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Cinnamon Raisin Bagels

Whip up a batch of these warmly spiced homemade bagels on the weekend and look forward to breakfast all week long.

12 hrs

Green Beans with Bacon and Shallots

Green beans and mushrooms are a classic recipe combination. Adding bacon to the mix creates an unbeatable trio of flavors. A terrific side dish or salad.

45 mins

Thankful Butterscotch Cake

What's with the thankfulness, you ask? For starters, this sleek, sophisticated, tender-crumbed cake smothered in butterscotch and stacked to the heavens.

2 hrs

Roasted Bone Marrow

Though traditionally a first course, bone marrow is sufficient enough to be both first course and last course. And maybe each course in between.

12 hrs 30 mins

Chocolate Chip Cookie Crisps

Crisp as a cracker. Less sweet than a cookie. And certain to be safe from the kids as they have a distinct adult dark chocolate allure.

2 hrs 20 mins

Carnitas ~ Mexican Braised Pork

This Mexican carnitas recipe is authentic braised and fried pork that makes for conversation-stopping, fall-apart-tender awesomeness.

2 hrs

Five-Spice Chicken Wings

Whatever the occasion, whether game day or late-night craving, these unconventionally spiced wings will handle your hankering.

40 mins

8 Memorial Day Must Haves

Our picks for those of you who, in lieu of having a backyard packed with friends for Memorial Day, may wish to opt for a simple yet sophisticated picnic in a different location.

Lemon Drizzle Cake

Soon to be known as "what's for dessert tonight" in your house, this old-fashioned dessert made from everyday ingredients takes its name from a simple glaze that makes the cake.

45 mins

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Spiced Chocolate Truffles

At last, spiced chocolate truffles made with dark chocolate that taste delectable, are easy to make, and—believe it!—nutrient dense. Our prayers have been answered.

2 hrs 30 mins

Braised Cranberry Beans with Chorizo

Folks are literally receiving high fives from people at the table for these braised beans. Yes, high fives. For braised beans. THAT'S how damn good they are.

1 hr 50 mins

Clementine Cake

Looks like upside-down cake. Tastes like upside-down cake. Yet this sticky citrusy dessert couldn't be more right side up as far as we're concerned.

1 hr 30 mins

Shredded Beef Taco Bar

A taco extravaganza that's one part classic Mexican cooking, two parts slightly unconventional toppings, and all parts surprisingly simple to toss together.

5 hrs

Phyllo Crisps

We can imagine all manner of occasions where this easy, last-minute phyllo phenom would be welcome. Can't you?

1 hr

Classic Beef Meatballs

Know that little ditty about how some poor hungry soul's meatballs were lost when somebody sneezed? It always makes us sad.

1 hr

Instant Pot Pork Stew with Hominy

Want a comforting, stewy, subtly-spiced bowlful of pork and hominy gorgeousness as soon as possible? Relax, we’ve got you covered.

1 hr 15 mins