Camilla Maybee, Recipe Tester

Bacon. Bourbon. Boom. The smokiness of cured pork lends its subtle loveliness to the South’s smoothest booze.

• (1)
• 15 M
• 12 H
• 6

“They will make converts of Brussels sprouts haters and Brussels sprouts lovers will scarf them down like candy!” That’s what we’re hearing about these lovely little crucifers. We couldn’t agree more.

• (3)
• 15 M
• 35 M
• 6

For those of us who get a little anxious when we don’t have a bottle of hot sauce within reach. Unconventional? Yes. Comforting as the classic? Also yes.

• (3)
• 30 M
• 30 M
• 9

Mac and cheese doesn’t get any easier than this 3 ingredient macaroni and cheese that’s done in 20 minutes. Kids! Dinner!

• Quick Glance
• 10 M
• 20 M
• 0

Whoever created this classic American casserole knew a thing or two. Layers of chicken, roasted peppers, and tortillas smothered in cheese. Gobsmackingly delicious.

• (4)
• 1 H, 20 M
• 2 H
• 20

For those of you who thought you couldn’t ever have a bowl of traditional matzo ball soup again, this recipe is for you.

• (1)
• 15 M
• 3 H, 45 M
• 6

A superlative version of the classic American quick bread that everyone loves. And that everyone pretty much always has the ingredients for on hand.

• (38)
• 30 M
• 1 H, 30 M
• 120

A homey German classic that brings some frugal yet creatively ingenious common sense to the table.

• Quick Glance
• 30 M
• 1 H, 25 M
• 0

This frugal supper is laughably easy to make, European in flair, and comforting to both the palate and the pocketbook.

• (2)
• 35 M
• 50 M
• 6

“A knock one’s socks off recipe.” “Super classy.” “Restaurant quality.” “I wouldn’t change a thing.” That’s what folks are saying about this steak smothered with ‘shrooms.

• Quick Glance
• 15 M
• 25 M
• 0