America’s Test Kitchen’s Tortilla Soup

chicken tortilla soup

This light yet deeply flavorful soup is a celebration of colors, tastes, and textures, overflowing with garnishes and tender shredded chicken. We wanted it to have authentic flavor with a streamlined method, and the multicooker was the perfect ally. To replicate the traditionally deep, roasty, smoky notes of the broth, typically achieved by charring the…

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Grilled Jalapeno and Lime Shrimp Skewers

grilled jalapeno and lime shrimp skewers

Jolts of grill flavor and spicy heat can enhance the delicately sweet and briny flavor of shrimp, but it’s easy to overdo it. Most recipes overcook the shrimp and finish them in a bath of mouth-numbing sauce; we wanted juicy shrimp with a smoky crust and chili flavor that was more than just superficial. To…

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Paprika and Lime-Rubbed Chicken With Grilled Vegetable Succotash

paprika-and lime-rubbed grilled chicken recipe

All of the elements of this brightly flavored dish come together quickly on the grill. Cooking the chicken on the cooler side of the grill avoids flare-ups while still giving it great flavor and char. To round out our grilled succotash we use convenient canned butter beans, which are super-quick to prepare and have a…

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Linguine With Mussels And Fennel

This linguine with mussels and fennel recipe

Don’t be intimidated by mussels; they’re easier to prepare than you think and they make a great weeknight option. The mussels here are cooked in a flavorful broth that becomes a light sauce for the pasta. [FLEX-CONTENT] The addition of fresh tarragon underscores the anise flavor of the sauteed fennel in the sauce. When cleaning…

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Recipe | Neapolitan Ice Cream Cake

The appeal of ice cream cake is obvious: These two beloved desserts belong together, and a cold, creamy slice of ice cream cake is far more satisfying than a scoop of ice cream haphazardly dolloped onto a slice of cake. We wanted to develop a basic ice cream cake that would be a hit at…

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