Cook's Country

Cook's Country magazine is dedicated to honest-to-goodness American home cooking, offering quick, easy and satisfying meals that don't take hours to put on the table. Every recipe we publish has been tested and retested 20, 30, sometimes 50 times until we come up with a recipe that will work the first time and every time you make it. And each issue of Cook's Country is 100% ADVERTISING FREE, so you get unbiased and objective information on every page.

Cook’s Country

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

THE COMPLETE COOK’S COUNTRY TV SHOW COOKBOOK, SEASON 18

QUICK BITES • TEST KITCHEN TIPS, RECS, AND OTHER TIDBITS TO CHEW ON

FRIENDS-GIVING • Another food holiday? Yes, please. Welcome to Friendsgiving.

SLOW ROASTED DUCKS • Roasting these delectable birds low and slow means less worry, less fuss, and more deliciousness.

CRANBERRY-APEROL SPARKLER • Glitter up the holiday with a glass of tiny bubbles.

EVERYTHING BAGEL STUFFING • A whimsical twist on a holiday stalwart.

CHESSY STUFFED PUMPKIN • For festive Friendsgiving fare, stuff your centerpiece.

SALTED CARAMELAPPLE CRUMB BARS • A new riff on apple pie, sure to spark joy.

PUMPKIN SPICE ICE CREAM CAKE • Pumpkin pie, step aside. Make room for something cooler.

CRANBERRIES • These tart little jewels help define the season.

HOLIDAY RADICCHIO SALAD • An elegant addition to the dinner party table.

DINNER TONIGHT

Pastéis de Nata • A beloved Portuguese tradition in Fall River, Massachusetts.

Bean Bourguignon • Swap beans for the beef in this lush, meatless reinvention of a French classic.

Chicken and Rice Two Ways • One simple method, two flavorful variations.

Eggs for Dinner • Don’t call it breakfast; this protein shines at any meal.

Bacon-Jalapeño Mac and Cheese • A crowd-pleasing casserole inspired by jalapeño poppers.

Creamy Mashed Potatoes • Follow our step-by-step plan for the best mashed potatoes ever.

Garlic Confit • These soft, sweet cloves—and their richly infused oil—will transform your cooking.

Green Curry Halibut with Green Beans • Meaty fish + bold curry = perfect one-pot weeknight supper.

Coconut Shrimp • Crisp, nutty coconut enhances shrimp’s sweetness.

Beef, Barley, and Sun-Dried Tomato Soup • A weekend meal on a weeknight schedule.

The Best Yellow Cake Mixes • Which boxed cake mix deserves a spot in your pantry—and at your next birthday party?

The Best Multicooker Is Still an Instant Pot • Yes, it’s famous—for good reason.

Garlicky Dipping Oil • This oil is bread’s best friend.

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