Cook's Illustrated Magazine May 1st, 2026 Issue Cover

Cook's Illustrated Magazine

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About Cook's Illustrated

There is a specific frustration in following a recipe carefully and having it fail anyway. This magazine exists to make that stop happening.

Cook's Illustrated tests every recipe repeatedly with a large team of test cooks before it prints, and reviews kitchen equipment the same way. How-to guides, taste tests and no advertisements anywhere in it. Subscribe and have it arrive at your door, guaranteed, cancel anytime.


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