Place to perfect a recipe

TESTKITCHEN

Think of a professional space where chefs experiment with flavors and techniques before a dish makes it to the menu—it’s not a restaurant, but where the magic happens behind the scenes.

The clue "Place to perfect a recipe" hints at a space where cooking is experimented with and refined. "Test kitchen" is a literal term for a professional or home setup where recipes are tried, adjusted, and perfected before finalizing. The answer is written as one word, "TESTKITCHEN," which is common in crosswords to fit the grid. Think of cooking shows or food labs where chefs tweak dishes—that’s the idea.