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.

Cook's Country

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

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

SHOULD YOU GET A COMPOST BIN?

My Pi Pizza • Where history and crust run deep.

Grilled Caesar Asparagus • Char-grilled asparagus and pungent Caesar dressing make for a delicious pairing.

Braised Pork Marbella • We update a classic recipe by swapping rich pork for the chicken.

Pickled Radish Toast • Move over, avocado; there’s a new toast in town.

Creamy Potatoes and Leeks • This cheesy, bread crumb–topped casserole comes together on the stovetop.

KEYS TO THIS DISH

House Special Shrimp (Shrimp with Garlic and Jalapeños) • Fresh, fast “California cooking” with a tether to the Teochew diaspora.

Key Steps • If you can’t get to Little Saigon, it’s easy to re-create house special shrimp at home.

Frito Pie • Looking for a fun, satisfying chili recipe? It’s in the bag.

Adana-Style Kebabs • These juicy, fragrant, and delicious Turkish-style spiced lamb skewers deserve more attention.

DINNER TONIGHT

King Trumpet Mushrooms • Your new favorite mushroom takes center stage in this delightfully easy recipe.

RICE • Here’s what you need to know about this versatile pantry staple.

Miso Black Cod • You don’t need to be a master chef to make this exquisite fish at home.

Who Is Nobu?

Seared Romaine with Ginger Dressing • In a salad rut? For a change of pace, turn up the heat.

Extra-Cheesy Grits • Simple grits are great. These grits are amazing.

Ancho Mezcal Liqueur • Smoky, complex flavor in a bottle.

Ancho-Pineapple Mezcal Margarita • Pineapple juice balances the smoke and spice in this twist on the classic.

Sopa Seca de Fideos • This comfort-food dish—a staple in Mexican and Mexican American cuisine—takes one-pan noodles to the next level.

Strawberry Cobbler • Simple, rustic, and homey, this warm strawberry dessert aims to please.

Semifreddo • The ultimate frozen dessert for a dinner party.

HOW TO MAKE SEMIFREDDO

Chicken and Potato Stew • This crowd-pleasing family dinner needs just 10 minutes under pressure.

Refrigerator Rhubarb Jam • Make rhubarb your jam.

You Need a Bench Scraper • We use bench scrapers for far more than pastry—and we have strong opinions about what makes a great model.

Tasting Canned Diced Tomatoes • Our quest for the best version of this pantry staple.

Apricot-Honey Sauce • An easy five-ingredient sauce to top your favorite desserts.

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