Amy Wilschut, Recipe Tester

This pumpkin soup gets a boost from apples and a bite from a cupful of Irish cider. The soup, with its intense pumpkin flavor, makes for great fall fare.

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.

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?

Kids can’t resist these sweet little somethings. That includes the kid in all of us.

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

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!)