For those of us who dread cleaning up the kitchen, this innovative lazy man’s approach for homemade french fries is a godsend. It’s also darn good.

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• 15 M
• 2 H
• 4

This caffeinated incarnation of a classic chocolate cake comprises cocoa-y layers that take their jolt from a cup of joe and ample fudgy ganache that make everything, even chocolate cake, better.

• 50 M
• 2 H, 30 M
• 36

Sorta like a slice of pizza that’s folded in half to form a pocket, a calzone is a doughy bundle of indulgent loveliness. This one melds sausage, broccoli rabe, and ricotta cheese.

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• 1 H, 15 M
• 3 H
• 0

Portuguese tater tots. That’s how we think of this mashup of potatoes, chouriço, and onion that’s deep-fried until crisp and golden on the outside and impossibly airy yet rich on the inside.

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• 1 H, 15 M
• 1 H, 30 M
• 12

This Mexican carnitas recipe is authentic braised and fried pork that’s fall-apart-tender pork goodness ready for tacos.

• 20 M
• 2 H
• 104

Just thought we ought to issue the disclaimer that this whole grilled chicken recipe will ruin roast chicken for you. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.

• 30 M
• 2 H
• 6

Quite possibly the best mingling of blueberries, lemon, mascarpone cheese, and pastry to ever grace a dessert table. We swear it’s going to make you a legend among friends.

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• 15 M
• 2 H
• 0

Authentic barbecue flavor in your own backyard. No smoker required. No smoking experience required, either, for that matter.

• 30 M
• 6 H
• 4

How to make head-turning, crowd-pleasing ribs? Simple. Smoke ’em low and slow according to this straightforward and boozy recipe.

• 15 M
• 5 H
• 8

No artificial colors. No icky preservatives. Just a lotta charmingly shaped sprinkles in exactly the shades you desire.

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• 30 M
• 1 D
• 0

All natural. No artificial colors or flavors. Family friendly. Adult approved. And as delicious as any mint chip ice cream we’ve ever tasted.

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• 20 M
• 4 H
• 0

Hot enough to make you holler. That’s how they like their fried chicken in Nashville. Who are we to argue?

• 40 M
• 55 M
• 20

A whole hen plunked unceremoniously on a can and cooked on the grill or in the oven. A tailgating classic that’s simple and perfect—even when you’re not tailgating.

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• 25 M
• 1 H, 45 M
• 2

Pink preserves were never so pretty—or so easy—as this foolproof recipe that relies on just four ingredients and an occasional stir. No prior canning experience required.

• 45 M
• 2 H
• 85