Teen-Tested, Teen-Approved Recipes

Plus, can you use soap on cast iron? Let’s end the debate once and for all. [START FREE TRIAL]( or [LOG IN]( [America's Test Kitchen: Notes from the Test Kitchen]( [America's Test Kitchen: Notes from the Test Kitchen]( [FIND RECIPES ›]( February 18, 2022 [A collection of recipes from this newsletter]( [A collection of recipes from this newsletter]( What’s New at ATK [Dirty Cast Iron Pan]( Is It OK to Use Soap on Cast Iron? Let’s end the debate once and for all.[Here’s why you can use soap on cast iron. →]( We Like Kimchi. We Like Pimento Cheese. We Love Them Together. Kimchi and cheese have been hitting it off for quite some time now.[Learn how to make kimchi pimento cheese toast. →]( A Note From Our Test Cooks [Breakfast Sandwiches; Molly Birnbaum's Headshot]( Teen-Tested, Teen-Approved Recipes FROM Molly Birnbaum, Editor in Chief, ATK Kids When I was in high school, I worked in a bakery. At first I worked behind the counter, boxing up pastries, frothing milk for cappuccinos, and operating the cash register after school. But I was intrigued by the back kitchen. The early-morning bakers, the rising bread, the commercial ovens, the barrels of flour. At this point, I hadn’t done a whole lot of cooking or baking. But I asked the owner, a kind and experienced baker named Bill, if I could give it a try, and he said yes. He trained me in measuring, timing, mixing, baking bread, and even decorating cakes. I wasn’t always amazing at it, but I had fun. I had no idea there was so much math, science, history, and culture involved in . . . a loaf of bread or a summer fruit tart. I spent a summer arriving to work at 2 a.m. and coming home, bleary-eyed and ready for a nap, at 10 a.m. I was 16 years old and suddenly superinterested in food. I lived at home and didn’t need to cook for myself. I kind of wanted to cook for my family (though, you know, 16-year-olds and family . . . ) and definitely for my friends. But mainly I wanted to explore recipes and see what was possible. Working in the bakery mainly made me realize how much I didn’t know about food and how much I wanted to learn. I’ve been thinking about that 16-year-old a lot lately. Now, I’m editor in chief of America’s Test Kitchen Kids, and our newest cookbook is for TEEN CHEFS. [The Complete Cookbook for Teen Chefs]( is filled with exciting but achievable recipes from all over the world, perfect for teen chefs to explore and experiment with. We’ve recruited more than 3,000 teen recipe testers from around the country, and every recipe is teen tested and teen approved. I wish I could give it to my former self! [Breakfast Sandwiches →]( The ideal meal to cook and eat before school is, obviously, a breakfast sandwich. It’s quick, delicious, and a nice combo of protein and carbs. The key to perfecting this perfect meal is in the egg. The ideal fried egg—with a cooked white and a runny yolk—can be tricky to make because egg whites and egg yolks set at different temperatures. Teen chefs can achieve fully set whites without overcooking the yolks through the power of steam. In this recipe, we cover the skillet with a lid while the eggs cook—this traps steam and heats the eggs from the top and the bottom. [Pan-Seared Strip Steak →]( A simple, medium-rare steak is a thing of beauty—and can feel unattainable, especially for teen cooks still learning the kitchen ropes. But this recipe removes the uncertainty and gives those teen cooks a boost of confidence. Starting the steaks in a cold skillet allows them to cook without splattering while still creating a crispy, brown crust. Flipping the steaks every 2 minutes guarantees even cooking. [Skillet Brownie Cookie →]( I am not exaggerating when I say that this cookie brought one of our team members to tears. It is so good. This huge, skillet-cooked brownie cookie is perfect for sharing with friends, especially if you pair it with some vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. The recipes in this newsletter are free for two days Want access to every recipe, review, and video? [Start your 2-week free trial](. 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