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The Test Kitchen Staff's Favorite Recipes from Our November Issue

We asked our tirelessly testing-and-tasting food editors to tell us which dishes from the issue they'll keep coming back to.
Sun Butter
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Sun Butter

Also: Sun butter cups! (Think Reese's for people with peanut allergies.)
Supermarket Standoff
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Supermarket Standoff

We tasted ten tomato soups so you don't have to
Supermarket Standoff
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Supermarket Standoff

We subjected ourselves to vats of cheese so you don't have to (you're welcome!)
Supermarket Standoff
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Supermarket Standoff

Why should vegetarians feel left out on Thanksgiving?
Why Turkey Stock Is the Most Important Thing You'll Make This Thanksgiving
Supermarket Standoff
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Supermarket Standoff

We sipped and scored ten juices to help you avoid the paralysis of Brand Choice Overload.
What to Look for When Buying Kale
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What to Look for When Buying Kale

Kale, in its uncooked, natural state, is having a moment.
Testing Recipes the BA Way (Part 3)
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Testing Recipes the BA Way (Part 3)

Since 1956, Bon Appetit has published more than 30,000 recipes for home cooks. Here's a glimpse of life in our Test Kitchen.
Testing Recipes the BA Way (Part 2)
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Testing Recipes the BA Way (Part 2)

Since 1956, Bon Appetit has published more than 30,000 recipes. Take a peek into the magazine's test kitchen to learn how they are developed
Testing Recipes the BA Way (Part 1)
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Testing Recipes the BA Way (Part 1)

Since 1956 Bon Appetit has published more than 30,000 recipes. Take a peek into the magazine's test kitchen to learn how they are developed
The Best Store-Bought Chicken Broth To Use on Thanksgiving
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The Best Store-Bought Chicken Broth To Use on Thanksgiving

You should always use homemade stock--period. But if you're in a pinch on Turkey Day, here's our pick for the best store-bought broth
Supermarket Standoff
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Supermarket Standoff

We tested ten brands of quick-cooking oatmeal so you don't have to.
How to Make Matcha Iced Tea
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How to Make Matcha Iced Tea

I like to put my matcha green tea on ice year 'round. Here's how.
7 Ways to Use Fewer Dishes
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7 Ways to Use Fewer Dishes

Make the worst part of cooking a little more palatable.
Supermarket Standoff
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Supermarket Standoff

We have embarked on a taste test tour of supermarket foods. Today's topic: chocolate icing.
5 Ways to Be a Cleaner Cook
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5 Ways to Be a Cleaner Cook

No dessert until you clean up that cutting board!
Supermarket Standoff
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Supermarket Standoff

We have embarked on a taste test tour of supermarket foods. We nibble, we score, and we share the results to help you avoid the paralysis of Brand Choice Overload.
The Secret to Perfectly Cooked Fish
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The Secret to Perfectly Cooked Fish

That's a cake tester poking in the side, there
Supermarket Standoff
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Supermarket Standoff

We tasted ten tomato sauces so you don't have to.
Supermarket Standoff
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Supermarket Standoff

We have embarked on a taste test tour of supermarket foods. We nibble (or sip), we score, and we share the results to help you avoid the paralysis of Brand Choice Overload.
Sous Vide at Home? Trust Us. You Can Do This
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Sous Vide at Home? Trust Us. You Can Do This

We developed a home cook-friendly method to get an almost-perfect vacuum inside an everyday resealable plastic bag.
How to Use Leftover Wine to Make Vinegar
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How to Use Leftover Wine to Make Vinegar

Use it to make your "vinegar mother." (And what that is.)
Supermarket Standoff: Bacon
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Supermarket Standoff: Bacon

We have embarked on a taste test tour of supermarket foods. We nibble, we score, and we share the results to help you avoid the paralysis of Brand Choice Overload.
Celebrating the Summer of Cold Brew Coffee, and Our Favorite Commerical Versions
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Celebrating the Summer of Cold Brew Coffee, and Our Favorite Commerical Versions

Cold brew was the hit of the summer, but that doesn't mean you should stop drinking it this fall
Supermarket Standoff
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Supermarket Standoff

Here are the results, in hopes that they help you avoid the paralysis of Brand Choice Overload.
Make 'Em Sweat (Veggies, That Is)
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Make 'Em Sweat (Veggies, That Is)

This cooking technique is a great building block for cozy fall recipes and for making the most of the end-of-summer harvest.
Drinking the BA Kool-Aid
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Drinking the BA Kool-Aid

All summer long, we've been drinking different coolers in the test kitchen. Here are our three favorite recipes.
Beach House Cooking
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Beach House Cooking

The best beach dinners require minimal prep and maximum flavor