Hummingbird Cake
May 18, 2012 by Sara Foster
Sweet as nectar. That’s what we think of this Southern classic that’s a ridiculously rich, sweet stack of pineapple, coconut, bananas, and pecans aplenty.
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- 25 M
- 1 H
- 12
Pureed Pea Soup with Mint
May 15, 2012 by Mona Talbott
With all due respect to Kermit, being green has never been so easy–nor so darn enticing–as this simple, savvy, spring-y sweet pea soup.
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- 30 M
- 45 M
- 1
Mommom’s Chocolate Bourbon-Spiked Banana Bread
May 10, 2012 by Joy Wilson
No matter what its title, this little life-changer of a recipe isn’t quite Mommom’s, er, your grandma’s banana bread. It’s better.
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- 25 M
- 1 H, 30 M
- 14
Rigatoni with Artichokes, Garlic, and Olives
May 08, 2012 by Gino D'Acampo
A simple-but-not-simpleminded, weeknight-friendly, company-worthy, subtle-but-not-insiped pasta concoction. Swoon.
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- 20 M
- 30 M
- 10
Burrata with Asparagus, Pine Nuts, and Golden Raisins
May 03, 2012 by Chester Hastings
A ridiculously rich, unthinkably creamy kin to mozzarella, burrata brings understated bling to every little thing. Prepare to swoon.
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- 30 M
- 30 M
- 6
Easy Rhubarb Jam
May 02, 2012 by Amy Pennington
Pink never seemed so pretty. Or so easy peasy. These fetching rhubarb preserves rely on just four ingredients and an occasional stir. No prior canning experience required.
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- 45 M
- 1 H
- 26
Salt-Roasted Potatoes
Apr 18, 2012 by Mourad Lahlou
This recipe turns out obscenely aromatic, ridiculously moist spuds the likes of which you ain’t ever seen before. And you thought potatoes were boring.
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- 40 M
- 1 H, 25 M
- 4
Semolina Pizza Dough
Apr 16, 2012 by Brigit Binns
A little semolina goes a looooong way in lending this dough an easy-to-knead workability and a surprisingly tooth-sinking texture. (You heard us. Tooth-sinking.)
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- 20 M
- 2 H, 15 M
- 1
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
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
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
Mai Tai and Blue Hawaiian Cocktails
Mar 19, 2012 by Rick Rodgers
Get out your go go boots, halter tops, and paper cocktail umbrellas. The ’60s are back. In a big way. And they’re groovier than ever.
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- 5 M
- 5 M
- 3
Black Coffee Ice Cream
Mar 16, 2012 by Jeni Britton Bauer
Know how every once in a while you taste something that’s so insanely satiating that a single spoonful pretty much satisfies? Nah, neither do we. Pass the ice cream, please.
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- 25 M
- 35 M
- 12
Pan Boxty
Mar 13, 2012 by Darina Allen
A precursor to hash browns, pan boxty is shamelessly simple and flagrantly frugal. Can’t say as we’ve improved any on this Irish classic.
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- 20 M
- 1 H
- 6
Twice-Baked Potatoes with Irish Cheddar
Mar 12, 2012 by Rick Tramonto
You may have had twice-baked potatoes before, but we bet they weren’t anything like this lovely little Irish-inflected spud.
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- 20 M
- 2 H, 30 M
- 7



















































