Amy Wilschut

This lofty cake is so crammed full of chocolate and butter and air, there's no room for flour--although we made sure to leave space for ample swoops of softly whipped cream.

Give your favorite veggies some smoky char on the grill, then toss them with plenty of fresh herbs and a tangy vinaigrette for an easy, healthy side.

Why should you have to choose between chocolate and Oreo ice cream when they taste so magnificent together?

These authentic empanadas are filled with ground beef, onions, raisins, olives, and hard-boiled eggs. They're just like what you'd find at a street vendor in Chile. See for yourself.

A marinade of soy sauce, stout, onion, and garlic takes your average roast chicken dinner to new heights.

We can't stop singing the praises of this stunning dessert that tops a rich, citrusy olive oil cake with balsamic macerated strawberries and whipped cream. We bet you won't be able to stop, either.

With its prosciutto and luxurious Fontina combo, this is like an updated chicken cordon bleu. (And you get a great cheese pull, too!)

Tender roasted chicken legs, sautéed fennel and onions are brightened with briny olives and a pop of lemon in this cozy dinner.

This version of the classic does away with the traditional flour coating. What's left are pure, clean flavors that work for everyone.

A sweet little side dish that combines crispy smashed potatoes with the intoxicating flavors of Indian spices. And that cilantro yogurt? Outstanding!

If world peace was possible just from chocolate, cocoa nibs, and bits of raspberry in a sablé biscuit, well, things would be a lot different. Start baking and change the world.

Antoni Porowski's easy-peasy pasta dinner takes pre-roasted chicken and a pile of noodles, and makes a delish dinner. Carrots, bacon, cream, and cheese round it out.

Nachos are always a welcome dinner--or snack--but sometimes you want something even more special. A base of crisp potato nuggets are just the thing.

Sam Sifton's recipe for sloppy Joes is quick and, honestly, quite superb. Full of flavor and just as messy as you remember. And just as tasty.

Craving chewy chocolate brownies? America's Test Kitchen has a splendid version that's got some seriously amped-up flavor.

An irresistible, international slow-cooker meal that will entice you all afternoon with its aroma.

Tender, flavorsome, and moreish chuck roast that's ready in half the time. Tuck it into tacos, pile it on top of rice, devour it anyway you please.

Pork chops, simple and satisfying, are what you get with this simple, lightly spiced lovelies cook in no time. Burnished on the outside, juicy on the inside, and flavorful through and through.

Think sugar cookie meets margarita. Or something like that. And just as difficult to stop at a single taste.

Luscious. Magical. Perfect. Dreamy. Airy. Coconutty. Lovely. That's what we're hearing from folks who've tried this easy peasy coconut sheet cake.