January 5, 2008 • 25m
We wanted juicy pork chops slathered with a smoky, tangy barbecue sauce. But how would we replicate the savory crust of a grilled ...Read more
January 12, 2008 • 25m
Layer cakes are desserts to be savored at birthday parties, holidays, and other celebrations. Ideally, the cake’s tender layers of...Read more
January 19, 2008 • 25m
Stuffed manicotti makes a hearty and delicious main course, but in most cases its preparation is best left to a practiced and pati...Read more
January 26, 2008 • 25m
We turn our attention to two favorite cookies: a triple chocolate cookie so chocolaty it’s almost a brownie, and the humble brown ...Read more
February 2, 2008 • 25m
It’s hard to choose a best-loved style of ribs, but we’d be willing to bet that smoky, sweet Kansas City ribs are a top contender....Read more
February 9, 2008 • 25m
Coq au vin’s appeal is timeless, but its preparation can be intimidating for the home cook. We set out to make this dish a little ...Read more
February 16, 2008 • 25m
In this episode, the test kitchen perfects two breakfast treats: blueberry scones and rich bran muffins. Recipe: Blueberry Scones...Read more
February 23, 2008 • 25m
We develop a Thai-style chicken soup that uses supermarket ingredients without sacrificing authentic flavors, and we make a vegeta...Read more
March 1, 2008 • 25m
Holiday Beef Tenderloin Dinner Add a rich stuffing to beef tenderloin, and you’ve got the ultimate main course, at least in theor...Read more
March 8, 2008 • 25m
We don’t have anything against spaghetti and meatballs or pasta with marinara, but the world of pasta and tomatoes extends far bey...Read more
March 15, 2008 • 25m
Brining is the best way to guarantee a moist turkey, but it isn’t always the most practical way. We rethink our brine-at-all-costs...Read more
March 22, 2008 • 25m
Chicken chili might sound like heresy—after all, isn’t chili supposed to be made with beef?—but this Southwestern dish is a light,...Read more
March 29, 2008 • 25m
A tart should be easier to prepare than the typical double-crust American pie. But developing a flaky crust sturdy enough to suppo...Read more
April 5, 2008 • 25m
It’s not a surprise that so many cooks turn to chicken breasts for dinner. They’re convenient, low in fat, and, when made right, j...Read more
April 12, 2008 • 25m
We set out to develop a better-than-takeout pizza in which the crust gets equal billing with the toppings and each is full of flav...Read more
April 19, 2008 • 25m
Bakery versions of crumb cake often fall short. The crumb topping can be skimpy or dry and brittle. And the cake can suffer too, b...Read more
April 26, 2008 • 25m
Cutting into a steak to find that the rosy meat is confined to a measly spot in the center—with the rest a thick band of overcooke...Read more
May 3, 2008 • 25m
Skipping dessert or eating a piece of fruit is an obvious way to cut calories, but where’s the fun in that? We set our sights on l...Read more
May 10, 2008 • 25m
Fish fillets might look innocent, but once their delicate flesh hits the grill, there’s no getting them off without a fight—simply...Read more
May 17, 2008 • 25m
We develop home-cook-friendly versions of two Indian favorites: vegetable curry and chicken tikka masala. Recipe: Indian-Style Cu...Read more
May 24, 2008 • 25m
We’ve always enjoyed roasting game hens and thought the grill might deliver even more flavor to the tender meat, grilling poultry ...Read more
May 31, 2008 • 25m
Easy Skillet Suppers Streamlined methods for Beef Stroganoff and Baked Ziti condense all the steps into one skillet—yes, even the...Read more
June 7, 2008 • 25m
The problem with four-cheese lasagna? Too often it’s heavy, greasy, and bland. Watch as we create an elegant lasagna with the righ...Read more
June 14, 2008 • 25m
We explore two elegant approaches to shrimp—one hot dish and one cold—and find the best way to prepare each. Recipe: Garlicky Shr...Read more
June 21, 2008 • 25m
Food safety concerns have many of us now grilling burgers to medium-well and beyond. Unfortunately, grilling burgers for so long r...Read more
June 28, 2008 • 25m
Most of us think of the slow cooker as a kitchen workhorse best reserved for weeknight simple stews, hearty soups, and the like. B...Read more