Cook's Illustrated
The Best Pumpkin Pie

The Best Pumpkin Pie

It wouldn't be Thanksgiving without pumpkin pie. Why not make it a first-class finish to the meal?

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Main Courses

Easy Roast Turkey Breast

Achieving crisp skin without drying out the delicate white meat is easier said than done when roasting a whole breast.

Seasonal Sides

Classic Green Bean Casserole

The classic combo of green beans, condensed soup, and canned onions isn't bad. But for a holiday centered on homemade food, shouldn't every dish be great?

Soups and Stews

Garlic-Potato Soup

A bowl of garlic-potato soup sounds appealing, but not if the assertive garlic overwhelms the mild-mannered potatoes. What are the secrets to this simple peasant dish?

Pies

Apple-Cranberry Pie

We wanted to find a way to combine these two classic fall fruits so that the full flavor of both came through and the crust remained crisp.

Inside The Test Kitchen

Menu: Comfort Food Favorites

Cooking your pasta "al dente" is the key to a perfect macaroni and cheese, and our chewy double chocolate cookies require the right kind of chocolate and cocoa powder.

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Menu: Easy Fall Breakfast

The secrets to a perfect German apple pancake are choosing the right apple and mixing a batter that is rich but not heavy. Serve with our maple-flavored bacon and hot cocoa.

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