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The Test Kitchen: Leftover Turkey and Baby Back Ribs

Food editor Melissa Roberts develops a turkey jook from leftovers, and food editor Ian Knauer perfects his baby back ribs.
07.11.08
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Smashed Potatoes and Peas

Honest isn’t a word that comes up much when side dishes are being discussed, but that’s exactly how these smashed potatoes and peas strike us.
July 2008
food + cooking

Behind the Recipe(s): Kebabs

How one of our cooks came up with six very different takes on the classic skewer.
06.04.08
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Cornflake Fried Chicken

Like the best cutlet you can imagine, with a crisp crust and the added hint of sweetness from the cornflakes, this chicken is quintessentially American.
July 2008
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Zucchini, Corn, and Basil Fusilli with Bacon

Summer's bounty gets even better when it's combined in a fresh-tasting pasta.
July 2008
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Zucchini and Snow-Pea Salad

Summery and light, this vivid salad and its tangy dressing help balance the tuna and its rich glaze.
June 2008
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Tarator Sauce

This tahini-based sauce serves as the foundation for Mediterranean mezes like hummus and baba ghanouj, but it’s also a wonderful sauce in its own right.
June 2008
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Steak, Tomato, and Okra Kebabs

Food editor Melissa Roberts owes the inspiration for this recipe to her brother, whose signature summer dish is grilled sirloin marinated in bottled Italian dressing.
June 2008
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Miso-Glazed Tuna Kebabs

A spin on Nobu’s famous miso-glazed black cod, these tuna kebabs are uncommonly satisfying—like umami on a stick.
June 2008
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On Point

Swapping salsa and chutney for slaw, and marinades for barbecue sauce, these killer kebabs draw inspiration from all around the globe.
June 2008
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