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!
Laura Rees
October 11, 2011Fried chicken!
Sally
October 11, 2011Best Vegetable Lasagne from Sep/Oct 11 is REALLY good. Not “light” or quick, but on my shortlist for great company food.
Lisa P
October 11, 2011Banana Bread! I just made it, and it is WONDERFUL. Amazing banana flavor.
melissa
October 11, 2011Hard to choose just one, but my all time favorite is their Thin Crust Pizza recipe.
Pam C.
October 11, 2011I would love to try the pie crust recipe.
Lindsay Tjarks
October 11, 2011I love their glazed salmon recipe! It’s such a great go-to meal for company! 🙂
Allison T.
October 11, 2011I make a lot of Cook’s Illustrated recipes, but my go-to cream cheese frosting is from CI and I love it! Secret ingredient — a little bit of sour cream!
Sabrina Parnell
October 11, 2011My fav is their Italian Sunday Gravy. Actually like about 500 more but this tops the list. All their recipes are wonderful.
Celia
October 11, 2011Their Arroz con Pollo recipe is great. It’s perfect for fall/winter and the leftovers get better with age.
racergirl1313
October 11, 2011I really love their guilt-free sinnamon roll recipe. It was released in one of their special mags with light recipes a few years ago. It is the only cinnamon roll recipe that I use now. Thanks!
Kathryn Schaab
October 11, 2011It’s so hard to choose, but I think my favorite Cook’s Ilustrated recipe is spaghetti alla cacio e pepe. So simple and so quick and so unbelievably delicious. My go-to gourmet dinner in a hurry.
Jamie H
October 11, 2011I love Chris Kimball cooking shows America’s Test Kitchen and Cook’s Country from America’s Test Kitchen. They show you all the tips on how to turn a recipe out to success. I try 3 times they Key Lime Pie recipe, it was a success at 1st try and so delicious, refreshing and simple to make. Unfortunately, didn’t had the chance to put my hand on this book.
Kay
October 11, 2011I use the almost no-knead cranberry pecan bread recipe all the time! It’s awesome.
Cal McCarthy
October 11, 2011Me, I really like their Banana Bread recipe
CelebrEATySarah
October 11, 2011So love the recipes from Cook’s Illustrated Cookbook. But If there is one that stands out for me, that would be the “best coconut layer cake”…so perfect for any occasion. And that will be my Thanksgiving cake this year.
Juli
October 11, 2011I saw them make a cast iron skillet corn bread that looked awesome!
Dana
October 11, 2011Definitely their perfect pie crust recipe – I’ve tried so many pie crust recipes in the past and they nail the right balance of butter to shortening. Love it!
Julie A
October 11, 2011I looove the Perfect Chocolate Chip cookie recipe….it truly lives up to its name.
Kelsi
October 11, 2011I have always wanted to try America’s Test Kitchen’s lobster back reciepe.
Sandy
October 11, 2011The blueberry scones are to die for. Made it many times along w other things. The scones are always a hit and was made for my daughter’s tea birthday party. Kids and adults loooved them.
Hanaa
October 11, 2011Their Choc Chip Cookie recipe rocks!
Stephanie
October 11, 2011The chocolate chip cookies, absolutely. Texturally, they are perfect!!
Kara
October 11, 2011I love their recipe for cornbread – so simple yet delicious!!
Mark Pillor
October 11, 2011I want to try the Chicken and rice with anchovies, olives , and lemons, because I really like one pot chicken dishes. My wife is disabled (Alzheimers) and I have to do all the cooking. I’ve learned a lot from watching America’s Test Kitchen on TV. I never realized how difficult menu planning is until I had to take over, and I’m always looking for ideas now. Your blog has been a great help by the way. Thanks.
Tara @ Chip Chip Hooray
October 11, 2011I would love to try the Cod Baked in Foil with Zucchini and Tomatoes–that sounds like a delicious dinner dish for fall!
Sarah
October 11, 2011Their no-knead focaccia always turns out exactly the way I want it! I would also have to say their skillet apple crisp, but I tweaked one or two things from their recipe, namely browning the butter.
miah
October 11, 2011Chocolate chip cookies
Trish
October 11, 2011Their Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe is awesome!
Allison
October 11, 2011Oh!! I’ve been wanting this cookbook! I don’t think I could ever list a favorite – their recipes never fail me!
RobynE
October 11, 2011They have a delicious no-knead buttermilk biscuit recipe I used all the time.
Aleria
October 11, 2011I want to try the chocolate chip cookie recipe and see if it it’s any better than my family’s recipe.
Sarah
October 11, 2011There are so many to choose from! But I just made their Skillet Chicken Pot Pie – and it totally hit the spot on a stay-in-and-be-lazy fall day 🙂
Megan
October 11, 2011I love the chewy sugar cookies recipe!!
Ashley B
October 11, 2011Love the Best Light Recipes Cookbook Chicken Encihiladas
Traci F
October 11, 2011Baked ziti
Sarah
October 11, 2011Skillet Chicken Parmesan- Love!
Lindsey
October 11, 2011Oh man, I have to choose one? They are all so good – but I am a dessert person so I have to say their Triple Chocoalte Brownie recipe is AMAZING!
Theresa
October 11, 2011The blueberry pie with the vodka crust is absolutely the best. I’ve never gone wrong with it.
Mary Shue
October 11, 2011Definitely Chicken Cacciatore with Portobellos and Sage served over a slice of crusty artisan bread
ChristineZ
October 11, 2011I love their chinese dry fried green bean recipe! Though their fried chicken is good, too.
KB @ Home-Baked Happiness
October 11, 2011It would have to be my boyfriend’s spaghetti and meatballs (from a CI recipe). Though if it’s something I’m actually making, it would be trail mix cookies (from an ATK book, same people, different name).
Jen
October 11, 2011Black Bottom Cupcakes!
Aditi
October 11, 2011How to whittle it down to just ONE favourite by CI?! I’ll go with the one made most frequently in my house: the Ultimate Banana Bread. 🙂
Shannon
October 11, 2011their chocolate chip cookies… browned butter, yum!
David
October 11, 2011Hard to choose a favorite, but the most special was the Prime Rib recipe because I fixed it for my Dad and he actually told me he liked it.
Leslie M.
October 11, 2011My favorite is their Spaghetti Carbonara – it might be an ATK recipe, not strictly a Cooks Illustrated recipe, but holy smokes. Best I’ve ever had.
Roxanne
October 11, 2011Blueberry Scones. The recipe was in their 2006(?) Best recipes book. I have never had such amazing scones and they’re super easy to make. I LOVE Cooks Illustrated & ATK!
Saleta
October 11, 2011Chicken Piccata!
Emily
October 11, 2011I love their brownie recipe (from Baking Illustrated) and my husband makes well-done hamburgers from an old issue that always get rave reviews.
Sara Froelich
October 11, 2011The Make-Ahead Macaroni and Cheese from “The Best of America’s Test Kitchen Best Recipes and Reviews 2010” is quite possibly my favorite thing ever. It manages to be creamy and rich while using mostly chicken broth instead of milk or cream. It’s beautiful. 🙂