America's Test Kitchen

@testcook's new @netflix show has one rule: Nothing is off the menu. In I Changed My Mind, celebrity guests get candid about the foods they hate and the stories behind them. Streaming now. cooks.io/4bAjIxy

These fish tacos come together in 35 minutes, starting with frozen fish sticks and a creamy, spicy-sweet coating that does all the heavy lifting. A true weeknight hero. cooks.io/4t61PMf

Not sure if your butter is actually at room temperature? Try the press test. cooks.io/493UiGI

Parmigiano Reggiano vs. Pecorino Romano—similar, sure. Interchangeable? Maybe not. cooks.io/42J0ss8

Cast Iron Queso Fundido: chorizo, poblano, and Chihuahua cheese broiled until bubbling and golden. Not a dip—a full cheese-pull situation. Scoop into warm tortillas and eat like a taco. cooks.io/491DboY

Chorizo, poblano, onion, tomato, garlic, and oregano are cooked in the skillet, then topped with cheese and broiled until golden and bubbling. Scoop into warm tortillas and eat like a taco. americastestkitchen.com/recipes/16740-…

You already know what this weekend calls for. A classic Mint Julep: just three ingredients and crushed ice. cooks.io/4did9QI

Spices don't go bad, but they do go bland. Here are the signs to look for and a simple trick to test your spices before they let your cooking down. cooks.io/49lk2OR

Lane Cake: tall, fluffy, snow-white, filled with egg whites, butter, raisins, and "a wineglass full of good whiskey." Our simplified version delivers all the flavor, without the hours in the kitchen. cooks.io/48ClJay

Grilled mac and cheese meets Southern pimento. A Southern spin on a classic, perfect for any cookout. cooks.io/4tcA0lJ

One small knife technique adjustment = perfectly minced shallots and garlic every time. cooks.io/42BN2ya

Cacao nibs instead of chocolate chips, panela for deep caramel sweetness, and cinnamon in every bite—these Cinnamon Cacao Nib Cookies are a classic cookie with a sophisticated twist. cooks.io/4cFg1G1

Flavorful, easy-to-peel, and often seedless mandarins are the ultimate citrus season treat. Learn more about these varieties. cooks.io/4cKVZdn

The reason your crepes tear, turn out pale, or won't flip? It comes down to these three things. cooks.io/4eiyPxi

Egg whites = 90% water. Yolks = 50%. The wrong size breaks your moisture balance. The fix: pool your eggs, beat to combine, then weigh out exactly what you need. cooks.io/4u1AGek

Mother's Day is around the corner. We've done the testing so you don't have to. Here are our top kitchen gift picks. cooks.io/3Oz48tk

Leeks aren't just for soup. Here's how to cut and use the whole thing. cooks.io/48javaK

Sweet potatoes braised in spiced coconut milk and finished with toasted coconut and fresh herbs, with the slow cooking doing all the rest. cooks.io/4d3xf07

Everyone does it differently, but technically the line between condiments that need the fridge and those that don't comes down to one thing: acidity. cooks.io/4e3uq1a

Make the switch to orzo. Fast, one-pan, no straining, and more flavorful. cooks.io/4tEdfrS

30-min pork tacos with orange salsa. Sazón-spiced pork, fresh citrus salsa, avocado, shredded cabbage. cooks.io/4mUcmJ5