Category Archives: Cook’s Illustrated magazine

Chocolate Truffles

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Kate

I’m kind of mad at these truffles. From the January/February 2012 issue of Cook’s Illustrated, this was indeed one of the easiest truffle recipes I’ve ever come across.  No double boiler, no tempering.  You don’t even have to chop the … Continue reading →

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Chicken Bouillabaisse

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Kate

This recipe is, of course, a re-imagining of the very traditional fish stew of Marseilles.  Like many genius-y French things, bouillabaisse was born of convenience and pragmatism; fishermen tossed the bony fish they could not sell into a pot of sea water along … Continue reading →

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Make this Now: Butternut Squash Galette with Gruyere

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Kate

Be warned: this is a project. It probably took me three hours start to finish but it was so worth it. If you’ve ever wanted to eat pie for dinner but just could not come up with a way to justify it, … Continue reading →

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Chicken Fajitas

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Kate

This has been a favorite of ours for a long time.  The brilliant thing about the recipe is that it understands that chicken breasts are about as exciting as a Steven Raichlen marathon and one needs a pretty creative trick to … Continue reading →

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Potato Gnocchi

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Kate

I need to buy a ricer.  Because I hate my food mill and I am going to want to make gnocchi more often. This is from the September/October issue of Cook’s Illustrated.  I did not use one of the yummy-sounding … Continue reading →

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Spicy Shredded Mexican Pork Tostadas (Tinga)

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Kate

 I knew this would be a hit with my spouse who will pretty much eat anything with an avocado garnish.   I loved it too.  And although it takes a little time to throw together, most of that is the meat … Continue reading →

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Beef Satay

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Kate

This has been one of our favorite grilling recipes for a long time and it’s always one of the first things I make when the weather gets warm.  Although Cook’s Illustrated categorizes it as an appetizer (as do most Thai restaurants) … Continue reading →

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Off Topic: Spring Vegetable Pasta

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Kate

Spring.  In Chicago.  Sigh. Some people say we don’t really have spring here.  Just a bitter arm-wresting match between winter and summer.  On days like last Sunday, when it reached 85, summer seems just about to push winter’s fist into the … Continue reading →

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Off Topic: Croissants

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Kate

Raise your hand if you think croissants are hard to make.  Wow, that’s a lot of hands. And last week, I would have been right there with you. But guess what? They’re not! Yay, now we can have them every … Continue reading →

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Off Topic: Spanakopita

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Kate

I had never made Spanakopita before despite the fact that everything about it sounds good: feta, phyllo, pecorino-romano, butter. And I was even able to get phyllo dough, in the correct size, at my local Jewel; a store committed to … Continue reading →

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