I’ve been enjoying my copy of The Cook’s Illustrated Cookbook, the newest cookbook from Chris Kimball and the rest of the team at America’s Test Kitchen. The huge book has more than 2000 recipes and was put out to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the publication of the Cook’s Illustrated magazine. To read a full review of the book, check out this post. To do my own part in the celebration, I’m giving away a copy of the book to one lucky reader! .
To enter the contest, leave a comment below with your favorite Cook’s Illustrated recipe. Their exhaustively tested recipes always turn out a good product and almost everyone has at least one favorite that they turn to again and again. If you haven’t made any of their recipes before, just leave a comment with the recipe that you want to make most (since just about everything you could think of, with variations, is in here). The contest ends Friday, October 14th at midnight and the winner will be randomly selected from the entries. Don’t forget to fill in your e-mail on the comment form (it will not be public), as that is how I will contact the winner, and good luck!
Update: This contest is now closed. Congrats to Robert on winning the book and a huge thanks to everyone for participating and sharing your favorite recipes!
Susan
October 12, 2011Has to be the chocolate chip cookies!
annie
October 12, 2011Love their red velvet cake recipe.
KateB
October 12, 2011Key Lime Pie!!
ras
October 12, 2011The All-American Potato Salad. I can probably make 25 different delicious potato salads without a recipe, but I turn to this recipe all the time because the proportions are absolutely perfect.
Moni
October 12, 2011My father just died and in his tribute, I baked the chocolate cake – it really honored him!
Karen
October 12, 2011My favorite cooks illustrated recipe is their Southwest Brown Rice and Black Beans. I am not sure I have the name right, but you bake the rice rather than cook it on the stove, and it is amazing!
Jane
October 12, 2011Got it off the internet, so no experience with the cookbook…but I like the fried chicken recipe.
Beth
October 12, 2011hmmm, so many to choose from. Maybe their roasted turkey for thanksgiving?
April Dulude
October 12, 2011Pecan Pie!
Barb
October 12, 2011Love the coconut layer cake recipe made into cupcakes!
Hannah Downs
October 12, 2011Their recipe for Beef Taco filling… the best ever! Always our choice when making tacos in our family!
jessicaisbaking
October 12, 2011i love their chocolate chip cookies!!! Big favorite in our house!
Joanie B
October 12, 2011I absolutely adore their Pecan Bars from a Holiday special issue a few years back. And I don’t really like pecans! And I use their oven-baked brown rice technique all the time.
Thanks, been a big fan of your blog for years!
Holly
October 12, 2011Picking just one recipe is tough! All their recipes work and work well. Guess if I had to pick just one, they’re chocolate chip cookie recipes is great!
Meghan
October 12, 2011One of my favorite Cook’s Illustrated recipes is for stir-fried broccoli, there are a ton of variations and they’re all delicious.
julia
October 12, 2011I’d have to say their pie crust.
How in the world do you think of adding vodka to a pie crust??
and I want to make…. everything in that cookbook!!!
more than their recipes though, I like their tips and tricks 🙂
Lydia
October 12, 2011It sounds silly, but I love their hummus recipe! I make it all the time.
Katy
October 12, 2011The chocolate chip cookies! Yum!
Trish C.
October 12, 2011Everyone seems to love their chocolate chip cookies, which I’ve never tried making but certainly will now. My sisters and I bought a mini gas torch last Christmas and really enjoy their creme brulee recipe!
Patricia
October 12, 2011The chocolate chip cookies!
Sarah
October 12, 2011We swear by the Cook’s Illustrated pie crust. Sheer genius.
Arlene
October 12, 2011I’m new to Cook’s Illustrated, so I haven’t tried a ton of their recipes, but the ones I’ve tried have been winners! Off the top of my head, my favorite is the One Pot Southwest Chicken and Rice.
Pam R
October 12, 2011I would definitely make their brownies! So good!
Brittany Pedersen
October 12, 2011butternut squash soup!
Jenna
October 12, 2011Our Favorite Chili!
Z.Grimm
October 12, 2011I’m not familiar with their recipes, as I’m only just learning how to cook, but I’m particularly interested in baking!
Mandi
October 12, 2011II’d like to try the falafel. I need to learn how make them so they don’t turn into hockey pucks!
Tia
October 12, 2011I love the quick brioche recipe and their banana bread. i own all the ATk cookbooks and baking illustrated. this one would be a great addition to my collection!
Jean Nielsen
October 13, 2011The Memorable Meatloaf…hands down…the best ever!
Jasmine
October 13, 2011All kinds of desserts, pastries and bread!
I think I would like the red velvet cake and the chocolate chips cookies.
Aarika
October 13, 2011I like their many versions of bruschetta.
Shirley
October 13, 2011I love their blueberry muffin recipe
Meredith
October 13, 2011I would love to try out their chocolate truffle tart and its variations 🙂
Mike Davis
October 13, 2011The pie crust. Wonderful.
Melissa
October 13, 2011I have tried many recipes from various blogs that reference Cook’s Illustrated and America’s Test Kitchen and they have all turned out delicious! I am always looking to find a new and improved chocolate chip cookie recipe!
erica
October 13, 2011Their perfect omelet recipe. I refer to it almost every weekend and it has never ever failed me. Fluffy and perfectly cooked.
Ha
October 13, 2011I’d love to try the New York Cheesecake recipe.
Mary
October 13, 2011Has to be their Oven Baked Fish with the crunchy coating.
Lorna
October 13, 2011I like the southern fried chicken. Its easy to make and very good with a crunchy outside and moist inside!!
Ally
October 13, 2011My all time favorite CI recipe is their mushroom and spinach lasagna.
Mitch B.
October 13, 2011Quick Chicken Pozole
Lisa
October 13, 2011My favorite is the “The Best Banana Bread”. I’ve made it a bunch of times and it always receives rave reviews from my family and friends.
Mary Ellen
October 13, 2011I’ve tried so many of their recipes; they are all fabulous. One of the best was the Greek-style lamb pita sandwiches with tzatziki sauce. Delicious!
Jennifer Marshall
October 13, 2011Love steak house steak, chocolate chip cookies, strawberry pie, chicken malinese and so many more
perry corn
October 13, 2011the best recipe i ever did was the cracked peppercorn crusted beef filet with a port/cherry reduction.
i learned how to sear and finish in the oven and haven’t had anything less than perfect in a steak since!
Debbie D
October 13, 2011I love the brown butter sugar cookies from ATK. The best cookie ever.
SharonP
October 13, 2011I swear by their Perfect Pie Crust recipe, which uses both butter and shortening to create a truly flaky yet flavorful crust. Never fails.
Cindy Reams
October 13, 2011I really love the brined turkey, a few of the chili’s and chocolate chip cookies
Jennifer
October 13, 2011low fat mac n cheese…nothing beats a great homemade mac and cheese on a cool fall day in WI. one of the best comfort foods!
Shannon
October 13, 2011I love so many of their recipes. One of my favorites is their Best Blueberry Muffins, where you swirl in some fresh blueberry jam/compote.