Cook's Illustrated

At Cook's Illustrated, our test cooks are dedicated to testing and retesting recipes 20, 30, sometimes 50 times until we come up with a recipe that will come out right the first time -- and every time -- you make it. And each issue of Cook's Illustrated is 100% ADVERTISING FREE, so you get unbiased and objective information on every page. As we like to say at Cook's Illustrated, "We make the mistakes so you don't have to."

Cook’s Illustrated

A PLACE IN THE SUN

QUICK TIPS

Smashed Burgers • The best burgers usually revolve around bespoke blends that cook up ultrajuicy, but this diner staple trades on one simple truth: Crust is king.

Malaysian Chicken Satay • Meet your new favorite grilled chicken dish: It’s deeply aromatic, gorgeously charred, fast to cook, and paired with a peanut sauce you’ll want to eat by the spoonful.

The Silkiest Risotto • Our formula for the sweetest, freshest corn flavor also turns out the most luxurious pot of risotto we’ve ever had.

Moroccan Fish Tagine • With its vibrant colors, punchy flavors, and straightforward technique, a tagine is just the thing to perk up mild white fish.

Spanish Migas • This hearty one-dish meal takes leftover bread from stale to sublime.

The Fastest Fresh Tomato Sauce • Your best bet for pasta sauce on the fly? The small but mighty cherry tomato

Showstopper Melon Salads • Pairing sweet, luscious melon with salty, savory elements is nothing new—it’s how you do it that can make all the difference.

How to Make Pro-Caliber Ice Cream • Ice cream distills some of the most complex culinary science into cold, creamy magic, but it’s actually simple to make yourself. Here’s everything you need to know to get churning.

Why and How to Grill Stone Fruit • The right technique coaxes smoky sweetness from ripe peaches, plums, or nectarines.

Brewing the Best Iced Tea • Whether you sip it daily or want a special beverage for summertime meals, here is how to make a lively, full-flavored brew.

A Thermometer for Multitaskers • Babysitting food can be a real slog; remote-probe thermometers untether you from the oven or grill and let you monitor food temperature from afar.

TESTING REMOTE-PROBE THERMOMETERS

Tasting Meat-Free Burgers • Can these new products satisfy vegetarians and meat eaters alike?

OUR RESULTS

INGREDIENT NOTES

KITCHEN NOTES

EQUIPMENT CORNER

Beer Ingredients