Author Bio

Dan Souza is a senior editor of Cook’s Illustrated and an on-screen test cook for America’s Test Kitchen. In addition to his work on Cook’s Illustrated, Dan has contributed content to a dozen America’s Test Kitchen cookbooks, most recently executing and editing the test kitchen experiments for The Science of Good Cooking (October 2012). Dan cut his culinary teeth as an apprentice in Hungary before graduating first in his class from the Culinary Institute of America (CIA). After cooking in restaurants in New York City and Boston, however, he found his true calling: applying good science to create great recipes for the home cook. Follow him at @testcook.
Posts
SUPER QUICK VIDEO TIPS
April 26, 2013
Get every last bit of meat.
SUPER QUICK VIDEO TIPS
April 12, 2013
Juicy, tender leftovers isn't an oxymoron.
SUPER QUICK VIDEO TIPS
March 29, 2013
Pastry chefs use this lesser-known technique—why shouldn't you?
WILL BUILD FOR FOOD
March 21, 2013
Save yourself a trip to the taxidermist.
FIELD NOTES
May 2, 2012
Here piggy, piggy, piggy.
FIELD NOTES
May 1, 2012
We're itching to get our hands dirty.
SUPER QUICK VIDEO TIPS
February 23, 2012
Tips on solving the pasta-and-sauce puzzle.
SUPER QUICK VIDEO TIPS
February 16, 2012
Here's the secret to a roast chicken that's so crisp, it crackles.
SUPER QUICK VIDEO TIPS
February 2, 2012
If you have a broiler that heats unevenly, don't get burned—just grab some bread.
SUPER QUICK VIDEO TIPS
January 19, 2012
A briny little luxury in the palm of your hand.
DO IT YOURSELF
December 21, 2011
Stock up on eyedroppers—you’ll impress every last mixology nerd.
FIELD NOTES
December 16, 2011
The mastermind behind wd~50 talks molecular gastronomy and meat glue—and what it all means.
SUPER QUICK VIDEO TIPS
December 15, 2011
Achieve the steakhouse experience with supermarket beef and a little bit of patience.
SUPER QUICK VIDEO TIPS
November 24, 2011
Easy ways to ensure your cut produce looks fresh.
SUPER QUICK VIDEO TIPS
October 6, 2011
Here's how to easily skim the fat from stocks and broths—even if you don't have a fat separator.
SUPER QUICK VIDEO TIPS
September 15, 2011
This simple technique to extract terrific flavor from coffee is not just for fancy baristas anymore.
SUPER QUICK VIDEO TIPS
September 8, 2011
Here's your secret weapon for successfully stretching out homemade pizza dough.
DO IT YOURSELF
August 17, 2011
Caffeine nerds can rest (or wake) easy with a foolproof method for incredible iced coffee.
SUPER QUICK VIDEO TIPS
August 11, 2011
A piece of paper will tell you everything you need to know.
SUPER QUICK VIDEO TIPS
August 4, 2011
Break down heavy-duty prep work with efficiency (and a bit of pounding catharsis).