CR's interactive tool leverages product costs, depreciation rates, and survey data to help you make the right choice. Plus, we have expert advice on what to do once you’ve decided. By Mary H.J. Farrell Data visualizations by Andy Bergmann When it comes to outfitting a kitchen, most folks choose a beefy range or snazzy refrigerator as the focal point. A microwave is likely an afterthought. But choosing an over-the-range microwave that will give you years of solid service is definitely worth the attention. As kitchen appliances go, the price of an OTR range microwave can range from downright cheap to the equivalent of a feature-packed refrigerator. The dozens of over-the-range microwaves in Consumer Reports’ tests range from $200 to $2,000,...
This Asiago Bread is the easiest, most delicious bread I've ever made! Baked in a Dutch Oven, it's a rustic, overnight no-knead bread recipe. With a gorgeous crisp, golden crust and soft interior with generous chunks of cheese, this artisan bread is always a huge hit! This Asiago Bread recipe came to me from a friend, Elizabeth of Bella's Breadbox. She's an absolutely incredible baker, and this recipe blows me away with it's simplicity and deliciousness! I think you too will be blown away, and I'm so excited to share it with you. This Overnight no-knead bread takes no muscle and only a few minutes of active work time. And when I tell you it's delicious, it's truly a have-a-bite-and-close-your-eyes-kind-of-delicious,...
Is there anything more comforting than a big plate of homemade lasagna? I’ve been working on a go-to lasagna recipe that is perfect for my family: easy to put together (you can have this done in 90 minutes!), to-die-for-flavor, LOTS of cheesy goodness, and NO boiling noodles (who has the time?) I’ll show you all the details, step-by-step, for how to make the best lasagna of your life! Originally published July 16, 2012. Table of Contents Sausage Lasagna Recipe with Ricotta Cheese How to make your Lasagna the BEST Lasagna: Sauce is boss Why I’m not using Béchamel Lasagna Ingredients How to make Homemade Lasagna Let’s go deep on this Lasagna What to serve with Lasagna Bread to serve with...
Crisp vegetables, tender chicken and loads of crunchy pan fried rice make Sheet Pan Chicken Fried Rice my idea of family dinner perfection! More to Love Sheet Pan Chicken Fried Rice just might be a perfect food. Crisp carrots, sweet peas, tender chicken and even more of that crunchy rice that you love. Add sesame oil and soy sauce for those wonderful Asian-inspired flavors and you get an easy midweek meal that’s quickly becoming one of our favorites. I’m such a sucker for fried rice! It has the best flavor and texture combinations! The savory sauce, the sweet carrot. Tender chicken and of course, my favorite part is always the fried bits of rice that add such a delicious, crunchy...
Lemon Cheesecake Bars Clear today’s plans because these sunshine-bright Lemon Cheesecake Bars just took urgent priority status. Rich, creamy, and bursting with lemon flavor, they’re the easy version of cheesecake you can pick up with your fingers! Pin this recipe on Pinterest to save for later Pin It! With a buttery shortbread crust and luscious lemon cream cheese filling, these easy lemon cheesecake bars are the perfect dessert recipe that tastes like sunny afternoons spent lounging on a blanket on the grass. They are ideal for any time you are craving lemon but want something more decadent than Lemon Bars (that’s less work than a Lemon Layer Cake). 5 Star Review “I made these last weekend to test them out...
