Annie A., Recipe Tester

Proof that spectacularly fudgy, messily gooey, intensely chocolatey brownies can be made without butter or eggs.

• Quick Glance
• 20 M
• 3 H, 55 M
• 0

Shallots take on a dulcet, docile personality when slowly coaxed to a caramelized brown. Easy to make. And easygoing by way of going well with just about anything.

• (1)
• 15 M
• 1 H
• 7

The secret to this classic? Could be the two types of apples, one tart and one sweet. Then again, the uber buttery pie crust ain’t bad, either.

• (1)
• 45 M
• 3 H
• 32

Italian comfort food of the most indulgent sort. Gotta love it.

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• 1 H
• 2 H
• 0

This is, without any doubt, the BEST brined chicken recipe we’ve EVER tasted. Seriously. (And did we mention how quick and easy it is?!)

• (5)
• 20 M
• 1 H, 30 M
• 18

Lunch. Brunch. Starter. Midnight nosh. There’s no time of day when this impressive (and easy) tart isn’t irresistible come late summer.

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• 1 H
• 2 H, 15 M
• 0

One of those desserts that makes people do face-plants into their dessert plates.

• (4)
• 1 H
• 3 H
• 12

“A keeper.” That’s what people are saying about this portobello mushroom burger piled high with garlicky spinach and marinated tomatoes.

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• 30 M
• 1 H
• 0

The most failproof way we know to get everyone to eat their veggies…and just about anything else you choose to dip or dunk or douse with this quick and easy Thai-inspired sauce.

• Quick Glance
• 15 M
• 20 M
• 2

Hazelnut thyme matchsticks are thin, crisp crackers made with ground hazelnuts, cheese, and butter. The matchsticks are perfect with soup or as a snack.

• (1)
• 45 M
• 1 H, 30 M
• 2