Our approach yields failproof recipes and reliable reviews
Teamwork and a commitment to quality are baked into our collective DNA, whether we're testing ways to roast the perfect turkey or evaluating brands of olive oil.
1. Listen and Learn
Our 50+ test cooks and editors survey home cooks like you to determine what recipes to develop. We also travel the country to learn from local experts and discover what's new.
2. Research First
Our recipe developers blend exhaustive research with the collective cooking knowledge of their test kitchen colleagues to inform their testing roadmap.
3. Test Again and Again
We rely on the scientific method to investigate every variable in a recipe, making a dish dozens of times in order to get it right. We want our recipes to be reliable, delicious, and accessible.
4. Survey and Publish
Home cooks provide feedback on our working recipes. This feedback helps us know when an in-progress recipe is ready to be published and ensures that our recipes will work for you!
Three brands, one passionate team
At America’s Test Kitchen—and our brands Cook’s Illustrated and Cook’s Country—we investigate every aspect of cooking. Recipes. Equipment. Ingredients. Techniques. We ask a lot of questions so that you get reliable recipes and comprehensive cooking info.
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Since 2001, America's Test Kitchen has been captivating culinary enthusiasts with our unique, scientific approach to cooking. Join us as we perfect classic dishes and uncover trade secrets in our practical, informative cooking show. Learn something new every time you watch.
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America's Test Kitchen's award-winning cookbooks have been inspiring food enthusiasts since 1999. Merging culinary science with tried-and-true techniques, each book offers tested recipes that guarantee success. Discover the secrets behind your favorite dishes and enjoy failproof cooking with ATK.
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Recipes are not just formulas—they're love letters to food.
Each recipe echoes our passion, precision, and patience. It's our attention to detail and the tiny tweaks and tests that make our recipes truly best in class.
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Equipment and ingredients: We help you shop smarter.
The ATK Reviews team relies on rigorous, hands-on testing to determine which products belong in our kitchens and yours.
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Learn something new with discoveries served daily.
Dig deep into the story behind the recipe, learn a clever tip, deepen your knowledge of cooking fundamentals, or find a better way to prep or clean something.
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Exploring cooking through science & culture
Science and culture, head and heart, and knowledge and wisdom are each two sides of the same coin. Our brands dive into the world of cooking, each with a different lens. Together they provide a complete picture.
The most important ingredient: you!
It all starts and ends with you. You help us decide which recipes to develop and which ingredients and equipment to test. And you tell us when recipes are ready to be published. The over 40,000 home cooks who test our recipes provide our test cooks and editors with invaluable feedback. Thank you!
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“Recipes that always, always work.”
- The New York Times