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It is the home of Cook’s Illustrated and Cook’s Country magazines and is the workday destination of more than 60 test cooks, editors, and cookware specialists. Our mission is to test recipes over and over again until we understand exactly how and why they work and eventually arrive at the very best version. We also test kitchen equipment and taste supermarket ingredients in search of products that offer the best value and flavor. You can watch us work by tuning in to America’s Test Kitchen (AmericasTestKitchen.com) and Cook’s Country from America’s Test Kitchen (CooksCountry.com) on public television and listen to our weekly segments on The Splendid Table on public radio. You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram. FRONT COVER PHOTOGRAPHY: DANIEL J. VAN ACKERE; STYLING: CATRINE KELTY EDITORIAL STAFF LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Chief Executive Officer David Nussbaum Chief Creative Officer Jack Bishop Executive Managing Editor Todd Meier Deputy Editor, Special Issues Megan Ginsberg A YEAR IN THE KITCHEN: Copy Editors Christine Campbell, April Poole, Rachel Schowalter Editorial Assistants, Special Issues Tess Berger, Sara Zatopek EVERY RECIPE FROM 2019 Editor in Chief Dan Souza Editorial Director Amanda Agee Deputy Editor Rebecca Hays link in the test kitchen and you might Our Mexican Shrimp Cocktail (Cóctel de Executive Food Editor Keith Dresser miss something: a platter of roast chicken, Camarón) (page 57) is another favorite. Our inno- Managing Editor Elizabeth Bomze Deputy Food Editor Andrea Geary a plate of chewy, fudgy brownies, or a vative cooking method uses residual, gentle heat Senior Editors Andrew Janjigian, Lan Lam bowl of fresh hand-cut pasta. Dishes to guarantee perfectly cooked shrimp. 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