself with more than 160 perfectly portioned, easy-to-execute recipes, flexible ingredient lists to accommodate your pantry, and ideas for improvising to your taste.
Taking care to prepare a meal for yourself is a different experience than cooking for others. It can be a fun, casual, and (of course) delicious affair, but there are challenges, from avoiding a fridge full of half-used ingredients to ending up with leftovers that become boring after the third reheat.
...moreCooking for One helps you make cooking for yourself special without becoming a chore with unfussy yet utterly appealing meals that rely on ingredients you already have on hand, like Garam Masala Pork Chop with Couscous and Spinach and Weeknight Chicken Cacciatore. Don't have exactly the right ingredients? Never fear--with a "Kitchen Improv" box on every page, we offer ideas for altering the dish so it works for you. And for those weeks you didn't make it to the supermarket, we use a "Pantry Recipe" icon to clearly mark recipes that rely entirely on our checklist for a well-stocked pantry. We show you when it's worth making two servings (but never more) with our "Makes Leftovers" icon, and suggest how to transform those leftovers into a whole new meal. (We love our Spice-Rubbed Flank Steak with Celery Root and Lime Yogurt Sauce served over arugula as a hearty salad the next day.) Ingredients themselves often lead you to another exciting meal--when you're left with half an eggplant from Simple Ratatouille, we direct you to Broiled Eggplant with Honey-Lemon Vinaigrette as the perfect way to use it up. And if the thought of a sink full of dishes keeps you out of the kitchen, there are plenty of appealing one-pan dinners like Sheet Pan Sausages with Sweet Potatoes, Broccoli Rabe, and Mustard-Chive Butter or Couscous with Shrimp, Cilantro, and Garlic Chips that are here to save the day.
(show less)- #13 Best Seller in Cooking for One or Two on Amazon
34
| 2018 | 328 Pages
The only Dutch oven cookbook you’ll ever need—with 150 recipes for delicious one pot meals, plus expert-approved product recommendations and Dutch oven cooking hacks!
A Dutch oven is the most versatile pot in your kitchen: a soup pot, a deep fryer, a braiser, a roaster, an enclosed bread oven, and the perfect vessel for one pot meals. So don’t push your Dutch oven to the back of the cabinet—learn how to put it to work every day in 150 delicious recipes!
Turn out practical yet fun one-pot meals, such as Weeknight Pasta Bolognese or Chicken Pot Pie with Spring Vegetables.
...moreImpressive braises and roasts go seamlessly from the stovetop to the oven—including Braised Short Ribs with Wild Mushroom Farrotto and Roasted Pork Loin with Barley, Butternut Squash, and Swiss Chard. Master deep frying and artisanal bread baking with Korean Fried Chicken Wings or the Braided Chocolate Babka. And discover a range of desserts that benefit from the Dutch oven’s high sides and even heating!
With expert guidance, tips, and recommendations from the experts at America’s Test Kitchen, this Dutch oven cookbook will ensure you’re making the most out of your kitchen’s secret weapon.
(show less)- #2 Best Seller in Soups & Stews Cooking on Amazon
35
| 2019 | 544 Pages
The only vegetables book you'll ever need reveals hundreds of ways to cook nearly every vegetable under the sun.
We're all looking for interesting, achievable ways to enjoy vegetables more often. This must-have addition to your cookbook shelf has more than 700 kitchen-tested recipes that hit that mark. Sure, you'll learn nearly 40 ways to cook potatoes and 30 ways with broccoli, America's favorite veggies.
...moreBut you'll also learn how to make a salad with roasted radishes and their peppery leaves; how to char avocados in a skillet to use in Crispy Skillet Turkey Burgers; and how to turn sunchokes into a chowder and kale into a Super Slaw for Salmon Tacos. Every chapter, from Artichokes to Zucchini, includes shopping, storage, seasonality, and prep pointers and techniques, including hundreds of step-by-step photographs and illustrations, gorgeous watercolor illustrations, and full-color recipe photography.
The inspirational, modern recipes showcase vegetables' versatility in everything from sides to mains: You'll discover how to make the perfect grilled corn--and also how to transform it into a deliciously creamy pasta sauce with ricotta and basil. Onions are grilled, caramelized, glazed, and pickled--and also cooked into the Middle Eastern pilaf Mujaddara. Cauliflower is grilled as steaks, fried Buffalo-style, and pot-roasted whole with a robust tomato sauce. Sweet potatoes are mashed and baked more than a dozen ways, plus turned into a salad, a soup, tacos, and a gratin. All along the way we share loads of invaluable kitchen tips and insights from our test cooks, making it easy--and irresistibly tempting--to eat more veggies every day.
Just a few of the 700+ recipes (based on 70+ vegetables!) you’ll find inside:.
CLASSICS, PERFECTED.
Best Baked Potato.
Skillet-Roasted Brussels Sprouts.
Roasted Broccoli.
Cauliflower Soup.
Foolproof Boiled Corn with Chili–Lime Salt.
FRESH TAKES.
Carrot-Habanero Dip.
Potato and Chorizo Tacos.
Whole Romanesco with Berbere and Yogurt-Tahini Sauce.
Stir-Fried Thai-Style Beef with Chiles and Shallots.
Zucchini Bread with Pistachios and Orange.
NEW FAVORITES.
Fried Fiddleheads with Lemon-Chive Dipping Sauce.
Nori-Crusted Salmon.
Fava Bean Crostini with Manchego and Pine Nuts.
Roasted King Trumpet Mushrooms with Red Wine-Miso Sauce.
Sunchoke Chowder.
(show less)- #12 Best Seller in Appetizer Cooking on Amazon
36
| 2019 | 256 Pages
Mealtime is stress-free with these healthy recipes for 75 customizable grain, poke, and salad bowls—including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options!
Want to cook healthier low-stress dinners, improve your lunch game, and find meals that can be prepped mostly in advance? Bowls are for you! This bowl cookbook helps you compose 75 creative bowls full of flavor and texture—while streamlining meal prep to keep things casual and fun.
Choose your base, then build your bowl from there! Inside you’ll find:.
• 75 yummy recipes for Salad Bowls, Bean and Grain Bowls, Noodle Bowls, and Soup Bowls.
...more• 100+ suggestions for improvising with interchangeable bases, toppings, and dressings.
• Expert recommendations for assembly, storage and serving, pantry staples, and equipment.
• Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free variations—plus nutritional info for every recipe.
The beauty of building a meal in a bowl is its versatility and ease. Almost everything can be made in advance! From a Seared Tuna Poke Bowl to Vietnamese Beef Pho; from Beet Tzatziki sauce to Savory Seed Brittle . . . The Bowls cookbook gives you everything you need to make healthy, one-pot meals that suit your own tastes, diet, and schedule.
(show less)- #866 Amazon Best Seller
- #1 Best Seller in Rice & Grains Cooking on Amazon
37
| 2018 | 408 Pages
JAMES BEARD AWARD FINALIST: Take control of diabetes with this one-stop diabetic cookbook featuring 400+ healthy recipes and comprehensive nutritional information!
America’s Test Kitchen’s wants to provide a path to healthier eating for anyone with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes! Vetted by a dietician and a doctor, these 400+ diabetic recipes maximize healthy ingredients and flavor while adhering to specific nutritional guidelines (10 grams of carbs to 1 gram of fiber—or better).
Discover recipes for favorites like tacos and pizza, plus fresh low-carb ideas for vegetables, meat, fish, beans, and whole grains.
...moreYou’ll also get a comprehensive overview of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, and nutritional science. Sample menus and The Plate Method take the guesswork out of adhering to a diabetic diet—and nutritional information is provided for every recipe!
Backed by science and the expertise of America’s Test Kitchen, this diabetes cookbook is the ultimate resource for recipes that will suit a diabetic diet and satisfy everyone at your table.
(show less)Recommended for:
Home cooks managing diabetes. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
You will:
- Understand the role of carbohydrates, fiber, protein, fats, and sodium in a healthy diet
- Learn about the Plate Method and sample menus for diabetes management
- Discover lower-salt and lower-fat versions of pantry ingredients
- Explore over 400 diabetes-friendly recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and treats
- Learn how to cook and eat in a way that benefits everyone, especially those battling diabetes
Reviews:
- #6 Best Seller in Diabetic & Sugar-Free Cooking on Amazon
- 2019 IACP Award Winner in the Health & Special Diet Category
- 2019 James Beard Award Finalist
38
| 2021 | 336 Pages
Turn meal prep aspirations into a reality with this 25-week meal planning cookbook—where 1 short grocery list gets you 5 weeknight dinners you can make in 45 minutes or less!
Meal prep no longer means filling your freezer with boring casseroles or spending every Sunday cooking. We’ve done the work of building 25 smart weekly meal plans that minimize shopping and kitchen time—so you make your life easier, your grocery bill lower, and your dinners better.
Includes features that streamline meal planning:.
• Weekly grocery lists max out at a dozen items.
• Active cooking time for recipes maxes out at 45 minutes.
...more• Loads of pantry substitution suggestions let you adapt recipes for what you have on hand.
• 30 pantry meals make meal planning even more flexible.
ATK’s meal plan strategies are easy to put into practice:.
• Prep your vegetables and grains for the week in a weekend “power hour.”.
• Prep bulk pantry ingredients ahead in a “pantry power hour.”.
• Cross-utilize fresh ingredients creatively to prevent food waste and dinner boredom.
• Make, store, and reheat full meals with no loss of flavor.
• Double meals or meal components to freeze half for later.
Plus, get insights on building and maximizing a diverse pantry; food storage strategies; essential meal prep equipment; and more! Full of smart, practical advice for saving time, money, and waste, The Ultimate Meal-Prep Cookbook makes meal planning accessible for everyone!
(show less)Recommended for:
Home cooks looking to save time and money with efficient meal planning and preparation. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
You will:
- Customize fast, fresh dinners
- Minimize shopping and kitchen time
- Guide through prep-ahead options
- Make, store, and reheat full meals
- Build a strong, diverse pantry
Reviews:
- #2 Best Seller in Professional High Quantity Cooking on Amazon
39
| 2019 | 592 Pages
A special collection of the very best 500 recipes from two decades of the America's Test Kitchen TV show, plus all the recipes from the 20th season. Here are ATK's greatest hits, the most inventive and rewarding project recipes, classics reimagined, must-have basics, international favorites, and all-star baking recipes.
The recipes selected for this commemorative edition celebrate the best and most remarkable accomplishments from 500 episodes of the longest-running cooking show on TV. The collection also shines a spotlight on the cast with fascinating commentary on the recipes from the team that brought them to life on TV.
...moreThe book captures the personality of the show and provides a first-ever behind-the-scenes look at its beloved cast members along with special features that relay the collected expertise, wit, and wisdom of the team behind America's most-trusted test kitchen.
(show less)Recommended for:
Home cooks and fans of America's Test Kitchen TV show. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
You will:
- Discover 500 best-ever foolproof recipes curated by ATK TV show stars
- Understand the stories behind 580 must-have recipes from 500+ episodes
- Learn the science and personal insights behind each dish
- Explore project recipes that test cooking skills and limits
- Get behind-the-scenes look at the beloved cast members
Reviews:
- #61 Best Seller in TV Shows on Amazon
40
| 2018 | 328 Pages
Boost the Flavor of Everything You Cook!
Let sauce be your secret weapon in the kitchen with this unique new cookbook from America's Test Kitchen. From dolloping on vegetables to drizzling on steak, simmering up curries, and stir-frying noodles, instantly make everything you cook taste better with hundreds of flavorful, modern sauces paired with easy recipes that use them in creative, inspired ways.
Just Add Sauce is structured to help you find and make exactly what you're in the mood for. Start with sauce and then plan your meal, or start with your protein and find the perfect sauce with our pairing suggestions.
...moreSauce recipes include Foolproof Hollandaise, Lemon-Basil Salsa Verde, Vodka Cream Marinara Sauce, Onion-Balsamic Relish, Ginger-Scallion Stir-Fry Sauce, Mole Poblano, Rosemary-Red Wine Sauce, and Honey-Mustard Glaze. More than 100 recipe pairings include Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto-Rubbed Chicken Breasts with Ratatouille, Garlic-Roasted Top Sirloin with Tarragon-Sherry Gravy, and Green Bean Salad with Asiago-Bacon Caesar Dressing.
(show less)- #7 Best Seller in Sauces & Toppings Cooking on Amazon
41
| 2015 | 328 Pages
Our all-new collection of gluten-free recipes features a new whole-grain flour blend, more than 50 dairy-free recipes, and nutritionals for every recipe.
Building on the best-selling success of The How Can It Be Gluten- Free Cookbook, we’ve gone back into the test kitchen to expand our repertoire of revolutionary gluten-free recipes, including developing a whole-grain flour blend that brings earthy flavor to a variety of baked goods such as sandwich bread, waffles, rustic walnut-cherry boule, chai spice bread, sesame crackers, and a free-form rustic tart dough used to make a stunning pear and cranberry tart.
...moreThroughout there are recipes that use the test kitchen’s all-purpose flour blend, such as bagels, hamburger rolls, brioche, baguettes, and easy-to-make pan pizzas, as well as sweet treats like yeasted doughnuts, blondies, lemon layer cake, and Dutch apple pie. Also new to this book are nutritionals for every recipe and dairy-free versions of more than half the baked goods based on extensive testing done with alternative milks and yogurt and vegan cream cheese and butter. Innovative techniques and discoveries are explained throughout: a simple oven proofing method that helps gluten-free breads rise taller and more consistently, foil collars that ensure hamburger buns that are the right size, and a double-batter-ing and double-frying method for fried fish with a crispy gluten-free coating. From breakfast foods, grains, and comfort foods to a whole range of baked goods, this new volume delivers groundbreaking recipes plus information on the best gluten-free breads and pastas on the market today and an essential resource section that is a road map for cooking and baking without gluten.
(show less)Recommended for:
Home cooks seeking gluten-free & dairy-free recipes. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
- #65 Best Seller in Food Allergies on Amazon
42
| 2017 | 336 Pages
America's Test Kitchen decodes and demystifies vegan cooking so you can reap its many benefits. Avoid the pitfalls of bland food, lack of variety, and overprocessed ingredients with approachable, fresh, vibrant recipes.
Can vegan cooking be flavorful? Satisfying? Easy to make? Through rigorous testing on the science of vegan cooking, America's Test Kitchen addresses these questions head-on, finding great-tasting and filling vegan protein options, cooking without dairy, preparing different whole grains and vegetables, and even baking.
...moreReimagine mealtime by celebrating vegetables at the center of the plate and in salads and grain bowls. Take a new look at comfort foods with a surprisingly rich and creamy lasagna or hearty burger with all the fixings. Bake the perfect chewy chocolate chip cookie or a layer cake that stands tall for any celebration. With more than 200 rigorously-tested vibrant recipes, this cookbook has something satisfying for everyone--the committed vegan or simply those looking to freshen up their cooking.
(show less)Recommended for:
Home cooks interested in vegan cooking and looking for flavorful, satisfying, and easy-to-make plant-based recipes. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
You will:
- Discover flavorful vegan alternatives without imitating meat or dairy products.
- Learn to use a variety of beans, grains, and vegetables as the main ingredients.
- Understand how to enhance flavors and textures of vegan dishes without faux meat substitutes.
- Explore over 200 tested recipes for satisfying and tasty plant-based meals.
- Master the art of vegan cooking with accessible and inspiring recipes.
Reviews:
- #19 Best Seller in Gluten Free Recipes on Amazon
43
| 2024 | 448 Pages
From favas to fonio, take a deep dive into the vast world of beans and grains, with hundreds of exceptional, foolproof recipes.
Whether you're just opening a can of black beans, taking the time to brine scarlet runners, or cooking teff, the world of beans and grains is both approachable and delicious. Discover tantalizing recipes that use them in everything from sandwiches and handpies to tacos and pizza, salads and simmered soups to cultural mainstays from around the world like adasi, spatzle, hummus, and gyros. These dishes will delight omnivores, vegetarians, and vegans alike.
...moreATK test cooks have worked through mountains of beans —sprouting, baking, pressure-cooking, and pureeing—to present you with expert cooking instructions and make-ahead know how: From how to make beans tender while keeping their shape to preventing cooked grains from clumping up. In this comprehensive collection, find everything from weeknight recipes to special occasion meals, helpful charts, fast and vegan tags, and much more:.
Beanified recipes: Classics reimagined to let beans deliciously take over. Think Beans Puttanesca and Chickpea BouillabaisseGrainy innovations: Unique dishes such as Savory Oatmeal and Teff-Stuffed Squash with Lime Crema and Roasted PepitasClassic comfort: The best versions of favorites like Texas Chili, Black Bean Burgers, and Creamy White Bean SoupHeirloom beans and ancient grains: Test cooks developed recipes to match to the right bean or grain. Learn how best to purchase, prep, and cook these beans and grains for optimum flavor.Useful substitutions: Recipes include a substitution line offering convenient bean and grain options.
(show less)- #1 Best Seller in Rice & Grains Cooking on Amazon
44
| 2018 | 384 Pages
The experts at America's Test Kitchen and National Geographic bring Italy's magnificent cuisine, culture, and landscapes--and 100 authentic regional recipes--right to your kitchen.
Featuring 100 innovative, kitchen-tested recipes, 300 gorgeous color photographs, and 30 maps, this illustrated guide takes you on a captivating journey through the rich history of Italian cuisine, region by region. Rich excerpts feature the origins of celebrated cheeses, the nuances of different wine growing regions, the best farmer's markets in Venice, and more.
...moreIntriguing prose illuminates key ingredients, from olive oil and how it's made to the various pasta shapes of Northern Italy. In every region, the food experts at America's Test Kitchen bring it all home, with foolproof recipes for standout dishes as well as hidden gems: Piedmontese braised beef in lustrous red wine sauce, crispy-custardy chickpea flour farinata pancakes from Genoa (achieved without the specialty pan and wood-burning oven), and hand-formed rustic malloreddus pasta of Sardinia that is a breeze to make.
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| 2018 | 232 Pages
Sous Vide for Everybody is an approachable cookbook that demystifies sous vide cooking and demonstrates how it can make your life easier, while also giving you the tools to try exciting new dishes.
Originally from the French for "under vacuum" because it often involves sealing food in plastic, sous vide allows you to cook food gently in an automatic water bath to the perfect temperature. That may sound intimidating, but the technique has trickled down from experimental fine-dining restaurant kitchens to the home kitchen precisely because it's an easy, convenient, and hands-off way to cook.
...moreSous vide not only makes traditional cooking easier and more foolproof, it often can help to make food taste better, taking away all the guesswork and giving you back some free time. In this cookbook, you will find recipes that teach you how to cook sous vide, starting with basics like the perfect steak or soft-cooked egg. You will also find recipes that expand your knowledge and creativity in the kitchen using sous vide, from a holiday-worthy chuck roast that tastes like a prime rib at a fraction of the cost to eggs Benedict to fruit-on-the-bottom yogurt cups.
(show less)Recommended for:
Home cooks & culinary enthusiasts. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
You will:
- Demystifies sous vide cooking
- Teaches how to cook sous vide
- Expands creativity in the kitchen
- Provides foolproof cooking techniques
- Enhances understanding of sous vide benefits
Reviews:
- #6 Best Seller in Gourmet Cooking on Amazon
46
| 2015 | 318 Pages
Kitchen-tested recipes that bring the real flavors of Mexico home.
Let America’s Test Kitchen be your guide to making deeply flavored Mexican dishes at home. Our first Mexican cookbook features foolproof appetizers, soups and stews, authentic egg dishes, tacos and tamales, burritos and enchiladas, and all manner of meat and seafood dishes. The Best Mexican Recipes includes a primer on Mexican home cooking with information on key ingredients (readily available at your supermarket) and innovative techniques that shave time off traditional preparation methods.
...moreNot only will you be able to cook amazingly flavorful Mexican food, but you’ll cook with confidence.
Recipes include: Familiar favorites: Beef Enchiladas, Tamales, Grilled Fish Tacos, Classic Mexican Rice, Chicken Tortilla Soup, Stuffed Jalapenos, Chunky Guacamole, Fresh Margaritas, and more.
Authentic regional dishes: Queso Fundido, Chicken Mole Poblano, Ancho-Orange Pork Burritos, Yucatan-Style Barbecue Pork, Fish Veracruz, Oaxacan-Style Beef Brisket, and more.
Popular street foods: Sopes, Gorditas, Panuchos, Mexican Street Corn, Molletes, Huaraches with Poblanos, Red Peppers, and Queso Fresco, and more.
(show less)Recommended for:
Home cooks interested in authentic Mexican cuisine. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
You will:
- Cook Mexican Favorites like Beef Enchiladas and Chicken Tortilla Soup
- Prepare Authentic Regional Dishes like Oaxacan-Style Barbecued Pork
- Try Popular Street Foods like Sopes and Gorditas
- Understand Techniques for Preparing Dried Chiles
- Gain Confidence in Cooking Mexican Cuisine at Home
Reviews:
- #21 Best Seller in Southwestern U.S. Cooking, Food & Wine on Amazon
47
| 2024 | 720 Pages
A landmark collection of the 500 best-of-the-best recipes from the past 25 years of the hit TV show.
Join America's Test Kitchen chefs as they share the milestone recipes they turn to again and again.
The perfect gift for both new and longtime fans, this beautifully packaged, fully photographed hardcover (complete with a linen-style case and placeholder ribbon) captures the revolutionary discoveries, transformative techniques, practical food science, and failproof routes to success in 500 iconic recipes from the show that has taught millions how to be better cooks.
...moreFrom enduring classics like Perfect Pecan Pie (season 1) that Bridget makes every year to season 25 all-star dishes like Japchae, Make-Ahead Cheese Soufflés, and Deluxe Blueberry Pancakes, the book is packed with game-changing recipes destined to become your new trademark dish—whether for a weeknight dinner, a company-worthy meal, or a holiday occasion.
Get the ultimate insider info:.
• Cast commentaries: In 100 sidebars, cast members dish on the personal game-changers that evolved their cooking for the better.
• Invaluable kitchen discoveries: Read why Julia always brines salmon, Jack underbakes cookies, Dan roasts oysters, and Lisa grills her Thanksgiving turkey.
• Behind-the-scenes introduction: Keith shines the spotlight on the recipe testing process, Dan recalls memorable scientific demonstrations, and Lisa offers a peek into the Reviews lab—from brewing 5,000 ounces of coffee to sawing coolers in half—all in the name of empowering home cooks.
• Meet all 16 cast members: From the OGs like Jack, Julia, and Bridget who have been on the show since Day 1 to the newest members, people share their proudest moments, funniest memories, and top tips in a Cast Q&A.
(show less)- #13 Best Seller in U.S. Regional Cooking, Food & Wine on Amazon
48
| 2017 | 704 Pages
The Complete Cook's Country TV Show Cookbook captures all ten seasons of the show into one colorful volume that's like a treasured recipe box brought to life. This special anniversary edition debuts the show's new cast and features an all-new design with plenty of fun behind-the-scenes photography.
49
| 2018 | 416 Pages
With over 175 foolproof recipes covering everything from simple roast chicken and pork loin to top sirloin roast, rack of lamb, and lobster, this authoritative volume offers a master class in the timeless art and science of roasting.
Roast: It's at once a verb and a noun, a technique and a cut of meat, and a concept so familiar and seemingly simple that it has rarely been explored in a single volume. In How to Roast Everything, America's Test Kitchen expertly demonstrates the scope and versatility of roasting, exploring the many ways to coax big, bold flavor out of poultry, meat, seafood, fruits, and vegetables alike.
...moreWhy do some recipes need a roasting rack and some don't? How do you take the temperature of a bone-in roast? Why roast fresh fruit? How (and why) do you tie up a tenderloin? These kitchen-tested recipes offer all the necessary answers and insights. With dozens of enticing flavor variations, clever tips, and masterful prep tricks spread across the information-packed pages, this book will quickly transform even novice home cooks into roasting experts. And while this collection offers plenty of stately centerpieces like Crown Roast of Pork and Butterflied Turkey with Cranberry-Molasses Glaze, it also proves that roasting suits every meal. With weeknight-friendly options like Pan-Roasted Chicken with Shallot-Thyme Sauce and Oven-Roasted Salmon Fillets with Tangerine and Ginger Relish and crowd-pleasing one-pan meals like Roasted Halibut with Red Potatoes, Corn, and Andouille and Pepper-Crusted Pork Tenderloin Roast with Asparagus and Goat Cheese, there is no shortage of accessible, family-friendly dishes to choose from.
(show less)Recommended for:
Home cooks seeking to enhance their roasting skills. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
You will:
- Master the art and science of roasting various ingredients
- Understand the importance of roasting techniques and flavor combinations
- Learn to monitor doneness and temperature for different roasts
- Discover creative variations and prep tricks for roasting
- Explore a wide array of roasting recipes for different meals
Reviews:
- #40 Best Seller in Thanksgiving Cooking on Amazon
50
| 2019 | 408 Pages
With one simple, mostly hands-off technique, you'll unlock deep flavors in meat, poultry, seafood, and even vegetables in this authoritative guide of 200 foolproof, unique recipes.
Braises are far from just stews! The treasured technique of cooking food slowly and gently in liquid is a pillar of cuisines around the world, and How to Braise Everything is a modern master class. You'll learn that a pot roast cooks much in the same way as a warm-spiced Moroccan lamb tagine, savory Spanish stewed chickpeas, or even a pot full of hearty bacon-enhanced collard greens.
...moreThe elemental method is simple: Combine your main ingredient with a flavorful liquid, cook (usually) at a low temperature, and you're left with superbly tender meat or vegetables and a flavorful sauce or broth, both parts benefitting from an exchange of flavors. But this simplicity doesn't mean there's not a right and a wrong way to braise. When should you sear your meat before its bath? Should you presoak your beans? What's better for braising: the oven or the stove? You'll discover tricks to coax out as much flavor as possible from braised subjects in streamlined recipes. We cover comforting favorites like Old-Fashioned Pot Roast and classics like Chicken Cacciatore while also bringing the technique up to date, exploring international dishes with vibrant flavors like Mexican Chicken with Pumpkin Seed Sauce and Hake in Saffron Broth with Chorizo and Potatoes. Verdant vegetable sides like Braised Spring Vegetables with Tarragon and hearty bean dishes like Curried Lentils with Golden Raisins complete the meal.
(show less)Recommended for:
Home cooks interested in mastering braising techniques. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
You will:
- Learn how to braise various meats, poultry, seafood, and vegetables using a time-honored technique.
- Understand the importance of pairing the right ingredients and liquids for optimal braising results.
- Discover the art of creating flavorful sauces and broths through the braising process.
- Explore international dishes with vibrant flavors and modern twists.
- Master the techniques of braising for quick weeknight meals and laid-back weekend feasts.
Reviews:
51
| 2019 | 192 Pages
This Instant Pot cookbook makes it easier than ever to eat a Mediterranean diet with 95 one-pot meals that can be made in less than 60 minutes!
Eat more vegetables, grains, beans, and seafood with the help of everyone’s favorite kitchen gadget.
APPROVED BY INSTANT POT: America’s Test Kitchen brings together the #1 diet and the #1 most popular kitchen appliance! This Instant Pot cookbook shows busy cooks how the beloved kitchen gadget can prepare healthy, flavorful, one-pot meals inspired by the Mediterranean diet.
With the Instant Pot, cooking becomes a hands-off affair that takes just 60 minutes or less!
...moreMake succulent meals such as Chicken Tagine, Lamb Meatballs with Couscous, Shrimp and Asparagus Risotto, and Gigante Bean Soup. Discover how to turn vegetables into the perfect main (Braised Whole Cauliflower with North African Spices) or side (Marinated Artichokes and Baba Ghanoush). And cook dried beans and sturdy grains in no time!
All 95 Instant Pot recipes embrace the tenets of the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid, translating its less-meat-and-more-vegetables approach into vibrant, healthy one-pot meals that take the guesswork out of balancing portions and multiple dishes.
(show less)Recommended for:
Home cooks interested in Mediterranean cuisine and healthy eating. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
You will:
- Cook Mediterranean-inspired dishes with fish, lean meats, and vegetables
- Utilize Instant Pot for almost-foolproof and easy cooking
- Prepare delicate fish and seafood without overcooking
- Understand Mediterranean diet principles and benefits
- Create unique dishes with readily available ingredients
Reviews:
- #1 Best Seller in Mediterranean Cooking, Food & Wine on Amazon
52
| 2020 | 288 Pages
Celebrate the generous, comforting red sauce cooking that defines Italian America.
Dig into the best of Italian American cooking with recipes that would make any nonna proud. Bubbling lasagna and drop meatballs are hard to resist, but save room for Braciole and Chicken Scarpariello. Then go on the road to discover dishes from humble delis and hole-in-the-wall restaurants, like Philadelphia Pork Sandwiches, Eggplant Pecorino, and Utica Greens. Learn the tricks behind pizzas from Detroit, Chicago, and St. Louis. Finally, bring home the bakery (and street fair) with garlic knots and zeppole.
53
| 2022 | 192 Pages
This must-have guide to cooking with today's new plant-based meats includes all the satisfying, sustainable recipes you actually want to eat.
Available everywhere from grocery stores to fast food chains, today's meat alternatives like Impossible Burger and Beyond Meat impressively replicate the taste and texture of meat. Now, the recipe experts at America's Test Kitchen show how to cook successfully with these modern meat mimickers—producing juicy, savory, meaty flavor—and transform them into a broad array of mouthwatering dishes that make sustainable meat-free eating feel luxurious.
...moreWe've tested our way through the plethora of meat alternatives so we could guide you to the tastiest and most reliable. Learn how to use them in 75 exciting dishes, including:.
Snacks and apps: Meaty Loaded Nacho Dip, Jamaican Meat Patties, and Pan-Fried Dumplings.Burgers and tacos galore: Grilled Smokehouse Barbecue Burgers, Double Smashie Burgers, Chorizo and Potato Tacos, and Crispy Fried Tacos with Almonds and Raisins. Saucy pasta favorites: One-Pot Stroganoff, Weeknight Tagliatelle with Bolognese Sauce, Meatballs and Marinara, and Lion's Head Meatballs.Fast and easy dinners: Quinoa Bowls with Meatballs, Green Beans, and Garlic Dressing; Meat-and-Bean Burritos; and Stuffed Zucchini with Spiced Meat and Dried Apricots.
Ever wondered how can you tell when plant-based meat has reached ideal doneness, or how to cope with sticking? You'll find the answers here to these questions and many more. And you'll discover cooking techniques that will keep you inspired long-term.
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| 2018 | 496 Pages
Take your cooking skills to the next level while developing a knockout repertoire of 200 essential dishes that satisfy what our modern palates crave, from simple meals to dinner-party centerpieces.
We've made improvements to well-loved dishes by incorporating innovative techniques in recipes such as Butter-Basted Rib-Eye Steak and added modern classics such as Vegetable Bibimbap and Olive Oil-Yogurt Bundt Cake.
In this book, you'll find the perfect roast chicken and a killer banana bread but also a Turkish-inspired tomato soup, luscious Chinese braised short ribs, and a set of wholesome grain bowls.
...moreA chapter on weeknight dinners offers smart paths to great flavor--from Bucatini with Peas, Kale, and Pancetta that cooks in one pot to a pizza that bakes in a skillet--including plenty of vegetarian options. Other chapters turn up the volume on breakfast and dessert standbys; try the 100 Percent Whole-Wheat Pancakes and Brown Sugar Cookies and you may never go back to the regular versions. We'll also help you pull off your next--or even your first!--dinner party with recipes guaranteed to impress (and to work), such as Braised Lamb Shanks with Bell Peppers and Harissa, Miso-Marinated Salmon, and Roasted Zucchini and Eggplant Lasagna.
Most of us--not just newbies--could stand to bone up on certain culinary basics, and our methods may surprise even more experienced cooks, from seeding fresh chiles (we use a measuring spoon) to hulling strawberries (a plastic straw works well). And that's just the tip of the iceberg of what these recipes teach. You'll discover how to "reverse sear" thick pork chops so they turn out juicy all the way through, grind meat in a food processor for the ultimate burger, and shape fresh corn tortillas without a tortilla press or rolling pin.
As you progress through this book, you will also gain a deeper understanding of ingredients, better techniques, and the secrets we use in the test kitchen via sidebars called "Think Like a Cook," which offers insights that can help in your larger culinary life. For example:.
How to Be an Avocado Whisperer: Squeezing that avocado is just going to bruise it. Learn a better way to tell when it's ripe.
Improvising a Pan Sauce: After searing a steak, chop, or chicken breast, don't clean the pan! We show you how to use these browned bits to make a rich, deeply flavored sauce.
How Cheese Melts: Learn why some cheeses melt smoothly while others turn greasy--plus a trick to help cheddar melt without breaking.
The Egg-Doneness Continuum: See the difference between soft-, hard-, and overcooked eggs and find a foolproof method for nailing it every time (and removing the shells more easily).
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| 2016 | 336 Pages
In this timely, unique cookbook, America's Test Kitchen tackles the monumental challenge of creating foolproof, great-tasting baked goods that contain less sugar and rely only on natural alternatives to white sugar.
White sugar is one of the most widely demonized health threats out there, even more than fat, and consumers are increasingly interested in decreasing the amount of sugar they use and also in using less-processed natural sweeteners. But decreasing or changing the sugar in a recipe can have disastrous results: Baked goods turn out dry, dense, and downright inedible.
...moreWe address these issues head-on with 120 foolproof, great-tasting recipes for cookies, cakes, pies and more that reduce the overall sugar content by at least 30% and rely solely on more natural alternatives to white sugar.
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| 2017 | 192 Pages
America's Test Kitchen unleashes the potential of what a food processor can do with an eye-opening collection of 75 kitchen-tested recipes to make your cooking easier, faster, and better.
Your food processor is a powerful tool but is often relegated to only a handful of tasks. We have always felt the food processor was underutilized and so we've set out to create a book that harnesses this appliance's capabilities as never before, from almost-no-bowl baking to multi-step dishes like stir-fries where all the slicing and chopping happens in the food processor.
...moreThe result is a book of 75 smart ideas where the food processor is the star of every recipe. It will transform how you use this appliance, streamline everyday cooking and baking, and open doors to projects you would never have considered tackling by hand.
(show less)- #10 Best Seller in Food Processor Recipes on Amazon
57
| 2013 | 822 Pages
A landmark book from the test kitchen that has been teaching America how to cook for 20 years.
We launched the America's Test Kitchen Cooking School two years ago to teach home cooks how to cook the test kitchen way, and since then thousands of students have taken our interactive video-based online courses. The America's Test Kitchen Cooking School Cookbook shares the same goal as our online school and brings all our best practices—along with 600 all-time favorite recipes—into one place so that you can become a better, more confident cook.
...moreThere is no better way to learn than seeing an expert in action, so we've included over 2,500 color photos that bring you into the test kitchen so you can see how to prepare recipes step-by-step. The book starts off with an exhaustive 46-page Cooking Basics chapter that covers everything from what equipment you need (and how to care for it) to test-kitchen tricks for how to make food taste better. Then we move on to cover all the major cooking and baking categories, from meat, poultry, and pasta to breads, cakes, and pies.
Illustrated Core Techniques, like how to whip egg whites, roast a chicken, or bake flawless pie dough, focus on the building block recipes everyone should know. Recipe Tutorials that each feature 20-35 color photos then walk readers through recipes that are either more complicated or simply benefit from the visual clues of step photography, like Extra-Crunchy Fried Chicken, Sticky Buns with Pecans, and Deep-Dish Apple Pie. Every chapter ends with a library of the test kitchen's all-time favorite recipes, such as Pan-Seared Steaks with Red Wine Pan Sauce, Meatballs and Marinara, Best Vegetarian Chili, Memphis-Style Barbecued Ribs, and New York-Style Cheesecake—more than 600 in total—that will allow home cooks to expand their repertoire.
The America's Test Kitchen Cooking School Cookbook is a how-to-cook book that also explains why recipes succeed or fail, which makes it the ideal book for anyone looking to cook better.
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| 2015 | 344 Pages
Smart New Strategies and Inventive Recipes for People Who Really Like to Eat.
Eating paleo doesn’t have to be boring. Whether you’re a strict paleo adherent or you just want to eat paleo from time to time, this collection of foolproof, practical, and innovative recipes is an invaluable resource. We’ve tackled the challenges of cooking paleo-friendly meals that taste great so that your time in the kitchen is guaranteed to be well spent.
...morePacked with test kitchen expertise, this book not only contains 150 foolproof recipes but will also teach you how to bake with nut flours, how to make a pan sauce without butter or wine, and how to make paleo-friendly pantry staples like crackers, coconut yogurt, and even barbecue sauce. With recipes that taste this good, you won’t even miss the sugar, dairy, or grains.
(show less)- #43 Best Seller in Paleo Diet on Amazon
59
| 2018 | 192 Pages
Host a brilliant brunch without the hassle. The secret is plenty of hands-off recipes, good make-ahead options, and the best tips for mastering techniques like poaching eggs.
Everything that makes brunch great also makes it tricky to prepare at home. From just-set eggs to high-flying popovers to rich (not soggy) strata, it's challenging to get every element just right. Enter this fresh collection of 75 foolproof recipes that guarantee a perfectly executed brunch every time.
...moreThis scrupulously tested recipe collection features inventive takes on brunch classics (our Huevos Rancheros delivers a whole meal from one sheet pan), helpful make-ahead options (you can freeze our Quick Coffee Cake unbaked for up to a month), and easy approaches to finicky favorites (our Eggs Benedict offers a hollandaise that holds without breaking and a streamlined egg poaching technique).
A smart organization makes building a memorable brunch as easy as flipping through the pages. Go beyond everyday eggs with chile-packed Migas and fuss-free Baked Eggs Florentine (which achieves runny yolks and tender whites in a cheesy spinach base). Chapters on brunch sweets offer new weekend keepers, like Blueberry Swirl Muffins, Cider-Glazed Apple Bundt Cake, and French Toast Casserole (no hovering over the stove). Brunch's savory side gets equal billing with standout recipes like Leek and Goat Cheese Quiche and Savory Bread Pudding with Turkey Sausage and Kale, while a chapter of perfect sides such as Maple-Glazed Oven-Fried Bacon (no messy splattering) and Baked Cheese Grits rounds out the meal. And with recipes serving anywhere from 4 to 16 people you'll find options for brunches large and small.
(show less)Recommended for:
Home cooks looking to master brunch preparation. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
Reviews:
- #83 Best Seller in Brunch & Tea Cooking on Amazon
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| 2017 | 192 Pages
Celebrations call for meals that impress, and with thousands of meticulously tested recipes to our name, the experts at Cook's Illustrated are no strangers to pulling off a great holiday feast. In this timeless collection, we have gathered 75 spectacular, foolproof recipes from over 20 years of testing to help you confidently pull off a holiday meal to remember.
Chapters devoted to each course (Starters, Centerpieces, Shareable Sides, and Sweet Endings) make planning easy, whether you're feasting with extended family, hosting a small-scale celebration, or simply bringing along a standout dish. Reimaging the Thanksgiving table?
...moreFind that new go-to side, such as Roasted Cauliflower Gratin or Wild Rice Pilaf with Pecans and Cranberries. Baking Christmas cookies or other treats for gift-giving? You'll find the perfect cookie recipes (butter and gingerbread) as well as a foolproof method for producing luscious Chocolate Truffles. Hosting an intimate New Year's Eve dinner? Our showstopper recipes, whether a Spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake, Italian-style Porchetta, or Boneless Rib Roast with Yorkshire Pudding, guarantee success. Invite Cook's Illustrated to your holiday table this year and watch new traditions take root.
(show less)- #28 Best Seller in Thanksgiving Cooking on Amazon
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| 2017 | 336 Pages
The best of the best--including recipes, tastings, and testings--from the current year, all compiled into one must-have collection from America's most trusted test kitchen.
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| 2024 | 768 Pages
Travel from coast to coast as Cook's Country uncovers 600+ recipes and stories from every season of their hit TV show—now collected in one streamlined, kitchen-friendly volume.
Hit the road with the award-winning TV show Cook’s Country and discover every recipe from 17 seasons of cooking across the country. With an updated design and a special new chapter highlighting the latest season’s 50+ recipes, there’s more content than ever before in a kitchen-friendly volume.
...moreJoin Julia Collin-Davison, Bridget Lancaster, Toni Tipton-Martin, and the whole Cook's Country cast (including new chef Carmen Dongo) as they cook, taste, and test their way through dozens of new favorites. Join them in making easy weeknight dinners such as Hot-Honey Chicken, showstopping weekend feasts such as Duck Breasts with Port Wine-Fig Sauce, nostalgic desserts such as Oatmeal Creme Pies, and more. Plus, with their guidance you can be sure you're stocking your kitchen with only the best ingredients and equipment.
Highlights include:.
46 new recipes from 26 new episodes, plus 19 new bonus recipesBrand-new, full-page On the Road features in Seattle, Washington; Tucson, Arizona; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and moreExciting updates on down-home favorites such as Cheeseburger Mac, Vegetarian Chili, Cider-Braised Turkey, and Blueberry Cream PieRigorously-tested product guide, with new and updated recommendations for equipment and ingredients such as Worcestershire sauce, cooking spray, rolling pins, and can openers.
Cook's Country thoroughly tests and perfects every recipe—so you can be sure you're getting the best that American cooking has to offer.
(show less)- #3 Best Seller in Barbecuing & Grilling on Amazon
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| 150 Pages
Perfect for long-term reference, the Cook's Illustrated 2010 Annual contains all six 2010 issues bound in one cloth-covered edition. Bound inside you'll also find an invaluable 2010Recipe and Article Index to help search a year's worth of test kitchen recipes and cooking information- fast! Attractive enough for a library, the case-bound construction makes it a sturdy tool for the real world of the kitchen, able to withstand many years of sauce spatters and spills.
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| 2012 | 368 Pages
Why buy it when you can make it?
From smoked bacon and dill pickles to your own home-brewed ale, trust the test kitchen experts to guide you through more than 100 foolproof kitchen projects. Pantry Staples For the freshest, best results, make your own ketchup, hot sauce, and vanilla extract. For the adventurous, there's sriracha, harissa, and wine vinegar. Jams and Jellies Preserve the seasons with orange marmalade, strawberry jam, and apple butter, while wine jelly and bacon jam are great year-round options.
...morePickled Favorites Get your pickle fix with classics like bread-and-butters and sour dills, plus test kitchen favorites like dilly beans, giardiniera, and kimchi. The Dairy Best Making fresh cheeses like ricotta and goat cheese, churning butter, preparing yogurt, and even making soy milk (for tofu) are simpler than you think. Charcuterie at home From artisanal pancetta, prosciutto, pâtés, and terrines to everyday favorites like bacon, chorizo, and beef jerky, our recipes have the carnivore covered. Snacks and Sweets Make store-bought favorites like rich buttery crackers, marshmallows, and graham crackers fresher and better. Or take the fancier route with lavash crackers, grissini, salted caramels, and chocolate-hazelnut spread. Beverages Stock your fridge with root beer, ginger beer, and cold-brew coffee. Stock your bar with sweet vermouth, cocktail bitters, and tonic water. Plus, our IPA beer recipe is ideal for first-time home brewers.
(show less)Recommended for:
Home cooks interested in DIY kitchen projects. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
You will:
- Make pantry staples like ketchup and hot sauce
- Preserve seasons with jams and jellies
- Prepare pickled favorites like dilly beans and kimchi
- Learn to make fresh cheeses and churn butter
- Explore recipes for snacks, sweets, and beverages
Reviews:
- #52 Best Seller in Beer on Amazon
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| 2012 | 336 Pages
Revolutionize a dinner staple with fresh new ideas.
From the team that brought you Slow Cooker Revolution comes this 200-plus recipe collection featuring fresh takes on the classics, easier casseroles, one-pot pasta dinners (in which the pasta cooks right in the sauce), inventive six-ingredient pasta dishes, and new whole-wheat pasta recipes that your whole family will love. Plus, all the old country favorites, too - all tested and perfected by the cooks at America's Test Kitchen.
...moreNo-Prep Baked Spaghetti is the easiest casserole you'll ever make - simply combine uncooked spaghetti, ground beef, and canned tomatoes in a baking dish and pop it in the oven. For our Super-Easy Spinach Lasagna, we ditched fussy layering and relied on a flavorful no-cook sauce to bring this dish to the weeknight table.
Our six-ingredient recipes call on pantry staples to do double duty in dishes such as Mediterranean Penne with Tuna and Nicoise Olives. Whole-wheat pasta is anything but boring in recipes like Penne with Chicken, Caramelized Onions, and Red Peppers.
You'll also find lighter options, recipes that have less than 600 calories and 12 grams of fat. Plus, we scaled down recipes to serve just two, and we scaled up a number of dishes for company-worthy fare. Enticing Asian noodle dishes round out the collection. We include essential cooking tips, cookware reviews, and ingredient ratings throughout.
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| 2011 | 336 Pages
The 200 recipes in this family-friendly collection deliver a revolution in slow cooking like only America's Test Kitchen can!
Who doesn't like the idea of throwing ingredients into a slow cooker and coming back hours later to a finished meal? Too bad most slow cooker recipes deliver mediocre results you'd rather forget than fix again. A team of ten test cooks at America's Test Kitchen spent a year developing recipes, and what they discovered will change the way you use your slow cooker.
Did you know that onions garlic, and spices should be bloomed in the microwave for five minutes before they go into the slow cooker?
...moreThis simple step intensifies their flavor and requires no extra work. Did you know that a little soy sauce mixed with tomato paste adds meaty flavors to almost any stew and can often replace the tedious step of browning the meat? And do you know the secret to a moist slow-cooker chicken? Start the bird upside down to protect the delicate white meat from drying out.
(show less)- #21 Best Seller in Ketogenic Cookbooks on Amazon
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| 2024 | 520 Pages
A first-of-its-kind Southern cookbook featuring more than 300 Cook's Country recipes and fascinating insights into the culinary techniques and heroes of the American South.
Tour the diverse history of Southern food through 200+ stories of women who've shaped the cuisine!
Shepherded by Toni Tipton-Martin and Cook's Country Executive Editor and TV personality Morgan Bolling, When Southern Women Cook showcases the hard work, hospitality, and creativity of women who have given soul to Southern cooking from the start.
...moreEvery page amplifies their contributions, from the enslaved cooks making foundational food at Monticello to Mexican Americans accessing sweet memories with colorful conchas today.
70+ voices paint a true picture of the South: Emmy Award–winning producer and author Von Diaz covers Caribbean immigrant foodways through Southern stews; food journalist Kim Severson delves into recipes' power as cultural currency; mixologist and beverage historian Tiffanie Barriere reflects on Juneteenth customs including red drink. Consulting food historian KC Hysmith contributes important—and fascinating—context throughout.
300 Recipes—must-knows, little-knowns, and modern inventions: Regional Brunswick Stew, Dollywood Cinnamon Bread, Pickle-Brined Fried Chicken Sandwiches, Grilled Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi, and Oat Guava Cookies bridge the gap between what Southern cooking is known for and how it continues to evolve.
Recipe headnotes contextualize your cooking: Learn Edna Lewis’ biscuit wisdom. Read about Waffle House and fry chicken thighs to top light-as-air waffles. Meet Joy Perrine, the "Bad Girl of Bourbon.".
Covering every region and flavor of the American South, from Texas Barbecue to Gullah Geechee rice dishes, this collection of 300 recipes is a joyous celebration of Southern cuisine and its diverse heroes, past and present.
(show less)- #11 Best Seller in Southern U.S. Cooking, Food & Wine on Amazon
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| 2025 | 384 Pages
Learn Korean cooking alongside social media star Sarah Ahn as her umma passes down 100+ family recipes and decades' worth of kitchen wisdom.
Sarah Ahn’s viral food videos of her and her mom have captivated millions of viewers with their behind-the-scenes look at Korean cooking and multigenerational home life. This collaboration is now a must-have cookbook blending the emotional intimacy of Crying in H Mart with practical culinary advice from Nam Soon’s lifetime of kitchen experience.
...moreThe recipes are framed by mother-daughter conversations that are funny, profound, and universally relatable—plus all the food is backed by the recipe-testing power of America’s Test Kitchen.
Thorough ingredient guide: Walk through a Korean grocery store with a Korean umma for in-depth guidance on what pantry ingredients and fresh produce and protein to buy.Recipes both traditional and contemporary: Learn to make everything from simple banchan, a variety of kimchi, and foundational stews to an assortment of yasik (midnight snacks) and inventive desserts.Kitchen wisdom from mother to daughter: Shared confidences open a window onto a level of family intimacy rarely seen in cookbooks.
The Ahns understand that when generations come together in the kitchen, so much is shared: not only food, but also knowledge, advice, family history, and love.
(show less)- #6 Best Seller in Korean Cooking, Food & Wine on Amazon
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