Slightly sweet, fudgy, and full of bittersweet chocolatey goodness. Certain to satisfy both the kid and the grown-up in your house—and in you.

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• 30 M
• 3 H, 20 M
• 4

We’re hearing that this red velvet cake recipe with its mascarpone and cream cheese frosting surpasses all other renditions. Judge for yourself.

• (3)
• 1 H
• 2 H
• 32

When you want the taste of cinnamon rolls but don’t have the time (or yeast!), enter these shortcut lovelies laced with spice and lavished with cream cheese icing.

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• 40 M
• 1 H, 10 M
• 11

Fried chicken as you’ve never, ever experienced. Waffle-battered thighs are fried until crisp and doused with a spiked syrup that boasts a sweet heat.

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• 45 M
• 1 H
• 2

We dubbed these lovelies “stealthy healthy” cuz they’re creamy, satiating, unadulterated loveliness would never lead you to believe they’re actually healthy.

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• 10 M
• 2 H
• 16

This year, the state fair comes to you. Corn dog goodness in just 25 minutes. And with nary any effort. Seriously. Here’s proof.

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• 25 M
• 25 M
• 4

A simple trick that accentuates the sweetness inherent in late-summer stone fruit. And then amplifies it even more with honey and pepper.

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• 10 M
• 15 M
• 0

Simple works. That’s the lesson behind this subtle, delicate classic encountered on menus throughout Manhattan. And so easy to make at home.

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• 20 M
• 40 M
• 0

Get your aggression out in genteel fashion by making smashed cucumbers and then letting them soak up some sesame and soy goodness.

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• 15 M
• 45 M
• 0

Finally, a streusel-sprinkled coffee cake that lives up to its namesake ingredient thanks to an espresso-laced ribbon through its sour cream base.

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• 45 M
• 2 H, 15 M
• 0