The Well-Equipped Cook: Up Your Appetizer Game

Gather together in style with these must-have pieces. [Cook's Illustrated] The Well-Equipped Cook A Curated Collection of Equipment with Tips, Videos, and Recipes [Up Your Appetizer Game]( Volume 193 Up Your Appetizer Game [view collection]( No gathering is complete without some tasty snacks, whether they’re a precursor to a larger meal or the stars of the show. With the right roster of tools, your spread will score a slam dunk every time. Our [top-rated Dutch oven]( and [probe thermometer]( are a perfect pair for tackling fried foods, and our [favorite microwave popcorn popper]( makes it easy to cook kernels—no oil or butter needed. Don’t forget to add a little fun with [fondue]( our winning pot beat the competition with its easy-to-use design and even, consistent heating. There’s lots to think about when you’re hosting a party, but with our book [All-Time Best Appetizers]( planning your menu will be a breeze. In this attractive hardcover volume, our editors present the 75 best appetizer recipes ever to come out of the test kitchen, from simple dips to elegant canapés. We’ve also included a handy guide with details on how to stock a bar, make food and drink pairings, and build a cheese plate that will wow your guests. Don’t miss these guides Our buying guides contain recommended equipment from our rigorous equipment testings. We post new guides every week, but they’re available for only a limited time. As we often say, we do the testing so you don’t have to. [The Most Skillful Skillets and Lids]( [The Sauce Maker’s Kitchen]( [Our Guide to Food Processor Perfection]( [Best Blender Bonanza]( [Save 67%. Receive BOTH Cook's Illustrated and Cook's Country magazines, plus a FREE GIFT, for just $24.95! Subscribe now.]( KITCHEN MUST-HAVE OXO Good Grips 12-Inch Tongs [OXO Good Grips 12-Inch Tongs]( [BUY NOW]( The scalloped, uncoated pincers on our longtime favorite tongs feel very precise. This model is also comfortable to use, not only because of the silicone-padded handle but also because the tension doesn’t strain hands or wrists. HOW TO MAKE Corn Ricotta Toast with Pickled Corn and Cherry Tomatoes [Corn Ricotta Toast with Pickled Corn and Cherry Tomatoes]( In a country that normally prizes microregionality and strict culinary tradition, Italian bruschetta enjoys a good deal of stylistic freedom. If it tastes delicious atop a piece of toasted bread, it’s a good bruschetta garnish. Using this free-spirited approach, we developed this recipe using the extra ricotta we had left over from our [Creamy Corn Bucatini with Corn Ricotta and Basil](. As a nod to one of our favorite restaurant dishes in Boston, the pickled corn pancakes from chef Michael Scelfo at Alden & Harlow, we quick-pickled corn kernels to sprinkle on top of the ricotta as a garnish. The kernels provide a sweet and sour pop that contrasts with the smooth creaminess of the ricotta. Sliced cherry tomatoes and fresh basil round things out. [Get Recipe ›]( [More Foolproof Recipes for Appetizers ›]( [America's Test Kitchen Cooking School] [How to Work with Puff Pastry]( WATCH AND LEARN How to Work with Puff Pastry Puff pastry is a classic component of baking that we use in many of our appetizer recipes. Learn more about this key ingredient and how to overcome some of its obstacles from our [Online Cooking School](. [Watch the video ›]( test kitchen quick tip Halloumi Cheese Some supermarkets have started to carry halloumi cheese. What’s the best way to use it? [Read more ›]( [Halloumi Cheese] [Master the Art of Stir-Fry with These Essentials]( bonus guide Master the Art of Stir‑Fry with These Essentials Whether it’s Thai-style noodles or Chinese-inspired beef, stir-fry is one of our favorite dishes. But you don’t have to save stir-fry for days when you treat yourself to takeout; with the right ingredients and a few important tools, you can make flavorful homemade stir-fries anytime. [View the guide ›]( Our family of brands [America's Test Kitchen]( [Cook's Illustrated]( [Cook's Country]( [Cooking School]( America’s Test Kitchen is the home of Cook’s Illustrated and Cook’s Country magazines, America’s Test Kitchen and Cook’s Country from America’s Test Kitchen public television shows, dozens of best-selling cookbooks, member websites, and the America’s Test Kitchen Cooking School. We have a single mission: to help you succeed every time you cook. FOLLOW US [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [Pinterest]( DIGITAL MAGAZINES [Cook's Illustrated]( [Cook's Country]( Find digital editions of [Cook’s Illustrated]( and [Cook’s Country]( for iPad on the App Store. [Forward to a friend →]( View this email in a [Web browser](. Offer expires . All prior sales excluded. 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