Ropa vieja is a magic act of sorts. Slowly braised beef and a handful of ingredients become more sumptuous than the sum of its parts.
Alexandra Burghardt, Recipe Tester
A list of all the recipes Alexandra Burghardt has tested.
Tikka Masala Lentils
Given the dozen enthusiastic reviews we receivved from our testers, these Instant Pot tikka masala lentils are your answer to a quick and healthy weeknight dinner.
Homemade Labneh with Za’atar
Soft cheese dreams are made of labneh, which is ultra lush, creamy, and tangy. You may find you need to stop yourself from spreading it on everything.
Roasted Carrots and Cabbage with Gochujang
Swear you’ll forget you’re eating healthy with these crisp-edged carrots and cabbage that are burnished to tempting heights after being slathered with an iconic Korean spice paste.
Candied Sweet Potatoes
Real-deal candied sweet potatoes that are, yes, indecently sweet in that traditional Southern way. Yet they’re also spiced just so to satisfy in more way than one.
Beef Stew with Red Wine
An Italian tradition that, in true form, transforms simple ingredients into something sublime.
Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini
Whole roasted cauliflower takes center stage when painted with tahini, garlic, and pistachios and roasted until tender on the inside, spiffy on the outside.
Instant Pot Lentil Soup
Inexpensive everyday ingredients become incredibly satiating and comforting with very little effort. You know, in that rustic French home cooking sorta way.
Vegan Fudge Brownies
Proof that spectacularly fudgy, messily gooey, intensely chocolatey brownies can be made without butter or eggs.
Vegan Apple Cake with Maple Chai Glaze
Perfectly spiced. Simple to make. Welcome any time of day or night. And so lovely no one will EVER guess it’s vegan. Swear.
Breakfast Sandwich
An unconventional riff on the ever-popular breakfast sandwich that’s healthier than most, easy as can be, and satisfying as all get out.