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tag: test kitchen

Vote for our Almost-Famous Intern!

Sarah Breckenridge, producer | March 5th, 20101 comment

Think your interns are impressive? Ours is Almost Famous. Our current test kitchen intern, Amanda Digges, has headed off to Napa Valley this weekend to compete in the finals of the Almost Famous Chef...

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Video: How to Grill Eggplant

Fine Cooking Editors, editor | August 19th, 20094 comments

Grilling eggplant is a fantastic way to add a smoky note to its sweet flavor. In this video, we show you how to grill your eggplant so it cooks all the way through without getting too charred on the outside.

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Zucchini Blossoms

Melissa Pellegrino, assistant food editor | August 17th, 200910 comments

What do you do with these bright orange blossoms?

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Which came first: the milk or the flour?

Samantha Seneviratne, Associate Food Editor/Stylist | August 10th, 20093 comments

We know, and we'll tell you...

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Garlic: To press or not to press

Jennifer Armentrout, senior food editor | August 5th, 200932 comments

Thoughts on whether garlic presses are worth using.

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Maraschino Liqueur, Hold the Cherries

Melissa Pellegrino, assistant food editor | August 3rd, 20091 comment

Discovering the differences between the liqueur and those sweet, ruby-red sundae toppers...

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The light at the end of the (cake) tunnel - update

Jennifer Armentrout, senior food editor | July 28th, 20093 comments

Adventures in troubleshooting a problem pound cake...

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How much chocolate can you eat?

Jennifer Armentrout, senior food editor | July 14th, 2009

When it comes to chocolate, what looks like a reasonable serving size might not be realistic.

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Measuring Kosher Salt

Jennifer Armentrout, senior food editor | July 8th, 20092 comments

Some recipes call for kosher salt by weight.

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The Inside Scoop on Testing Recipes

Melissa Pellegrino, assistant food editor | June 26th, 2009

Why we test recipes more than once...

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Lessons Learned from the Appliance Guy

Jennifer Armentrout, senior food editor | June 24th, 20092 comments

If your dishwasher's not working, it might be the soap...

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Clever clothing for the kitchen

Denise Mickelsen, associate editor | April 30th, 20095 comments

Is it an apron? Is it a towel? No, it's both!

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Sausage Sense

Rebecca Freedman, senior editor | January 22nd, 20097 comments

A quick tip for browner, tastier sausages.

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The Chinese Finger Ruler

Jennifer Armentrout, senior food editor | January 22nd, 20098 comments

Can't find a ruler? Use your pinky.

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