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The Absolute Best Way to Make Peanut Butter

Peanut Butter

The Absolute Best Way to Make Peanut Butter

In her latest column, Ella Quittner whips up swoon-worthy peanut butter at home.

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Bacon

The Absolute Best Way to Cook Bacon, According to So Many Tests

Our office *may* smell like bacon forever. You're all welcome.

Thanksgiving

The Absolute Best Way to Cook a Turkey Breast, According to So Many Tests

If you're hosting a smaller Thanksgiving, consider the turkey breast. Columnist Ella Quittner will show you how to cook it just-right.

Chicken Thigh

The Absolute Best Way to Cook Chicken Thighs, According to So Many Tests

Columnist Ella Quittner set out to find the juiciest, crispiest, yummiest technique in town.

The Absolute Best Way to Cook Broccoli, According to So Many Tests

Broccoli

The Absolute Best Way to Cook Broccoli, According to So Many Tests

Columnist Ella Quittner is back—this time, with a lot of thoughts on broccoli.

by: Ella Quittner|August 27, 2020
We Tested So Many Ways to Cook Dried Chickpeas, Thank Us Later

Chickpea

We Tested So Many Ways to Cook Dried Chickpeas, Thank Us Later

For this month's "Absolute Best Tests" column, Ella Quittner cooked dried chickpeas. A lot of dried chickpeas.

by: Ella Quittner|July 31, 2020
The Absolute Best Way to Make Pesto, According to So Many Tests

Pesto

The Absolute Best Way to Make Pesto, According to So Many Tests

Our columnist Ella Quittner made pesto—a lot of pesto—to find the best technique once and for all.

by: Ella Quittner|July  2, 2020
The Absolute Best Way to Cook Salmon, According to So Many Tests

Salmon

The Absolute Best Way to Cook Salmon, According to So Many Tests

Our columnist Ella Quittner is back—this time, with a boatload of salmon. (Get it?)

by: Ella Quittner|May 13, 2020
The Absolute Best Way to Cook Pasta, According to Too Many Tests

Pasta

The Absolute Best Way to Cook Pasta, According to Too Many Tests

Absolute Best Tests columnist Ella Quittner is back to tackle noodles.

by: Ella Quittner|March 16, 2020
The Absolute Best Way to Cook Chicken Breasts, According to 28 Tests

Chicken

The Absolute Best Way to Cook Chicken Breasts, According to 28 Tests

Our columnist Ella Quittner tackles the polarizing issue of going boneless-skinless without going flavorless.

by: Ella Quittner|January 18, 2020
The Absolute Best Way to Fry an Egg, According to 42 Tests

Egg

The Absolute Best Way to Fry an Egg, According to 42 Tests

Columnist Ella Quittner never wants to eat another egg again—possibly ever.

by: Ella Quittner|December  9, 2019
The Absolute Best Way to Make Thanksgiving Stuffing, According to So Many Tests

Stuffing/Dressing

The Absolute Best Way to Make Thanksgiving Stuffing, According to So Many Tests

There's good stuffing—and then, there's the absolute best stuffing.

by: Ella Quittner|October 31, 2019
The Absolute Best—& Worst—Way to Mash Potatoes, According to So Many Tests

Potato

The Absolute Best—& Worst—Way to Mash Potatoes, According to So Many Tests

I spent 14 hours alone with only spuds, and I did it for you.

by: Ella Quittner|October 11, 2019
The Absolute Best Way to Cook Steak, According to So Many Tests

Meat

The Absolute Best Way to Cook Steak, According to So Many Tests

There was a grill involved. And an oven. And a stovetop. And a whole lot of butter.

by: Ella Quittner|August  5, 2019

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