LC Originals

There are pie crusts, and there's this crust--nutty, crisp, buttery, and oh-so-perfect for your favorite pie--sweet or savory.

Crispy, golden, sesame-topped shrimp toast that's just like what you'll find at your favorite Chinese restaurant.

Layers of vanilla cake take turns with oodles of coconut filling and the whole shebang is slathered with fluffy white icing. Uh, yes please!

Remember your mom telling you, "Pretty is as pretty does..."? This lovely elixir knows no distinction--it's just pretty through and through.

This Ooni pizza with Portuguese sausage and sheep's cheese has a smoky, spicy flavor that is great for pizza Fridays.

Why should you have to choose between chocolate and Oreo ice cream when they taste so magnificent together?

This incredible ice cream from tester Jennifer Jacobs has ribbons of Nutella swirled through peanut butter ice cream. Yes, it's every bit as divine as it sounds.

When we described this classic strawberry icebox cake as easy, we weren't kidding. A quick strawberry puree is layered with whipped cream and vanilla wafers and you're done. Easiest dessert ever.

Dark chocolate cookies, creamy caramel filling, and coconut collide in spectacular fashion to create the ultimate sandwich cookie.

This stealthy healthy salad combines arugula, fennel, red onion, and apple with a bright citrus dressing.

Open your fridge and take a good look. Whatcha got going on in there? Boil up some pasta, add whatever you want, and enjoy dinner again.

A cool, creamy version of our favorite pie. Pumpkin ice cream with chunks of crunchy crust and, get this, swirls of marshmallowy meringue.

Sometimes you don't need a big bird. This elegant riff on turkey dinner is a superb example of how a smaller celebration can still be over-the-top delish.

Upgrade your potato gratin with a little French onion flair. Layers of mushrooms and onions are slipped between potatoes and it all gets covered in cheese.

If you've been looking for a gorgeously cheesy, autumn side filled with potatoes, pumpkin, and lots of cheese, we've got good news for you. You're going to love it.

This isn't just an upgrade to French onion soup. This isn't just roasted chicken. It's an incredible combination of all the best parts of both, darling.

Superbly flavored and pretty elegant for a 30 minute dinner. Serve with crusty bread because the sauce is astoundingly good.

Creepy, kooky, mysterious, spooky. But not at all ooky--they're delicious little mummy themed treats that come together in a snap. And kids can help, too.

Even the most candy-obsessed could use a little healthy upgrade on Halloween. A slice of apple covered in chocolate hits all the sweet spots.

Sweet, crispy apples crown this elegant apple rose tart. The apples aren't baked, so their crisp bite of honey and citrus shine.