Anne Leslie, Recipe Tester

A list of all the recipes Anne Leslie has tested.

An oval platter topped with spaghetti with raw tomatoes and a couple of spoons on the side.

Spaghetti with Raw Tomatoes

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Summer at its simplest, not to mention its most splendid. Five minutes of effort yield a meal that rivals round-trip tickets to Italy.

A small bowl of cinnamon gelato with cinnamon sticks next to it on white marble surface.

Cinnamon Gelato

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Cinnamon is the solo act in this sophisticated but simple gelato. Creamy, indulgent, and complex tasting, this gelato is sure to become a new favorite.

Three glass jars partially filled with pesto Genovese.

Pesto Genovese

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A spoon-it-straight-from-the-jar-and-slather-it-on-everything sauce with the taste of tradition, the seduction of sophistication.

Eight mini hog dogs wrapped in puff pastry on a parchment lined baking sheet

Pigs in a Blanket

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Without further ado or feigned guilt, allow us to reacquaint you with a long-lost childhood friend.

Slices of cider-basted venison with roasted potatoes and red cabbage on a yellow plate.

Cider-Basted Venison

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What makes this recipe special is the venison is basted with an apple-cinnamon cider, giving the peppery character of the venison a deeply autumnal flavor.

Ham Hock and Split Pea Soup

Split Pea Soup with Ham Hock

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A classic split pea soup gussied up with smoky ham hocks for a substantial supper. Can be made gratifyingly thick or pleasingly thin.