English Crumpets

Crumpets with butter. How very English. And how very enticing according to everyone who's tried this authentic homemade version.

1 hr 20 mins

Valentine’s Sugar Cookies

Sure, you could say it with flowers. Although if novelty is what you're after, these sweet little somethings that are crisp at the edges and chewy in the center are the ideal answer.

30 mins

Milky Way Tart

This tart remakes the famous candy bar with its milk chocolate mousse, chocolate curls, and luscious caramel drizzle. And it's surprisingly simple to make.

9 hrs

One-Bowl Mocha Brownies

If you're going to splurge on brownies, you may as well, you know, SPLURGE on brownies. But not in terms of effort or expense. Just taste. These brownies handle it splendidly.

45 mins

Burrata Cheese with Asparagus

A ridiculously rich, unthinkably creamy kin to mozzarella, burrata brings understated bling to every little thing. Prepare to swoon.

30 mins

Red Wine Onions

Meet your newest weeknight staple for when you want something a little special and impressive. Slightly sweet, deeply flavored, caramelized red onions doused with red wine.

2 hrs

Homemade Chicken Strips

"My new go-to chicken strips recipe, thanks to my kids' saying 'These are yummy!'" That's what we're hearing about this weeknight godsend.

25 mins

Steak and Ale Pies

Steak and ale. A classic duo. Though this may be a slightly different format than you're accustomed, it's just as indulgent as a steak and a pint alongside. Maybe more so.

5 hrs

Braised Pork in Red Chile Sauce

Our testers were smitten with this perfectly smoky and not-in-your-face spicy pork in red chile sauce from chef Rosa Martinez. It's a cinch to make. And a pleasure to make disappear.

2 hrs 45 mins

Bacon Fat Peanut Butter Cookies

Using bacon drippings in place of butter makes these can't-stop-at-just-one cookies both frugal and indulgent at the same time. And let's not overlook their salty, smoky, sweetly lovely taste.

45 mins

Football Cheese Ball

Going for a pigskin theme for the big game? You need this. Easy as can be to whip together and it's been described as being "disturbingly good." Too good, in fact, to let pass.

2 hrs 40 mins

Pretzel Rolls

You're gonna be astounded at just how easy pretzel rolls are to make at home. And yes, they taste like the real authentic German deal.

2 hrs 30 mins

Homemade Chili Powder

Store-bought chili powder doesn't touch this homemade rendition made in minutes from just four ingredients.

25 mins

Waffle Iron Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Dust off that waffle iron. You're going to want to make more than one of these supper-worthy sandwiches with crisped dimples and ooey, gooey interior. And no spattered stovetop to clean!

10 mins

Maple Syrup Snow

Indulge your inner Laura Ingalls Wilder with this charming caramel-like candy made by drizzling maple syrup onto fresh snow. Its provenance may be outdated but its appeal transcends time.

45 mins

Fried Rice With Leftovers

A superlative version of the classic clean-out-the-fridge stir-fry that reinvents leftovers. Beware the optional but addictive jalapeño garlic vinegar.

20 mins

Chicken Burrito Bowl

Easy. Healthy. And kids are proclaiming these to be better than taco night. Need we say more?!

1 hr

Sake Steamed Clams

These sake steamed clams from a restaurant chef are easier to prepare than you’d think. Japanese restaurant-worthy food at home.

1 hr 30 mins