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.

INSIDE THE TEST KITCHEN

Cook’s Country

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Thanksgiving Favorites WITH Less Work • Cut down on the kitchen work so you can spend more time enjoying the day.

Quick Bites

Fast and Easy Appetizers • These starters are just right for kicking off the Thanksgiving festivities.

3-in-1: Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, and Gravy • One recipe offers an easy path to delicious, juicy turkey plus the most savory mashed potatoes you’ve ever had—and a silky gravy to boot.

Make-Ahead Kale Salad with Pecan Dressing • Here’s a salad that actually gets better as it sits.

Cast-Iron Skillet Green Bean Casserole • An easy, straightforward version of a Thanksgiving favorite.

Melting Sweet Potatoes • We’re awfully sweet on these ultracreamy, savory melting potatoes.

Stuffing Muffins • A sure route to deep flavor and the perfect ratio of crispy to custardy.

Pumpkin Gingersnap Icebox Cake • A few pantry ingredients make this no-bake dessert easier than pie to throw together.

Root by Scott Kathan • We unearth everything you need to know about these sturdy vegetables.

Caramelized Carrot Soup • A supersimple, surprisingly sophisticated starter for a holiday—or any day.

DINNER TONIGHT

“Our Food Is Actually Our Story” • A Hmong menu in Minneapolis tells a flavorful tale.

Pesto Lasagna • Keep summer alive with this verdant take on a family classic.

Ham and Brie Monte Cristos • A sleek new take on an old-school classic.

Dollywood-Style Cinnamon Bread • There are lots of reasons to love the queen of country music — and this cinnamon bread is one of them.

Double-Crust Apple Pie • Here’s everything you need to know to make this timeless classic.

Pigs in Puffy Blankets • For lots of puff and extra-nice browning, swap out the crescent rolls for puff pastry and break out the air fryer.

Masala Peanuts • A powerfully flavorful spice blend anchors this surprisingly simple snack.

Braised Short Ribs • Sometimes it takes a bit of pressure to save time in the kitchen.

Crispy Chicken with Cabbage and Potatoes • Cooking the ingredients in stages is the key to this simple, flavorful supper.

All About Cornmeal, Grits, and Polenta • While these three everyday corn products are very similar, they have specific histories and uses. We tell you what you need to know.

Cranberry Mostarda • This condiment delivers contrasting textures and sweet acidity.

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