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Plus, inspiration for delicious winter salads. [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 ›]( January 19, 2024 [A collection of recipes from this newsletter]( [A collection of recipes from this newsletter]( What’s New at ATK [Light and dark roast coffee beans.]( What’s the Difference Between Dark and Light Roast Coffee? From floral and funky to full-bodied and caramelly,[here’s how to choose the roast level based on your personal drinking preference. →]( Dinners for Beginners: 4 Easy Soup Recipes Everyone’s cooking journey has to start somewhere.[For those of you at the beginning of yours, try these simple, delicious soup recipes to help you build confidence and skills. →]( A Note From Our Test Cooks [Seared Radicchio Wedge Salad; Lam Lam's Headshot]( Winter Salads From Lan Lam, Senior Editor, Cook's Illustrated Salads are easy to throw together in the summer and fall when there are so many greens and vegetables to choose from. But even in late January, when stews and braises dominate, a light and bright salad is especially welcome. Take advantage of the season by leaning into the produce that is not only available but best in the winter. Annie Petito’s sophisticated riff on a [wedge salad features radicchio]( seared just enough to soften a portion of the leaves while leaving the rest crisp and vibrantly colored. A creamy, savory dressing pairs beautifully with the bitter chicory and sweet apple. Years ago, Andrea Geary developed a method for making an especially vibrant [Citrus Salad with Arugula, Golden Raisins, and Walnuts](. Salt the bites of orange and grapefruit and collect those juices. Then, turn them into a dressing that makes the salad pop. I’m partial to the arugula version, but you can’t go wrong with any of them. And if you’re looking for something a little heartier, give Matt Fairman’s [Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Creamy Tahini Dressing]( a try. The squash and onion are seasoned with earthy cumin and roasted until sweet, tender, and browned. They get piled atop a bed of arugula dressed with a creamy tahini dressing that comes together in under a minute. Members get every recipe, review, and video. Get instant access to everything from the most trusted cooking experts. [Start your 2-week free trial](. Lan’s Winter Salad Recommendations [Seared Radicchio Wedge Salad →]( [Citrus Salad with Arugula, Golden Raisins, and Walnuts →]( [Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Creamy Tahini Dressing →]( Salads to Serve Warm [Roast Chicken with Warm Bread Salad →]( [Warm Rye Berries with Apple and Scallions →]( [Brussels Sprout Salad with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette →]( [For layout only] Fresh Picks for You [Mushroom Bourguignon →]( [Duchess Potato Casserole →]( [→]( [Try Digital All Access. 14,000+ Reliable Recipes, Tips and Tricks, Mobile App, 8,000+ Product Reviews, Cookbook Collection. Taste the Test Kitchen difference in everything you make. Get 14 Days Free. Salmon Piccata.]( [Spiced Pepitas]( From Our Online Cooking School Spiced Pepitas Spiced pepitas add flavor, crunch, and richness to salads or green bowls. Here’s how to make them. 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