This newly revised edition of one of our bestselling cookbooks of all time captures twelve seasons (including 2012) of the hit TV show in a lively collection featuring more than 750 foolproof recipes and dozens of tips and techniques.

You'll learn what happens in the test kitchen before the cameras start rolling, what's really involved in our recipe development process, and the wacky lengths we'll go to in order to produce a "best" recipe. Discover which kitchen gadgets we consider the worst ever and why Chris never gets stumped during tasting segments.

Our comprehensive shopping guide to ingredients and equipment will help you make informed choices, so you won't waste money on inferior products. This 45-page guide, expanded to include all the tastings and testing from the 2012 season, features the test kitchen's winning brands for everything--and we explain what makes our top-rated brands stand apart from the competition.

With this newly revised edition, you'll have a decade plus of great cooking and expertise from America's most trusted test kitchen.