2012 In Review: Top 10 Test Kitchen Recipes
Beer can chicken is included. Nuff said.
Little-known fact: I am not a chef. But I do like to cook. If you're like me: not a chef but still like to cook, Food Republic's Test Kitchen recipes are the way to go. The purpose of our Test Kitchen days is to come up with ideas for dishes we'd want to eat in the sincere hopes that you'll enjoy them too. And believe me, after Test Kitchen days, nobody's really hungry for dinner. The proof is in the pudding. Hey, we should make pudding!
Here are our 10 favorite Test Kitchen recipes of 2012, with the majestic Beer Can Chicken reigning over its loyal subjects. We do have fun.
How To Caramelize Onions
Meet the onion, caramelized. These brown beauties will transform the simplest sandwich, burger or pasta recipe into something impressive.
Photo: Mark Shaw
Baja Fish Nachos Recipe
Sorry, coconut shrimp, Baja fish nachos are everyone's new favorite party food of the sea.
Grilled Corn Pesto Macaroni Salad Recipe
Replace the basil in your pesto recipe to instantly update your macaroni salad.
Photo: Mark Shaw
All-American Cheeseburger Recipe
Learn to make a cheeseburger using this easy recipe. It'll serve you well for the rest of your life.
Photo: Mark Shaw
Broccoli Rabe And Provolone Hot Dog
Putting creative twists on hot dog recipes means running out of mustard way less frequently.
Photo: Mark Shaw
Philly Cheesesteak Jalapeño Poppers Recipe
It's a Philly cheesesteak! No, it's a jalapeño popper! Or maybe, just maybe, it's both.
Photo: Mark Shaw
Caramelized Onion And Prosciutto Macaroni And Cheese Recipe
The sweet, savory, cheesy and crunchy elements of this macaroni and cheese with prosciutto hits a great textural note.
Photo: Gabi Porter
Beer Can Chicken Recipe
Beer can chicken is a recipe every kitchen adventurer should memorize. Especially the part where you drink half the beer.
Photo: Mark Shaw
BBQ Pork Ribs Recipe
Making BBQ ribs on the grill is a skill every summer enthusiast should acquire.
Photo: Mark Shaw
Brussels Sprouts With Fried Chicken Livers
This is how you take a healthy brussels sprouts recipe and make it taste good - by adding fried chicken livers.
Photo: Mark Shaw
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