Cook's Country

Cook's Country magazine is dedicated to honest-to-goodness American home cooking, offering quick, easy and satisfying meals that don't take hours to put on the table. Every recipe we publish has been tested and retested 20, 30, sometimes 50 times until we come up with a recipe that will work the first time and every time you make it. And each issue of Cook's Country is 100% ADVERTISING FREE, so you get unbiased and objective information on every page.

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Cook’s Country

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

QUICK BITES: TEST KITCHEN TIPS, RECS, AND OTHER TIDBITS TO CHEW ON

THE BEST GRILL GLOVES

Smoked Chicken • A tender, flavorful whole chicken smoked on a backyard grill is easier to achieve than you think.

SMOKIN’ LEFTOVERS

Green Peach Salad • Underripe peaches find their purpose, and it’s a delicious one.

Skillet-Roasted Broccoli Salad • Add this vibrant summer salad to your cookout lineup.

Tart Cherry Crumb Pie • A balanced filling lets the sweet-sour fruit shine.

The Ultimate Grilled Pork Chops • These chops are so flavorful and juicy that you’ll think they’re magic.

Smoked Corn On The Cob • Where there’s smoke, there’s fire—and quite possibly the best corn you’ve ever had.

Coleslaw Potato Salad • The best of both in one.

Savory Benne Wafers • These crisp crackers have a long history and plenty of party appeal.

Lowcountry Shrimp Butter • Sweet, briny shrimp star in this historic Southern spread.

Coastal Paella • A sixth-generation farmer brings it back to the land.

Sweet Corn Pancakes • For maximum corn flavor, we get fresh.

GETTING TO KNOW Mayonnaise • Never underestimate this endlessly versatile condiment.

Minute Steaks Two Ways • These quick-cooking steaks bring comfort and a tasty dose of nostalgia.

Tomatoes with Fontina Fonduta • Summer nights call for something surprising.

Peach Ripple Ice Cream • The essence of summer in a sweet, creamy scoop.

Five Easy Ice Cream Shells • A nostalgic ice cream upgrade you can do at home.

Crepe Cake with Summer Berries • Striking layers and a rich-yet-light texture make this impressive dessert perfect for any celebration.

Grilled Bruschetta Three Ways • Grilling turns bread into something special, and three topping choices take it over the top.

The Best Charcoal Grills • A good charcoal grill makes the best burgers and barbecue. Which should you buy?

GRILLS WE TESTED

Hot Honey Chicken • Tender chicken pieces glossed in a buttery, spicy-sweet glaze? Yes, please!

Eggplant Parmesan • A lighter take on the comfort-food favorite.

Blueberry Barbecue Sauce • A fruity twist on a classic.

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