Test Kitchen: Behind the Scenes

The Test Kitchen perfects each of our thousands of recipes to be delicious and doable. Here, we share what it takes to become a Southern Living recipe.

Rating the Recipe
Photo: Jennifer Davick

Rating the Recipe

The staff votes on a rating for each recipe after their discussion. A single number sets apart the good from the great: 1, 1+, 2, 2+, or 3—with 1 being the lowest. All recipes that run in the magazine receive at least a 2, and only the very best recipes receive a 3. About 30% of recipes will be tweaked and retested at least once.

Did you know? The staff takes one to two bites to taste test each recipe.

 


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