Breakfast

Calling this crazy indulgent Monte Cristo a leftover ham sandwich is like saying Julia Child could cook pretty decent.

Crostata loosely translates from Italian as "the easiest riff on pie ever." (Not really.) Which means you could—and should—toss it together countless times during rhubarb's crazy short season.

Let's dispense with all the talk about Proust and time and just revel in these lemony little lovelies, shall we?

Thicker than crêpes, thinner than buttermilk pancakes, and lovely with toppings savory or sweet.

If you didn't already know that these light, fluffy, nutty buckwheat pancakes are good for you, we swear you wouldn't guess it from the taste.

This bourbon-imbued after-dinner drink, a variation on classic Irish coffee, is guaranteed to make everything alright. Or at least seem it in the moment.

We like to think of cheese blintzes as the original breakfast burritos, though truth be told we like them just as well for dessert.

"An absolute knockout!" "Wowzers!" "Incredibly moist." "Just like banana bread." That's what our tough-to-please recipe testers are saying about this recipe.

"Moist and rich and not too sweet and airy." "Delicious, indulgent, adult- and kid-pleasing." "Perfect." That's what folks are saying about this.

Forget the mixed nuts and nachos. This maple bacon is what we care to toss back while sipping a beer and

Never again be tempted to anonymously leave summer squash or zucchini from your garden on your neighbor's front porch.

Call it what you will, this cocktail is equal parts Mexican Bloody Mary, riff on a michelada, and a simple but satisfying tomato beer.

A soulful and satiating quiche that goes perfectly with chilled wine at supper. Or with even more wine at brunch.

Scented with star anise, not overly sweet, and just 25 minutes from start to finish. Talk about our sorta summer dessert.

Buttery and crumbly in the best possible way, these crazy easy bars have all the taste—but none of the fuss—of the classic linzer tart.

Skillet cake is moist and tender and sweet (not too sweet, though) and sorta like upside-down cake except it's right-side up.

A magnificently indulgent omelet for two that's exactly what you make when you're feeling like reveling in something simple yet still sophisticated and is perfect at any time of day.

A rustic galette can be charmingly misshapen yet loses none of its appeal—and is unspeakably easier to make than pie. And it's still impressive. Pretty easy math.

Seriously, it's so easy to make your own sausage. Insanely easy. And holy heck, does it taste phenomenal. No meat grinder required.

An insanely practical and easy way to put to use any leftover ham and odd bits of cheese from the holiday.