valentine’s day

Who knew Katharine Hepburn was as agile at baking as acting? These brownies make us think maybe she missed her true calling.

• (11)
• 10 M
• 1 H
• 41

So long, noodles that are buried beneath heavy cream sauces. This shrimp and leek pasta is made with a barely-there broth enhanced by the sweetness of leeks.

• (2)
• 30 M
• 30 M
• 5

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.

• Quick Glance
• 40 M
• 1 H, 30 M
• 0

Think a recipe for roast asparagus isn’t necessary? We thought so, too…until we tried this. Lovely spears time after time. Not at all mushy. And never tough.

• (3)
• 5 M
• 25 M
• 12

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.

• Quick Glance
• 15 M
• 15 M
• 0

That’s right. A behemoth stack of French toast made from—believe it—thickly sliced banana bread. Sort of makes you believe in magic, doesn’t it?

• (2)
• 20 M
• 20 M
• 7

No-bake cake doesn’t get any easier than this funfetti fudge that’s complete with a semisweet chocolate “cake” layer, a white chocolate “frosting” layer, and sprinkles galore.

• (2)
• 25 M
• 4 H, 45 M
• 8

Yeah, yeah, we know. You don’t need a recipe for mashed Yukon Golds with butter, milk, and salt. Or so you think. Try this and get back to us.

• (2)
• 20 M
• 45 M
• 6

Because nothing says love like cheesy pasta magnificence, in particular, this baked macaroni and cheese recipe, which is one of the best we’ve ever had.

• (3)
• 30 M
• 1 H, 15 M
• 8

A theatrical departure from the norm, these diaphanous beauties shatter dramatically as they deliver untold caramelized, bittersweet chocolate goodness.

• (5)
• 20 M
• 45 M
• 20