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This complete guide to the wonderfully diverse world of small plates offers practical ways to make spreads that can be sumptuous or streamlinedMaking a satisfying array of small plates at home is all about putting the right pieces together. Balance hearty anchor dishes with creative nibbles and bites such as gussied up vegetables, crispy bar snacks, dressed-up cheeses, and more. This collection of recipes is achievable and low-stress, with helpful make-ahead advice and presentation tips. A robust introduction offers suggestions for pairings, taking ease, prep, flavor, and serving temperature into consideration. Planning is key, which we show you how to do with our Game Plan strategies with every recipe, and a useful appendix to turn to when you need. Bar snacks: For cocktail parties, make small, satisfying morsels such as Smoky Shishito Peppers with Espelette and LimeNibbles, Little Bites, Heartier Bites: Pair hearty dishes like Pinchos Morunos with littler bites like Fennel, Orange, and Olive Salad, Stuffed Pickled Cherry Peppers, and Southern Cheese Straws, along with store-bought nibbles such as olives and cheese   Fully make-ahead: Make many recipes (Pork-Ricotta Meatballs) a day or more ahead of your gathering for fussfree and efficient entertainingPerfect pairings: Balance fresh dishes like Scallops with Asparagus and Citrus Salad with rich Carciofi Alla GiudiaOne-bite sweet treats: End your evening sweetly with Chocolate–Lemon Truffles or Turkish Stuffed Apricots with Rose Water and PistachiosMix and match proteins, deconstruct salads, fry dumplings, make tempting dessert bites. Vegetable Pakoras with Shashlik and Spinach Squares? Yes, please.

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Why eat out? Bring home the bistro and make your table the delicious place everyone wants to linger, with more than 150 classic and modern dishes to share.Bistro cooking is intimate and inviting, rustic yet casually elegant. America's Test Kitchen brings you recipes that will comfort and impress, from simple Chicken Provençal with Saffron, Orange, and Basil; French Onion Burgers; and Leeks Vinaigrette to splendid Gnocchi à la Parisienne and Chocolate Brioche Buns. Foolproof techniques and plentiful photos help you master even the most finicky foods:Turn out tender French omelets folded around hearty fillingsCold-sear steak for a great crust while your stove stays spatter-freeRoast duck to golden, succulent perfection using our two-step methodMake perfectly smooth chocolate pots de crème easily, on the stovetop instead of the traditional oven Put it all together with panache:Classy Brunch: From no-fail Eggs Benedict to custardy Brioche French ToastPerfect Appetizers: crispy, airy Gougères, velvety Chicken Liver Pâté, and tempting Gruyère, Mustard, and Caraway Cheese Coins to nibble with wine Charcuterie boards, oyster bars, French cheese, and moreA sweet finish: The ultimate profiteroles, refined tarts, and a buttery rich Gâteau Breton

Everyone can enjoy another great new year of the best new recipes, tastings, and testings handpicked by the editors of America''s Test KitchenThis annual best-of-the-best collection of recipes, tastings, and testings has once again been carefully selected from the hundreds of recipes developed throughout the last year by the editors of Cook''s Illustrated and Cook''s Country magazines and from the new cookbooks Foolproof Fish, Cooking for One, The Complete One Pot, The Complete Plant-Based Cookbook, and Toaster Oven Perfection. The 2022 edition offers a wide array of everyday-to-sophisticated and globally inspired recipes such as Horiatiki Salata (Hearty Greek Salad), Mumbai Frankie Wraps, Beef Wellington, and Herbed Lamb Shoulder with Fingerling Potatoes and Asparagus. As is traditional, the book ends with a chapter of impressive desserts including Chocolate-Espresso Tart, Peach Zabaglione Gratin, and Nutella Rugelach. All of the year''s top ingredient tastings and equipment testings are also included.