Brenda Carleton, Recipe Tester

Dessert for breakfast. That’s the best we can do to convey–in words as opposed to contented moans, anyways–what this maple-candied bacon recipe means to us.

• 10 M
• 45 M
• 1

With their intensified flavor, these candy-like tomatoes make an astonishing addition to all sorts of dishes.

• Quick Glance
• 10 M
• 4 H
• 0

Crisp yet tender potato-y goodness that’ll ease your craving, each and every time. You’ll never guess they’re not fried.

• 10 M
• 50 M
• 21

These quick pickles–quickles!–aren’t at all like the ones your grandma put up each year. They’re better.

• 5 M
• 15 M
• 4

There’s a simple way to extend the ephemeral apricot season, and it has everything to do with these easy peasy preserves.

• 25 M
• 1 H, 45 M
• 16

Words sort of elude us when we attempt to describe just how stunning and scrumptious we consider this dish. Just…wow.

• 10 M
• 25 M
• 6

No more helplessly watching as the pork chops you toss on the grill toughen into leathery dryness. Not with this clever trick that cooks a whole pork loin and slices it into chops AFTER grilling to retain its juiciness.

• 30 M
• 15 H, 30 M
• 21

These richly spiced, slowly roasted spuds will zap as much life into you as your morning caffeine fix.

• 10 M
• 1 H
• 6

One of our most requested recipes. Easy, elegant, and pretty much foolproof. Sorta impressive for something that you toss together in less than 15 minutes, wouldn’t you agree?

• 15 M
• 15 M
• 26

The words “orange chicken” used to make us think of gloppy Chinese takeout—until we tried this orange chicken.

• 40 M
• 2 H, 40 M
• 15

All the scintillating, fall-off-the-bone magnificence of smoked ribs. None of the standing outside in the snow or sleet to tend your grill or smoker.

• 25 M
• 6 H, 45 M
• 31

“One of the best chicken recipes ever!” “Crisp-skinned.” “Juicy.” “Aromatic.” “Easy.” “Gorgeous.” “Heavenly.” That’s what we’re hearing from folks who’ve tried this preparation for chicken (or rabbit). Sorta makes you wanna try it, eh?

• 25 M
• 1 H, 30 M
• 33

Think you don’t like broccoli rabe? Think again. We defy you to try this butter-blasted kin to broccoli and not be converted.

• 10 M
• 15 M
• 4

Grilled chicken quesadillas. Your simple, satisfying solution to lunch, dinner, appetizers, and midnight cravings.

• Quick Glance
• 45 M
• 5 H
• 0