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The Recipe: Bourbon Banana Pudding with Glazed Pecans

One of our food editors explains how she overcame her banana aversion and went on to create this rich, luxurious dessert.
03.03.09
food + cooking

The Home Cook: How to Deal with Butternut Squash

Working with this winter squash isn’t as intimidating as it seems: Our executive food editor has come up with a quick workaround to a classic Italian dish.
02.26.09
food + cooking

The Test Kitchen: How to Clean and Use Dried Chiles

Food editor Ian Knauer shows you what to look for in four different kinds of dried chiles and shares tips on how to clean and prepare them.
02.25.09
food + cooking

The Test Kitchen: How to Carve a Roast Chicken

Food editor Kay Chun demonstrates how to carve a whole roast chicken—a task she recommends doing in the kitchen before serving the pieces to guests on a platter.
02.23.09
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The Gourmet Cookbook Club: How to Make Apricot Scones

Food editor Andrea Albin demonstrates a classic cream scone recipe from Marion Cunningham’s The Breakfast Book.
02.18.09
cookbook club

The Gourmet Cookbook Club: How to Make the Ultimate Waffle

Executive food editor Kemp M. Minifie demonstrates a recipe for the ultimate waffle from Marion Cunningham’s The Breakfast Book.
02.18.09
food + cooking

The Test Kitchen: How to Peel Ginger

Food editor Lillian Chou demonstrates her technique for peeling ginger without a knife. Not only is this method quick, but it’s a great way to minimize waste.
02.05.09
food + cooking

The Test Kitchen: How to Deal with Celery Root

Food editor Melissa Roberts shares her tips for preparing celery root, a vegetable that looks intimidating but yields a bright, crisp, celery-like flavor.
02.03.09
food + cooking

Behind The Recipe: Borscht Horseradish Terrine

One of our food editors explains how one indispensable ingredient pulled this multilayered dish together.
02.03.09
food + cooking

The Home Cook: A Soulful Southern Stew

Growing up, our executive food editor knew nothing of collard greens and ham hocks. Then she had a revelation.
01.28.09
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