The Well-Equipped Cook: Red, White, and Blue Gadgets for the Patriotic Kitchen

Celebrate the Fourth of July with these test kitchen favorites. [View in a Web browser.] [The Well-Equipped Cook: A curated collection of equipment with tips, videos, and recipes for the home cook] [Red, White, and Blue Gadgets for the Patriotic Kitchen] Volume 104 Red, White, and Blue Gadgets for the Patriotic Kitchen On the Fourth of July, we enjoy making festive dishes like Fresh Strawberry Pie and Blueberry Cobbler, but the food isn’t the only thing that can be red, white, and blue for the holiday. Bring fireworks into the kitchen with some of our favorite equipment in the colors of the American flag. From our winning pie carrier to our favorite enameled cast-iron skillet, these tools will help you prepare and present an impressive spread—and they’ll look great while doing it, too. Need some inspiration for your Fourth of July menu? [Master of the Grill] is the book for you. This all-in-one guide to grilling features recipes for everything from easy weeknight dishes to serious weekend projects. Plus, it explains the science of grilling and includes equipment reviews and tips from the test kitchen, so you can really make the most of grilling season. [view guide] 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. [Manual Tools’ Modern Makeovers] [Gadgets for Cooking with Kids] [Cocktail-Making Tools] [American-Made Kitchen Equipment] [Manual Tools’ Modern Makeovers] [Cooking with Kids: Gadgets That Are Fun and Safe] [Essentials for Your Summer Cocktail Party] [Made in America: Kitchen Tools We Love] KITCHEN MUST-HAVE Prepworks Collapsible Party Carrier [Prepworks Collapsible Party Carrier] [buy now] Whether you’re walking over to a neighbor’s house or traveling to an out-of-town gathering, transporting delicate homemade treats is a challenge without the right equipment. Our [favorite pie carrier from Prepworks] has a nonskid base that holds 8-, 9-, and 10-inch pies perfectly in place. It expands to accommodate cream-topped pies and, as a bonus, it includes an insert for deviled eggs. HOW TO MAKE Fresh Strawberry Pie [Fresh Strawberry Pie] Bring a pop of color to your Fourth of July table with our foolproof Fresh Strawberry Pie. With plump, uncooked berries, strawberry pie often turns out either too soupy or overly stiff. We solved the problem by combining two thickeners, pectin and cornstarch, which together produced a perfectly supple and lightly clingy glaze. We combined the sweet filling with a flaky, buttery crust and topped it with homemade whipped cream for a dessert that looks as good as it tastes. [Get Recipe] [From Our Online Cooking School] Watch and Learn Grilling with Gas [Watch Video] [Grilling with Gas] TEST KITCHEN QUICK TIP Baking Pies in Disposable Pie Plates In the test kitchen, we prefer to bake pies in Pyrex pie plates because the glass evenly distributes heat and provides a clear view of the crust as it’s baking. But if you must bake in a disposable pie plate, there are a few things you can do to ensure success. [read more] [Pie] [More Cook's Illustrated Buying Guides] Camping Essentials for Good Eating No summer is complete without a proper outdoor trip including all the delights of campsite cooking. Unplug with some of our favorite rugged and portable equipment so you can make everything from kebabs to strong morning coffee without sacrificing any of a cook’s creature comforts. [view guide] Master of the Grill JUST PUBLISHED! 692 foolproof recipes, top-rated gear, unique techniques, and clever grill hacks for outdoor cooks of all stripes. [BUY NOW] Save up to 50% [Master of the Grill] EQUIPMENT GIVEAWAY OXO Good Grips Triple Timer [Enter Now] [ENTER TO WIN] This squat, sturdy triple timer is simple and intuitive, with a dedicated “clear” button and a full 0-to-9 keypad, so testers entered times by typing instead of scrolling. It displays all of its timers at once, so you can check everything at a glance, and its stainless face repelled messes. It can be yours! 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