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Classic Macaroni Salad

I was nine years old when I attended my first pot luck picnic that didn’t involve my family’s Italian cooking. My...

Classic Macaroni Salad
posted on: May 29, 2011 | author: The Test Kitchen

Citrus-Braised Endive with Pancetta

I fell in love with endive while living in Belgium. We were about twenty-minutes north of the French border, where...

Citrus-Braised Endive with Pancetta
posted on: Feb 12, 2011 | author: The Test Kitchen

Rosemary-Thyme Au Gratin Potatoes

There’s nothing quite as comforting during the winter months than a creamy, cheesy potato dish. We’ve...

Rosemary-Thyme Au Gratin Potatoes
posted on: Dec 15, 2010 | author: The Test Kitchen

Apple, Carrot and Cabbage Slaw with T...

Crisp apples, earthy carrots and crunchy, bitter-sweet cabbage make a quick {and nutritious}, no-cook side dish any...

Apple, Carrot and Cabbage Slaw with Toasted Poppy Seeds
posted on: Oct 24, 2010 | author: The Test Kitchen

Polenta Cakes with Roasted Mushroom R...

Humble polenta is dressed up with a roasted, herbed mushroom ragu for a quick and fancy appetizer. We’ve used...

Polenta Cakes with Roasted Mushroom Ragu
posted on: Jul 14, 2010 | author: The Test Kitchen

Grilled Caesar Salad

Grilling Romaine, either on a grill pan or outdoors, coaxes an unexpected sweetness out of the crisp leaves, and...

Grilled Caesar Salad
posted on: Jul 6, 2010 | author: The Test Kitchen

Pan-Seared Artichokes with Lemon and ...

Artichoke hearts, by themselves, are nutty and slightly sweet, with a toothy, buttery texture and mildly bitter...

Pan-Seared Artichokes with Lemon and Thyme
posted on: Jun 14, 2010 | author: The Test Kitchen

No-Mayo Creamy Potato Salad

Shallot and herb infused sour cream offers a creamy alternative to mayonnaise, kind of like an inside-out baked...

No-Mayo Creamy Potato Salad
posted on: Jun 2, 2010 | author: The Test Kitchen

Kosher-Style Dill Pickles without Pic...

Dill pickles are one of those favorite convenience foods we’ve lazily allowed manufacturers to make for us,...

Kosher-Style Dill Pickles without Pickling
posted on: May 4, 2010 | author: The Test Kitchen

Lemon Pepper Orzo with Asparagus and ...

I love how the changing seasons will often influence our mood for food. Stick-to-your-ribs braised meats, chunky...

Lemon Pepper Orzo with Asparagus and Yellow Squash
posted on: Apr 15, 2010 | author: The Test Kitchen

Roasted Red and Yellow Beets with Ora...

Roasted vegetables usually find their way to tables during the fall and winter months, but beets have a special place...

Roasted Red and Yellow Beets with Orange
posted on: Apr 11, 2010 | author: The Test Kitchen

Flat French Fries

Meet our new favorite potato! We borrowed a Wicked Good idea from the fried plantain, and applied it to organic...

Flat French Fries
posted on: Mar 14, 2010 | author: The Test Kitchen

Oven Fries with Beer-Cheese

Oh, you heard me. BEER-CHEESE, people! Humble oven-baked cottage fries are slathered with a robust lager cheese sauce...

Oven Fries with Beer-Cheese
posted on: Feb 5, 2010 | author: The Test Kitchen

Pan Seared Brussels Sprouts with Lemo...

Pan seared Brussels sprouts with lemon and pancetta Check your local farmer’s markets — Brussels sprouts...

Pan Seared Brussels Sprouts with Lemon and Pancetta
posted on: Oct 21, 2009 | author: The Test Kitchen