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TRUE CONFESSIONS

QUICK TIPS

Chilorio Does It All • The possibilities are endless once you’ve made a batch of Mexico’s all-purpose, chile-spiced pulled pork.

TACOS CHILORIO

Japan’s Coziest Meal • A deep bowl of rice topped with savory-sweet chicken and egg, oyakodon embodies supreme comfort.

OYAKODON (JAPANESE CHICKEN AND EGG RICE BOWL)

Louisiana’s Shrimp and Grits • New Orleans jazzes up the iconic Southern comfort dish with cheese, sausage, and a creamy sauce.

LOUISIANA-STYLE SHRIMP AND GRITS

DINNER TONIGHT

Festive, Cheesy Pasta ’Ncasciata • The Sicilian pasta al forno is a celebration of silky eggplant, melty caciocavallo cheese, and family traditions.

PASTA ’NCASCIATA

It’s Tapas Time • Pretend you’re in Barcelona and load the table with snacky bites and a pitcher of sangria. The flavors are bold, the cooking is simple, and you’ll find it’s one of the most convivial ways to host.

The Best Green Beans Are Blistered • Steamed then seared, workaday green beans turn smoky, meaty, and spotty-charred, perfect for pairing with a spiced yogurt sauce.

BLISTERED GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON, YOGURT, AND NIGELLA SEEDS

Ultraplush Potato Doughnuts • Wartime-era cooks added spuds to their breads and sweets out of necessity. Turns out, it made them even better.

POTATO DOUGHNUTS

Copycat Levain Bakery Cookies • Like the originals, our chocolate-chip-and-walnut-packed treats combine crunchy exteriors with soft, tender interiors.

LEVAIN-STYLE CHOCOLATE CHIP WALNUT COOKIES

The Best French Presses • These elegant, simple coffee makers offer great flavor, with no filters or capsules to buy.

What We Tested

Ditching Plastic for Glass • Glass food storage containers are more popular than ever. We found the best sets on the market.

What We Tested

KITCHEN NOTES

EQUIPMENT CORNER