Amy Wilschut, Recipe Tester

“This was beyond the best carrot cake I have ever had.” That’s what we’re hearing about this cake, which ingeniously relies on puréed, rather than grated, carrots.

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.

Creamy yet refreshing and made mostly with leeks, stock, cream, and lots of dill. This Turkish-style soup is topped with creamy feta and paprika.

Behold warm tortillas piled high with sweet pulled pork, spicy chipotle coleslaw, and tangy barbecue sauce. We bet you can’t stop at one.

And you thought that boxed yellow cake mix and canned chocolate frosting you inhaled as a kid was good. This version may make you rethink your childhood.

Naan bread is good. Really, really good. And then GBBO’s Chetna Makan takes it up a notch with cheese and chiles, making us rethink everything we knew about flavor.

Hallelujah, come on get happy. These babies take just a bit of time to put together and a mere 10 minutes to cook. Grab a plate and belly up to the grill, kids.

A tender coffee cake with a lovely layer of chocolate streusel running through the middle. A little surprise that takes this cake over the top.

This brilliant sandwich works with any pulled pork you’ve got, leftover or freshly smoked. But trust us, you won’t be able to make these fast enough to keep up with the demand.

Perfect for lovers of Indian spices as well as those who want a gentle introduction to that cuisine. Full of flavor yet not overly spicy.