Cynthia Furey, Recipe Tester

Note to self: Always have balsamic vinegar in the pantry, puff pastry in the freezer, and a wedge of Brie in the fridge. Because then you’ve always got the makings for this incredibly crowd-pleasing pizza.

• 30 M
• 1 H
• 2

Airy and oh so rich, these stunning souffles take stiffly beaten eggs, Parmesan, and Gruyère to lofty new heights.

• 15 M
• 45 M
• 6

We’ve clamored for dessert for breakfast many a time, but breakfast for dessert? With this inspired makeover, you betcha.

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• 15 M
• 45 M
• 14

A sprightly seasonal classic, this variant on a Pimm’s Cup is a wham bam grand slam of booze, orange, lemon, cucumber, mint, and lemon-lime soda.

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• 5 M
• 5 M
• 15

This loosely defined “lasagna” is an easy little cheat of a recipe that relies on frozen ravioli, jarred sauce, and shredded cheese. Shhhhhh.

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• 15 M
• 45 M
• 35

These Southern-style biscuits are just the thing for almost any occasion. Go on, we dare you. Try to think of a time you wouldn’t want them. See what we mean?

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• 20 M
• 45 M
• 10

A riff on that old standby of a bunch of radishes, a crock of butter, and a pinch of salt, this nifty little number comes together easily and impressively.

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• 10 M
• 10 M
• 3

Gingerbread pancakes, a perfect holiday treat, are filled with warm spices, including ginger. Gingerbread pancakes are a unique weekend breakfast.

• 45 M
• 3 H, 45 M
• 6

This Italian pear, basil, and pecorino Toscano salad is a perfect fall dish. The sweet pears, pungent basil, and meaty pecorino Toscano play well together.

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• 15 M
• 15 M
• 0

This arugula pesto, a blend of arugula, pine nuts, and cheese, is great on pasta, fruit and pizza. If the arugula is too strong for the pesto, add spinach.

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• 10 M
• 10 M
• 0

What makes this raspberry-cinnamon streusel tart special is utterly fresh raspberries and Sri Lankan cinnamon. Seek out the best raspberries you can find.

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• 30 M
• 1 H, 30 M
• 2

These herbed omelettes, flecked with chives and Parmesan cheese, are rolled around a ricotta filling and cut into pieces. The omelets can be made ahead.

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• 20 M
• 20 M
• 0

This is a frozen apricot mousse made airy thanks to the folding in of whipped cream. When sliced it’s beautifully flecked with golden bits of apricot.

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• 30 M
• 1 H
• 0

Apples, walnuts, and a drizzle of honey give these croustades, or tarts, their outrageously autumnal flair. The crispy, flaky pastry isn’t bad, either.

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• 45 M
• 1 H, 25 M
• 0