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Tag Archives: Cook’s Illustrated
Corn and Black Bean Quesadillas
Flour tortillas filled with melted pepper jack cheese, corn, black beans, diced red onion and spices are destined to become an instant hit with your family. One reason I love these quesadillas so much is that there is little prep and … Continue reading
Posted in Main Dish, Vegetarian
Tagged black beans, Cook's Illustrated, corn, football, garlic, jalapeños, lime, main dish, Mexican, quesadillas, vegetarian
19 Comments
Brown Sugar Cookies
I love browned butter in baked goods; it gives them such a nutty, rich flavor. So when I saw this recipe for browned butter brown sugar cookies I just had to make them. These cookies are phenomenal! With nutty, caramel notes … Continue reading
Posted in Cookies, Dessert
Tagged baking, browned butter, Cook's Illustrated, cookies, dessert
48 Comments
Chewy Coconut-Lime Sugar Cookies
Soft and chewy sugar cookies packed with shredded coconut, lime juice and lime zest for a tropical spin on the traditional sugar cookie. During the summer you can’t beat a good lime flavored treat. Whether it be Key Lime Pie or Margarita Cupcakes, adding limes to a … Continue reading
Posted in Cookies, Dessert
Tagged baking, coconut, Cook's Illustrated, cookies, dessert, lime
32 Comments
Cinnamon Raisin Bagels
I have always wanted to try my hand at making bagels. I have had this recipe from Baking Illustrated bookmarked for way over a year. These bagels are super easy to make but they do require a little planning. An … Continue reading
Posted in Breads & Muffins, Breakfast
Tagged bagel, baking, bread, breakfast, brunch, cinnamon, Cook's Illustrated, raisins, yeast
22 Comments
Lattice-Top Fresh Peach Pie
A homemade fruit pie with a flaky crust is the ultimate summer dessert. Nothing is better than using fresh ripe produce straight from the farmers market to make a delicious pie. For this pie I used my new-found favorite pie crust recipe … Continue reading
Posted in Dessert, Pie & Tart, Fruit
Tagged pie, dessert, peach, cinnamon, baking, summer, peaches, Cook's Illustrated
15 Comments
Triple Chocolate Cherry Brownies
The other day when I picked up some sweet red cherries at the grocery store I had big plans on how I was going to use them. You know, maybe make some cherry ice cream or even a cherry pie. But … Continue reading
Posted in Dessert
Tagged baking, brownie, cherry, chocolate, cinnamon, Cook's Illustrated, dessert
13 Comments
Creamy Corn Pudding
Many people make corn pudding for Thanksgiving, however, there is nothing better than corn pudding using sweet summer corn fresh off the ear. This tender, creamy custard has lots of corn flavor from the combination of whole and grated kernels, as well … Continue reading
Fresh Peach Ice Cream
There is no doubt that homemade ice cream is the best summertime treat. Made with ripe, in-season peaches, a dash of cinnamon and a rich custard base, this homemade peach ice cream can’t be beat. It seems like I have made an unintentional … Continue reading
Posted in Dessert, Ice Cream
Tagged cinnamon, Cook's Illustrated, dessert, ice cream, lemon, peach, peaches
16 Comments
Corn Chowder
This satisfying Corn Chowder makes the most of sweet, fresh summer corn. This is one of the best corn chowders I have ever tasted. Made with fresh corn, redskin potatoes, bacon, onions and one simple ingredient that takes this chowder from … Continue reading





