Includes index

Eggs and breakfast -- Soups, stews, and chilis -- Beef, pork, and lamb -- Poultry -- Fish and shellfish -- Vegetarian mains -- Pasta and noodles -- Rice, grains, and beans -- Vegetable sides -- Breads -- Cookies and bars -- Desserts

In celebration of Cook's Illustrated twenty-fifth anniversary, this collection has been handpicked from issues of the magazine. You'll find the best versions of everything from everyday basics to complex, showstopping projects. From easy-peel hard boiled eggs to the perfect shrimp scampi, you'll find the answers to all of your cooking questions as well as innovative techniques, kitchen science, and foolproof recipes. -- adapted from jacket