Chardonnay, Cabernet, and Merlot are all grapes that originated in France but have been used successfully to make quality wine in many parts of the world. …read more
Category: Food
On the Road with Cook’s Country: A Pierogi-Making Crash Course in Pittsburgh
Getting home-schooled (literally) on how to make Pittsburgh’s most famous dumpling. …read more
On the Road with Cook’s Country: Authentic Hungarian Cuisine at a Literal Hole in the Wall in Pittsburgh
We visit the ‘Burgh’s Hazelwood neighborhood for haluska and chicken paprikás. …read more
On the Road with Cook’s Country: From Pierogi to Paska, We Eat Our Way Through Pittsburgh
We were after Polish dumplings in the Steel City, but ended up finding so much more. …read more
The Best Mexican Recipes: Quinoa, Black Bean, and Mango Salad
This bright, fresh salad is the perfect side for your next festive gathering. …read more
Why Christopher Kimball Loves Peasant Food
Plus, Kimball reads fan mail (albeit a very liberal definition of “fan”). …read more
The Inteview: Your Brain on Food: Lose Weight, Live Longer, Eat Chocolate, and Drink Coffee!
What if we thought of our dinner plates the same way we think of little white pills? …read more
Don’t Make This Mistake When Buying Blue Cheese Dressing
Blue cheese dressing isn’t all sugar and off-flavors—but a lot of it is. …read more
3 Clever Ways to Clean a Cast-Iron Skillet
Stuck-on crud is no match for these innovative cast-iron cleaning tips. …read more
Behind the Issue: A Primitive, Perfect Method for Grilling Steaks with Cook’s Illustrated’s Dan Souza
For mouthwatering steaks with even browning across all sides, turn to an open flame. …read more
Popcorn Challenge Pits Test Cooks Against One Another in Annual Cooking Clash
With bragging rights at stake, competition is stiff in this in-house battle. …read more
Flaring Up: Why Christopher Kimball Generally Hates Bacon-Wrapped Scallops
Bridget Lancaster, however, attempts to change Kimball’s mind. …read more
The Interview: The Dorito Effect: The New Science of Creating Potent Flavor Chemicals to Market Bland Supermarket Foods
Everyone knows that Doritos are not naturally flavored, but what does natural mean anyways? …read more
Frozen Pepperoni Pizza: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
What to look for (and what to avoid) when supermarket shopping. …read more
3 Kitchen Hacks That Will Change the Way You Look at a Dutch Oven
You’ll flip your lid over these tips. …read more
Reviewing Kitchen Essentials: Do You Have the Best Gear? [VIDEO]
Watch our in-depth testing videos before springing for new equipment. …read more