Alexandra M., Recipe Tester

Simple. Seasonal. Sophisticated. Sassy. Sublime. All qualities we swoon to in a dessert. All found right here.

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• 5 M
• 15 M
• 16

A rhubarb sour made with gin is probably not how your grandma chose to use those sweetly tart spring stalks. Her loss.

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• 15 M
• 30 M
• 0

Baguette slathered with goat cheese and baked to toasty perfection with a can’t-mess-it-up vinaigrette and salad. Easy peasy.

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• 15 M
• 15 M
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“Super easy.” “Quite addictive.” “Divine.” That’s what folks are saying about these surprisingly seductive spiced pepitas.

• 10 M
• 45 M
• 12

We could blather on and on and on about this surprising (and stealthy healthy) riff on a Southern classic. But you best experience it for yourself.

• 15 M
• 50 M
• 47

Seriously, it’s so easy to make your own sausage. Insanely easy. And holy heck, does it taste phenomenal. No meat grinder required.

• 25 M
• 45 M
• 17

This natural alternative to fancy liquid dish soap is inexpensive, effective, and gentle on hands. Doesn’t get much more practical than that.

Pork wrapped in bacon and roasted until crisp outside and tender inside. Easy. Economical. On the table in 45 minutes. Any objections?

• 35 M
• 45 M
• 10

Most definitely not your grandma’s egg salad. It’s crammed full of gently caramelized onions and it’s sooo surprisingly lovely you won’t even miss the mayo. Swear.

• 10 M
• 45 M
• 14

Whether you need a no-fail romantic dinner for two or an impressive dinner party for more, here’s how to pull it off.

• 15 M
• 30 M
• 4

You’re going to swoon to the sharp, briny, citrusy flavors of this authentic Moroccan tagine. No special pot required.

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• 30 M
• 2 H, 15 M
• 2

“My new go-to sweet potato casserole.” “A keeper.” That’s what folks are saying about this insanely easy sweet potato casserole.

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• 30 M
• 1 H, 45 M
• 0

Call it what you will, this cocktail is equal parts Mexican Bloody Mary, riff on a michelada, and a simple but satisfying tomato beer.

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• 5 M
• 5 M
• 0

“The easiest panna cotta I have made.” “Absolutely delicious.” “Very dangerous.” That’s what folks are saying about this dessert.

• 15 M
• 4 H, 10 M
• 18