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

ATK REVIEWS • SHOULD YOU GET A SMALL FOOD PROCESSOR?

TACOS APSON • Embracing the rhythm of a Tucson taqueria.

FLOUR TORTILLAS • Make your own tortillas and take your tacos to a new level.

TOMATILLO SALAD • With a little creativity, fresh tomatillos can shine in more ways than one.

SKILLET HOMINY • This Southwestern staple stars in a simple side dish.

CHICKEN FRIED CHICKEN • For the crunchiest coating, double up on the dredge.

POTATO AND GREEN CHILE CASSEROLE • A dish to celebrate the enchanting flavor—and cultural importance—of mild green chiles.

FRESH CHILES • These colorful gems provide more than just heat.

HORCHATA • This delicious drink has a long, far-reaching history.

PRICKLY PEAR JELLY • A dazzling spread made from a spiky desert fruit.

DINNER TONIGHT

Coconut Creamed Corn • Say hello to a fresh summertime take on this iconic American side dish.

Zephyr Wright–Inspired Shrimp Curry • There’s power in food—and in the people who create it.

The American Table

Surry Ground Steak • In a corner of North Carolina, you’ll find a unique approach to ground beef on a bun.

Grilled Watermelon Salad • For a refreshing summer salad, grill (almost) all the components.

Homemade MoonPies • It takes a little work to make these marshmallow-stuffed, chocolate-coated cookies, but the payoff is astronomical.

Skillet Fig Cake • This warm, fruit-crowned ricotta cake is kind of a fig deal.

Banana Pudding • Turn up the banana for a robust take on this beloved dessert.

Vanilla Wafers • Making these little cookies at home hits a sweet spot of nostalgia.

Chicken Caesar Salad • A classic, with chicken, for two.

Pork Tenderloin with Eggplant and Tomatoes • Succulent pork and a side that sings of sunshine, all in one skillet.

The Best Supermarket Extra-Virgin Olive Oil • You’re standing at the grocery store in front of a million olive-oil choices. What should you buy and why?

The Best Ice Cream Makers • Home ice cream makers are well worth the money and counter space—if you buy a good one.

Whipped Yogurt Topping • A sweet and tangy dollop for your favorite desserts.

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