America’s Test Kitchen came up with a painless way to avoid soggy squash (squashy squashes?) that makes a lovely, zingy side dish. It’s a splendid way to get your veggies.
Baked Mac and Cheese with Bread Crumbs
Because nothing says love like cheesy pasta magnificence. This baked mac ‘n cheese, with Colby, Cheddar, and crisp, buttery bread crumbs can be made ahead of time, too.
Thai Chili Jam
A lovely jar of sweet, funky heat for those of you who love anything with a little extra kick. Add a little (or a lot, you spice fanatics) to anything you fancy.
Orzo Salad with Grilled Vegetables
A light dinner for when you just can’t face the thought of heating up your kitchen in the summer. Just slice and grill your way to a sublimely citrusy, veggie-filled pasta salad.
Dark Chocolate Cream Pie
Not so cloyingly sweet than the chocolate cream pie of our childhood, this dark chocolate beauty is a spectacularly satisfying remake of a classic.
Whole-Wheat Sandwich Bread
Homemade bread that’s healthy but doesn’t taste it. Light, airy, and appealing even to kids, this is the recipe you’ve been seeking.
Stovetop Mac and Cheese
Creamy, cheesy, and no processed ingredients like in the boxed stuff? Yes please. America’s Test Kitchen’s mac and cheese delivers all of that.
Chewy Chocolate Brownies
Craving chewy chocolate brownies? America’s Test Kitchen has a splendid version that’s got some seriously amped-up flavor.
Easy Chicken Enchiladas
An uber-quick and less traditional approach to chicken enchiladas gets you a tasty dinner, weeknight or not. The secret? Your toaster oven.
Butter Basted Fish with Garlic and Thyme
A rich and indulgent yet quick and crazy quick approach to cooking fish. Done in 20 minutes. Who loves you?!
Grilled Pork Skewers with Five Spice
Just because you put dinner on the table pronto doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice anything in terms of satisfaction. Not at all. The proof is here.
Pan Roasted Tarragon Chicken
The unexpected combination of cider vinegar and tarragon makes this classic French chicken dinner impressively spectacular.
Unstuffed Pasta Shells with Butternut Squash
Looking for an unfussy pasta dish? This lush squash and leek skillet pasta is unstuffed, cheese-topped, and looking for love.
New Mexican Red Pork Chili
This riff on carne adovada is a lazy cook’s dream come true. Red pork chili with layers of flavor? Yes, please. Set-it-and-forget-it comfort food.
How to Make Homemade Whole-Grain Mustard
Easy. Inexpensive. No preservatives. Few ingredients. Ample uses. You may never go back to store-bought mustard.
Pan Seared Chicken Breast
Shatteringly crisp skin. Tender meat. And a stovetop that isn’t spattered with grease. This is gonna change your weeknight chicken game.
Broiled Broccoli Rabe
“My husband even asked for seconds!” That’s what we’re hearing about this easy-peasy approach to incorporating more healthful yet not-at-all off-putting greens into your every day.
Roasted Cod With Lemon and Potatoes
“The epitome of success.” “Simple yet elegant.” “I definitely will be making this again and again.” That’s what folks are saying about this recipe. Sorta makes you forget it’s healthy.
Provençale Fish Soup
A simple fish stew that’s elegant yet effortless in that maddening French manner. (You know how French women just toss that scarf and it looks so elegant? Like that.)
Pan Seared Scallops
Perhaps the easiest and most elegant dinner conceivable. Here’s how to cook your pricey (and worth every penny) sea scallops to perfection.