Cook's Illustrated
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Pie Guide

Flaky vs. Short Pie Dough

What’s the difference between short and flaky dough?

Cheese

Hard Grating Cheeses

Besides Parmigiano-Reggiano, what are other good grating cheeses?

All About Potatoes

Potato Varieties

How do I choose the right potato for my recipe?

Roasting 101

Nonstick Roasting Pans

Can a nonstick roasting pan brown food evenly and produce substantial fond?

Cooking with Heat

Seeding Hot Peppers

Using a knife to remove the seeds and ribs from a hot chile pepper takes a very steady hand. Fortunately, there is a safer and equally effective alternative.

Bread

Chewy Bread

How do I make bread/pizza dough that will achieve a chewy, bubbly texture?

Salad Greens

Reviving Wilted Greens

Why does soaking in ice water revive wilted greens?

Salt and Pepper

Salting Poultry

Does salting season the meat in the same way as brining?

 
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