Roasted Salmon with Dill Sauce
Apr 11, 2012 by Barbara Kafka
Stunning in its simplicity, this whole roast salmon makes for a pretty (and pretty impressive) presentation. And that’s to say nothing of its super suppleness.
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- 20 M
- 1 H, 45 M
- 6
Roasted Asparagus
Apr 10, 2012 by Eva Longoria
Thinking a recipe for roast asparagus isn’t necessary? We thought so, too…until we tried this uber-reliable technique. Perfect spears, time after time.
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- 5 M
- 25 M
- 11
Lemon and Thyme Risotto
Apr 09, 2012 by Richard Bertinet
A lilt of lemon and hints of thyme dance throughout this simple risotto, which our testers tout as the best they’ve ever tasted. But don’t just take our word for it…
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- 30 M
- 30 M
- 18
Smashed Potatoes
Apr 03, 2012 by Sara Kate Gillingham-Ryan
Before you roll your eyes and mutter, “Do I need another mashed potato recipe?” you must try these simple, sinful, pleasingly chunky smashed spuds. (The answer, by the way, is yes.)
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- 5 M
- 30 M
- 16
Coconut Angel Food Cake
Mar 30, 2012 by Kimberly Reiner | Jenna Sanz-Agero
Not just the stuff of sweet memories, angel food cake is still in fashion–and still fashionably simple to whip up. Truly heaven sent.
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- 45 M
- 1 H, 35 M
- 16
Spring Asparagus and Asiago Gratin
Mar 28, 2012 by Domenica Marchetti
Here’s an easy, elegant way to coax stalky asparagus to goodness, with cheese and bread crumbs concealing all manner of out-of-season vegetal sins.
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- 10 M
- 30 M
- 16
Buttermilk Drop Biscuits
Mar 27, 2012 by The Lodge Company
“The best biscuits I’ve ever had.” That’s what many, many of our testers are saying about these very simple, very old-fashioned, very buttery biscuits.
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- 15 M
- 35 M
- 19
Dyed Easter Eggs
Mar 26, 2012 by Renee Schettler Rossi
Little hands, ginormous expectations. Makes us want to ditch the fizzy little tablets loaded with artificial dyes for something more natural. Hello, kitchen scraps.
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- 15 M
- 45 M
- 5
Frittata with Leeks and Herbs
Mar 26, 2012 by Rick Rodgers
A slinky little something to slip into, one that comes together easily and elegantly, impresses guests and family, works anytime of day, and sullies but a single skillet.
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- 30 M
- 45 M
- 6
Overnight Egg and Cheese Strata
Mar 26, 2012 by Sarah Copeland
Given that its overnight rest insists you make this simple strata ahead of time, it sort of screams for a lazy Sunday morning, don’t you think?
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- 20 M
- 1 H
- 7
Feather Light Rolls
Mar 26, 2012 by The Lodge Company
These exceptionally airy pull-apart rolls bake up crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, and, yes, light as a feather through and through.
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- 20 M
- 2 H
- 7
Coca Cola Brisket
Mar 26, 2012 by Sara Roahen | John T. Edge
A Southern classic, this heartachingly tender brisket draws on just four ingredients, including, um, a can of Coca Cola. Tasting is, truly, understanding. Trust us.
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- 15 M
- 3 H, 25 M
- 11
Fresh Whole Milk “Ricotta”
Mar 23, 2012 by Melissa Hamilton
Remember that nursery rhyme about Little Miss Muffett sitting on a tuffet? We only recently realized how savvy that sassy gal was, relishing her whey.
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- 30 M
- 2 H
- 14
Ricotta Cheesecake from Rome’s Jewish Quarter
Mar 23, 2012 by Melissa Hamilton
This is prettier and more puddinglike than we’re accustomed to in a cheesecake. But no complaints here. None whatsoever.
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- 20 M
- 1 H
- 20
Angel White Icing
Mar 22, 2012 by Kimberly Reiner | Jenna Sanz-Agero
Never before has a cake been smothered in such cloudlike perfection, er, confection as this billowy white icing and its graceful swoop and swirls.
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- 25 M
- 35 M
- 0
Sweet Potato Wedges
Mar 21, 2012 by Allison Fishman
These subtly spiced, lightly crisped sweet potato wedges will have everyone clamoring for more–and, we dare say, no one guessing they’re healthful.
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- 10 M
- 35 M
- 26
Rose’s Favorite Flaky & Tender Pie Crust
Mar 20, 2012 by Rose Levy Beranbaum
Rose Levy Beranbaum shares her recipe for easy, tender, flaky, cream cheese pie pastry. You’re welcome.
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- 15 M
- 1 H
- 0
Creamy Onion Tart
Mar 20, 2012 by Jean-Georges Vongerichten
This tart wooed and wowed us with its sophistication, simplicity, and sturdiness. And unlike that other round eggy thing in a crust, this certainly won’t call into question anyone’s manhood.
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- 20 M
- 40 M
- 10
Classic Martini
Mar 19, 2012 by Renee Schettler Rossi
The classic martini–you know, the one sipped throughout decades past–dispenses with questions of shaken or stirred, dirty or dry. It just is what it is.
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- 5 M
- 5 M
- 0
Not-from-a-Box Macaroni and Cheese
Mar 19, 2012 by Rick Rodgers
Incomparably better than what comes out of a box, this mac n cheese is so darn good, it may even be better than what Mom used to make. Velveeta optional.
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- 20 M
- 1 H
- 7



















































