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In the world of cookbooks and food magazines, rule No. 1 is simple - chicken sells. Americans have a seemingly insatiable appetite for chicken. Between 1970 and 2004, chicken consumption more than doubled to nearly 60 pounds per person a year, federal data show. Which is why smart editors fill their pages with a steady stream of recipes for all manner of chicken dishes. Of course, that can create a bit of chicken recipe clutter. How to decide which recipes merit clipping? The editors at Cook's Illustrated magazine aim to make that easier with their latest cookbook, "The Best Chicken Recipes," a weighty collection of their top tips and recipes for buying, prepping and cooking chicken. From most publishers, the title would be mostly meaningless - even wishful - marketing. But the folks behind Cook's Illustrated painstakingly test each recipe dozens of times during development

Includes recipe for:

• RED-COOKED CHICKEN

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This is the time of the year for maple syrup, try these recipes. Includes recipes for:

• Maple frosted banana muffins
• Maple ham burgers

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It's true," says registered dietitian Ellie Krieger. "Eating walnuts every day is one of the easiest ways to improve your diet and your health." As host of a national network cooking show, Krieger focuses on fresh, healthful cooking that's easy for families. "Eating healthy should also be tasty and enjoyable," says Krieger. She suggests keeping on hand and using regularly ingredients that have big flavor and big nutrition:

Includes recipes for:

• Walnut, Cherry-Apricot Tart
• Summer-Fresh Confetti Walnut Quinoa Salad
• Warm Orzo and Walnut Salad With Garden Vegetables, Chevre and Herbs

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