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Spring produce is here, and it’s time to revisit the reel about cleaning pesticides using baking soda in place of harsh chemicals. Easy to do with what you already have in your kitchen. Stay healthy friends, and happy spring! #pesticidefree #kitchenhacks #atkgrams @cooksillustrated

Cooking bacon in water? Yes! You may have just stumbled across your new favorite way to make a few strips at a time. I still recommend the oven for large batches, but if you just want to make a BLT or crumble some on a salad, this is a really solid method. This reel was shot and edited by the always brilliant @thebeardedsandwich for @testkitchen.#bacon #BLT #food #brunch #atkgrams @cooksillustrated

I’ve made this French Apple Cake a half dozen times in the last couple months, and it comes out perfect every time! Here’s how to do it yourself. The recipe is in the Nov/Dec 2025 issue of @cooksillustrated #apples #cake #fall #harvest #french #gateau #atkgrams

Reviving wilted veggies is easy! I love the timelapses by @kenzie.walzer in this video. Follow the instructions and your herbs and veggies will be refreshed in no time! @cooksillustrated @testkitchen #vegetables #herbs #kitchenwaste #revive

If you have ever wondered “what the heck is imitation crab meat?” then this is the video for you. We recently published a recipe for Crab Rangoon, so I took the opportunity to dive into this question. #crab #seafood #surimi #crabrangoon #sushi @testkitchen @cooksillustrated

Once you melt chocolate, it can be hard to get it’s snap back. That’s because it’s no longer in temper. If you want your melted chocolate to really firm up and snap again after topping a dessert, follow this reel. Thanks to @thebeardedsandwich for shooting and editing this one, and @brooke.calhounnn for the culinary support. #baking #chocolate #tempering #snap #dessert @cooksillustrated @testkitchen

Koji is no mystery. It’s a product available in grocery stores. Marinating your steak in it for a few hours breaks down the muscle fibers and makes it taste richer and more flavorful, similar to dry aging the steak for weeks or months. Thanks to @kenzie.walzer for shooting and editing this reel and @lan_cooks for the technique. #koji #steak #beef #cooking #food @cooksillustrated @testkitchen

Bloomed chocolate is not a disaster. Although you wouldn’t want to eat it plain, there are plenty of applications where it’s still just fine to use. #chocolate #bloom #baking #chocolatechipcookie #atkgrams @cooksillustrated

Prime rib is too expensive to mess around with. Here is a low and slow method that comes out perfect every time. #beef #salt #prime #holiday #specialoccasion @cooksillustrated

Thinking about prime rib for your holiday meal? Here’s a buying guide. Cooking technique video will be out soon! #beef #prime #dinnerparty #holiday #atkgrams @cooksillustrated

Are parts of your Thanksgiving turkey still pink? Is it done? Here’s a reel that answers that age-old question. It was made for @cooksillustrated by @paisleys_bakery #turkey #thanksgiving #roastbeast #pink #foodsafety