Contains more than two thousands recipes from the Cook's Illustrated magazine, including appetizers, soups and salads, entrees, desserts, and beverages.

Includes index.

Appetizers -- Salads -- Soups -- Chilis, stews, and braises -- Curries, stir-fries, and Asian noodle dishes -- Pasta -- Rice, grains, and beans -- Vegetables -- Poultry -- Meat -- Fish -- Grilling -- Eggs and breakfast -- Quick breads and coffee cakes -- Yeast breads and rolls -- Pizza -- Cookies -- Cakes -- Pies and tarts -- Fruit desserts -- Pastries -- Puddings, custards, and frozen desserts -- Beverages -- Index -- A note on conversions.