America's Test Kitchen Cook Smart Special Issue

Essential Skills and Techniques to Make You a Better Cook

Expand your kitchen abilities while developing a knockout repertoire of essential dishes for every occasion, from simple meals to dinner-party center­pieces. As you progress through this magazine, you will not only make great-tasting food but also learn how to think like a cook, gaining a deeper understanding of ingredients and better ­techniques and learning the secrets we use in the test kitchen to take every dish to the next level.

"Worth its weight in gold for the practical cook who wants to feel confident about putting good food on the table."

— Detroit News

More from The Book:

The Complete Collection, and Then Some!

Every recipe from every episode is included, with recipes from the 2023 season and brand-new episodes created for streaming platforms grouped together as addendums in the new edition. Plus, find bonus recipe variations within the book that are exclusively for our readers.

Cook Along with Bridget and Julia

Enjoy mastering a new recipe while tuning in to and following along with new episodes of America’s Test Kitchen with all-new recipes. Every recipe that has appeared on the show is in this cookbook, along with the test kitchen's indispensable notes and tips. You’ll also find a shopping guide that shows what ingredients the ATK Reviews team recommends so that you can re-create the exact dish you see on your screen.

New and Improved Shopping Guide

Enjoy mastering a new recipe while tuning in to and following along with new episodes of America’s Test Kitchen with all-new recipes. Every recipe that has appeared on the show is in this cookbook, along with the test kitchen's indispensable notes and tips. You’ll also find a shopping guide that shows what ingredients the ATK Reviews team recommends so that you can re-create the exact dish you see on your screen.