Amy Iacopi, Recipe Tester

Sweet, salty, savory–this salad has ‘em all, with each element perfectly in sync with the others. And without any guesswork on your part. That’s a good thing.

• 15 M
• 2 H
• 2

They look like fudgsicles. They taste like fudgesicles. Yet they’re made cocoa, coconut milk, and honey so you don’t even have to do that thing where you pretend that something’s healthy. Because it actually is.

• 10 M
• 2 H, 10 M
• 16

This Mexican carnitas recipe is authentic braised and fried pork that’s fall-apart-tender pork goodness ready for tacos.

• 20 M
• 2 H
• 104

Say so long to sad, soggy, store-bought pastries. Hello, easy and irresistibly flaky pastries oozing with summer fruit awesomeness.

• Quick Glance
• 15 M
• 40 M
• 0

A classic spring coupling, this melding of rhubarb and strawberries takes the form of sweet tart pie filling burbling beneath ginger-inflected goodness.

• 30 M
• 3 H
• 17

“Simple.” “Perfect.” “The moistest chicken with the crispest skin we’ve ever had.” That’s what folks are saying about this recipe.

• 5 M
• 45 M
• 14

Dust off that waffle iron. You’re going to want to give these crisped dimples and the ooey, gooey cheese they contain a whirl.

• 5 M
• 10 M
• 14

An exceptionally tender roast and crisp-as-can-be roasted potatoes that will make any meal memorable beyond words.

• 30 M
• 2 H
• 4

At long last, a slice of pumpkin pie can be considered complete in and of itself—no dollop of whipped cream required. Pumpkin and meringue. So happy together.

• 25 M
• 3 H, 15 M
• 12

What we adore most about roast chicken? The fix-it-and-forget-about-it-ness of it. That and the countless ways to fancy it up. Here, one of our fuss-free favorites.

• 35 M
• 1 H, 55 M
• 19

Normally we have an issue with people talking fresh to us. But in the case of these agua frescas, or fresh flavored waters, we’re all ears.

• Quick Glance
• 10 M
• 1 H, 25 M
• 8

A classic, perfected. (Yes, we know, you’ve been promised this before by others. But we mean it.)

• 15 M
• 1 D, 1 H
• 29

All the scintillating, fall-off-the-bone magnificence of smoked ribs. None of the standing outside in the snow or sleet to tend your grill or smoker.

• 25 M
• 6 H, 45 M
• 31

“Wow!” “Off-the-charts good!” “Divine.” “Amazingly juicy and tender.” “A definite keeper.” That’s what folks are saying about these grilled and subtly spiced chops. Sorta makes you want to try ’em, eh?

• Quick Glance
• 10 M
• 25 M
• 6