Cuisine at home

Whether you’re looking for approachable dinner options, unique entertaining ideas, or how-to help, Cuisine at home packs each issue with expert culinary advice and original test kitchen-approved recipes, all aimed at teaching and inspiring you in the kitchen so you can creatively cook with confidence, every time.

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toss it up TONIGHT • These salads definitely can’t be found in a bag. And sure you could buy a bottle of dressing, but homemade is so much better. Taking inspiration from Italian flavors, plus two classic global dishes, these three entrée salads give new meaning to all-in-one menus.

Feijoada

SMASHED • Smash your way to one of THE BEST burgers you’ll ever eat. The combination of juicy meat with crispy edges on a tender, toasted bun will bring the biggest smile to your face and make you think you’re in seventh Heaven.

CHICKEN CRAZE • A favorite in the TK and among our readers, chicken is an easy go-to when it comes to simple weeknight meals. From a stir-fry, to fresh-off-the-grill, to battered and fried, no matter how you cook it, it’s always cluckin’ good!

What is the Mediterranean Diet? • The Mediterranean diet continues to top US News and World Report’s 2020 ranking of best diets. Year after year this balanced approach to eating has proven that it’s no fad.

MEDITERRANEAN LIFESTYLE

SPRING BRUNCH HAS SPRUNG • Make this your best brunch yet. Not only will the food be a hit, but with a little organization you’ll be able to do it stress-free, and that’s a win in our book!

. THE. CHEESE COURSE A PRIMER • Walking into a cheese shop can be intimidating, there’s such a wide range of cheeses. But let’s take a quick step back and answer the question, what is cheese and how is it made?

HOW TO CREATE A CHEESE BOARD • Our local expert on all things cheese, C.J. Bienert, helps us put together the prettiest, picture-perfect cheese board with a variety of textures and flavors. Then, with his suggestions in hand, have some fun creating your own photo-worthy cheese board.

HOW TO TALK TO YOUR CHEESEMONGER

THE KITCHEN WITHOUT BORDERS • Brother and sister team, Wissam and Manal Kahi, are the co-founders of a unique catering company, Eat Offbeat, that brings life to culinary traditions from around the globe. The Kitchen Without Borders cookbook features recipes developed by the chefs who work at Eat Offbeat. These recipes bring worldwide culinary traditions and roots to the comfort of your own home. Along with soulful recipes, you also learn about the chefs and how food connects them to their family and homeland. No matter where we call home, Chef Nasrin from Iran reminds us all that “Food is love.”

THE STORY OF THE KITCHEN WITHOUT BORDERS

UNSTUCK • AFTER TESTING AND LABORING OVER EIGHT OF THE MOST POPULAR AND WELL-RATED NONSTICK SKILLETS ON THE MARKET, THERE WERE TWO THAT WERE THE BEST OF THE BEST.

TOP 2 10-INCH NON-STICK SKILLETS

APPED-UP PARTAY! • For your next gathering, put a new spin on some favorite iconic sandwiches. Take the Chicago Dog and turn it into handheld cups that will satisfy any hot dog lover. And don’t worry — there’s no ketchup. Are you a Philly Cheese Steak fan? Try the steak skewers with an irresistible provolone cheese sauce that’s oh-so satisfying. Love Reubens? This hot Reuben Dip will have you scraping up every last bit of cheesy goodness. Make these delectable apps for your next shindig, and your guests will worship the ground you walk on.

JUICED* UP COCKTAILS • * Head to your garden and grab your juicer. These fresh, nutrient-packed cocktails are just as easy to drink as they are to juice up.

ALL ABOUT MISO • Miso is...