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Tom Aikens’ Chocolate Crepes

Tom Aikens’ Chocolate Crepes

French-y but not at all fuss-y, these superbly chocolate-y crepes satiate a certain je ne sais quoi come morning, noon, or night.

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  • 30 M
  • 45 M
  • 5
Ciabatta

Ciabatta

Every once in a while, along comes a loaf of bread that’s so rustic, so toothsome, so memorable it ruins every other bread experience. Here’s that loaf.

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  • 30 M
  • 4 H, 20 M
  • 9
Biga

Biga

Behind every unforgettable loaf of Italian bread you’ve daintily nibbled or hungrily inhaled is a biga, or starter dough, just like this one. Nonna not included.

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  • 20 M
  • 6 H, 20 M
  • 4
Pate Brisee

Pate Brisee

Grandmothers tend to know a thing or three about pastry. Flakey, tender, buttery pastry. Witness this world-renowned chef’s recipe from his trusted grand-mère.

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  • 15 M
  • 2 H
  • 0
Candied Carrots

Candied Carrots

Sometimes carrots aren’t quite as sweet as we’d like them to be. This kid-tested tactic takes care of that occasional oops on the part of Mother Nature.

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  • 5 M
  • 15 M
  • 11
Banana Bread French Toast

Banana Bread French Toast

That’s right. A behemoth stack of French toast made from–believe it–thick-sliced banana bread. Sort of makes you believe in Santa, too, doesn’t it?

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  • 20 M
  • 20 M
  • 5
Basic White Cake

Basic White Cake

We beg to differ with the name of this fetching creation, as it’s far too easy to mistake “basic” for “blah.” Far more fitting, we think, is “best white cake.”

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  • 25 M
  • 45 M
  • 16
Dutch Baby

Dutch Baby

Not to jinx things, but everyone who’s made this little lovely is lauding it as the airiest, most perfect puffed pancake they’ve met. Just thought you should know.

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  • 5 M
  • 30 M
  • 44
Simple Spaghetti

Simple Spaghetti

Think you’ve got nothing on hand for a no-stress supper? Think again.

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  • 15 M
  • 15 M
  • 13
Valentine’s Sugar Cookies

Valentine’s Sugar Cookies

Sure, you could say it with flowers. Although if novelty is what you’re after, a bouquet isn’t exactly the answer. These sweet little somethings, on the other hand…

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  • 15 M
  • 30 M
  • 23
Steamed Veggies in Parchment Parcels

Steamed Veggies in Parchment Parcels

Need a savvy, sophisticated, make-ahead, eat-your-veggies strategy that works for kids and adults? Look no further for a side that does all that with flair.

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  • 10 M
  • 25 M
  • 18
Vegan Chocolate Cake

Vegan Chocolate Cake

Yup. It’s vegan. It’s also chocolate through and through. Dare you to guess which of these traits is inspiring both omnivores and vegans alike to swoon.

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  • 20 M
  • 1 H, 30 M
  • 13
Monster Chocolate M&M Cookies

Monster Chocolate M&M Cookies

These chocolatey sensations–with their crisp edges and chewy centers–are monstrous in size as well as their lineup of kooky ingredients.

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  • 20 M
  • 1 H
  • 10
Red Chili and Cheddar Crackers

Red Chili and Cheddar Crackers

These can’t-stop-eating-them crackers boast actual aged Cheddar cheesiness. Stain-your-fingers faux Cheez-It-ness just can’t compete.

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  • 20 M
  • 2 H
  • 12
Blue Cheese Dip

Blue Cheese Dip

Tired of settling for an ordinary blue cheese dip where you practically need a search party to find the few chunks of cheese swimming around in mayo? This one won’t disappoint.

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  • 5 M
  • 5 M
  • 3
Thai Chile-Vinegar Sauce | <em>Nam Som</em>

Thai Chile-Vinegar Sauce | Nam Som

A little tart, a little sweet, and a little hot, this Thai staple is both dipping and drizzling sauce. One taste and you’ll understand why it’s a classic.

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  • 5 M
  • 5 M
  • 0
Maple Syrup Snow

Maple Syrup Snow

Embrace your inner Laura Ingalls Wilder with this quaint, toffee-like sweet. Its provenance may be outdated, but its appeal transcends time.

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  • 35 M
  • 45 M
  • 23
Satsuma Orange Cake

Satsuma Orange Cake

Looks like an upside-down cake. Tastes like an upside-down cake. Yet this cake couldn’t be more right-side up, with no scary moment of wrecking, er, reckoning.

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  • 30 M
  • 1 H, 30 M
  • 16
Flaky Croissants

Flaky Croissants

Trust us. When there’s an obscenely buttery, flakey, made-from-scratch croissant before you, you’ll be glad you didn’t run out to the corner bakery.

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  • 45 M
  • 3 H
  • 22
Blood Orange Marmalade

Blood Orange Marmalade

Find yourself a little melancholy at the impending end of citrus season? Extend the ephemeral with these puckery–and perfect–preserves.

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  • 45 M
  • 1 H, 30 M
  • 16