The Test Kitchen
Rigorously tested recipes for the modern home cook, from weeknight dinners to ambitious weekend projects.
Chicago chefs celebrate as 2026 James Beard nominees announced
The James Beard Awards ceremony is just days away, set for Monday, June 10, right here in Chicago!
New Summer 2026 Cookbooks Showcase Tech and Food Culture Shifts
A Michelin-star chef, known for haute cuisine, is set to release a budget-friendly, plant-based cookbook for Summer 2026, according to Publisher's advance catalog.
BA Editors Share Summer Cookbook Potluck Recipes
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Plan Your Best Fourth of July Cookout for 2026
For just $104.99, Costco rolls out 32 antibiotic-free, grass-fed beef burgers! That's how you feed a massive Fourth of July crowd without blowing your budget or sacrificing quality, says Mashed . This
Experts Test Top Stainless Steel Pans for Your Kitchen
The All-Clad D3 Frying Pan consistently earns top recommendations among tested stainless steel cookware.
Discover the best pellet smokers for wood-fired cooking
Shoppers can acquire a Traeger Pro 22 Wood Pellet Grill and Smoker for $389, a significant reduction from its original $549.
Whip up easy healthy meals using store-bought hummus
Home cooks can create a creamy, filling pasta sauce in just two minutes, utilizing a tub of store-bought hummus.
Epicurious App Reveals Most Saved Recipes This Week
This week, the #1 most saved recipe on Epicurious is 'Spicy Gochujang Carbonara,' a fusion dish that perfectly encapsulates the modern home cook's conflicting desires.
James Beard Awards 2026: Semifinalists and Finalists
Darmyelesh Alemu, chef at Beteseb Restaurant, earned a semifinalist nod for Best Chef in the Mid-Atlantic region for the 2026 James Beard Awards, the sole Montgomery County chef to do so.
Chicago's Top New Bars Redefine Nightlife Scene This Year
For the first time in a decade, six new, often surprisingly casual, establishments have unseated long-standing craft cocktail institutions from Chicago's prestigious 'Top 10 Bars' list.
Philadelphia Welcomes New Restaurants, Expanding Culinary Scene
Philadelphia's dining scene is expanding with new concepts, from a Vietnamese spot in Port Richmond to a French bistro in Media.
Make quick pickled red onions for instant flavor boosts
Despite a common belief that pickling takes days, a simple technique allows home cooks to create vibrant, tangy red onions in just 15 minutes, transforming countless dishes instantly.
Are 'Easy' Summer Desserts Truly Simple Anymore?
A 'three-ingredient summer dessert' of strawberries, cream cheese, and crackers stands in stark contrast to new 'desserts' requiring eight or more wholesome ingredients like zucchini, chia seeds, and
Bon Appétit Pantry Awards 2026 Submissions Still Open
Despite an official announcement stating the submission window for the 2026 Bon Appétit Pantry Awards is “now closed,” eligible products are still due by May 31, 2026, according to Bon Appétit .
Heirlooms vs. Hybrids: Tomato Battle Intensifies With New 'Everest Red'
Just six months after its introduction, a new hybrid tomato called 'Everest Red' now accounts for 15% of supermarket tomato sales in the Northeast, directly impacting the sales of cherished heirloom v
Viral 'Cute Cloud Pastry' Recipe Sparks Ingredient Shortages
Within 48 hours of Bon Appétit's 'Cute Cloud Pastry' recipe release, specialty almond flour vanished from shelves across 30 states, leaving thousands of home bakers empty-handed.
Learn How to Make Tiny Tomato Galettes With This Easy Recipe
Even with just five minutes of active prep, these miniature tomato galettes deliver a flaky crust and bursting tomato flavor that rivals a professional bakery!
Discover Superior Melons to Try This Summer
Two obscure melon landraces, Sidoota and Alper Green, boast sugar content (TSS) as high as 12.
Mastering Cocktail Glassware: A Guide to Evolving Trends
A recent 'Home Bar Trends Magazine' survey found 60% of home bartenders under 35 serve martinis in coupes and Negronis in old-fashioned tumblers, openly defying established cocktail etiquette.
Malört Liquor: Sustained Demand for the Unconventional
In Cook County, 90% of all Jeppson's Malört sales occur!
Epicurious App's Trending Recipes Revealed
This week, a simple 'Spicy Peanut Noodles' recipe, requiring less than 20 minutes to prepare, surged to become the most saved dish on Epicurious, outpacing perennial favorites like lasagna.
HelloFresh Adds New Meal Options to Combat Routine
HelloFresh now offers almost 500 recipes each week, a selection larger than the menu at the Cheesecake Factory, according to Wired .
Experts Share Top Potato Salad Recipes for Cookouts and Weeknights
Janine "The Flavor Queen" Washle recently showcased her Classic American Potato Salad recipe on local television, reigniting the annual debate over the ultimate summer side, according to WAVE News .
Mastering Pistachio Prep for 2026 Holiday Baking
A truly flavorful pistachio cake, one that genuinely tastes of pistachios, remains a rare achievement for holiday baking trends in 2026, often eluding even experienced home bakers.
Sheet Pan Shawarma Chicken Recipe Offers Fast Flavor
A dish traditionally associated with rotating vertical spits and hours of marination can now be on your dinner table in under an hour, thanks to a new sheet-pan technique.
Businesses Adapt to Evolving Consumer Demands Amidst Economic Uncertainty
In the BPO industry, AI-driven platforms now handle up to 60% of customer queries, a stark shift in how service is delivered.
Southern Living's Streaming Series Becomes a Niche Hit
The 'Southern Living Test Kitchen Diaries,' a streaming series featuring classic Southern recipes, exceeded its internal viewership projections by 30% on Roku in its first week, according to a Roku in
Amazon Prime Day Sparks Savings on Kids' Toys and Games
The Toniebox 2 Audio Player Disney Princess Bundle is a steal at 40% off during Amazon's Prime Day!
Redefining Easy Appetizers for Truly Effortless Hosting
On June 26, 2026, a local news segment touted 'easy' egg appetizers for summer.
Easy Ratatouille Recipe Update Serves Warm, Cold, or Room Temp
Forget the fancy French reputation: ratatouille, a dish often associated with intricate preparation, can be frozen for up to three months, making it a surprisingly practical staple for busy weeknights