After having it on my wish list forever, I broke down and ordered “America’s Test Kitchen” cookbook and it arrived yesterday. Sadly, after a quick perusal, I’m not very impressed. The recipes aren’t arranged well. Example - the pork chops are in a different section from pork roasts. I buy pork loins on sale and cut them up any which way so it could be stew pieces or chops or roasts or shredded. I want a PORK section with every cut rather than having to hunt something down in this and that and the other section. The brunch section is a mishmash of everything so you’d never find what you’re looking for if it’s even in there.
Half or so is devoted to desserts and breads so not low carb. Too many breaded meats. Too many pastas and rice. Very few vegetable recipes.
We have a couple of the America’s Test Kitchen cookbooks from the TV show; we bought them largely because we used to watch the show and liked a lot of the recipes.
We’ve never used an America’s Test Kitchen recipe that didn’t turn out very well; our favorite is a recipe for Chicken and Dumplings. I think they’ve done quicker and lighter versions, but this appears to be the one that we use. It’s always been a hit at office parties:
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Also, I,myself, try keep from buying the book until I check it out at the library. If it only has one or two recipes,I just photocopy them.
I think your points about it are correct but boy I have enjoyed some items I have prepared from there. Try some of the stews.