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Elie Nassar, Recipe Tester

A list of all the recipes Elie Nassar has tested.

Elie (pronounced E-lee) takes any and every possible free moment to cook. When he’s not roasting, baking, and curing or smoking meat, he can be found reading and learning about food. He’s been an LC tester here for more than 10 years and really enjoys the science-y and analytical side of testing (weight measures and thermometers rule!). He was born and raised in Lebanon, so Lebanese food is definitely his favorite. (He makes a killer hummus. Let him know if you want his simple yet perfect recipe.) Elie moved to Texas for college in the mid ’90s and promptly developed a passion for real beef barbecue. He especially enjoys baking naturally leavened bread and pizza, making charcuterie and slowly smoking brisket over mesquite. Elie lives in the Houston, Texas, area with his wife and two hungry boys and works in the energy consulting sector to pay the grocery bills.

Homemade Larabars

Jan 17, 2020 posted by LC Editors

We got nothing against the Larabars we’ve been noshing for years. Save for the crazy price tag. Here’s a less expensive, more customizable alternative.

(39)
15 M
50 M
195

Prosecco and Aperol Cocktail

Dec 31, 2019 posted by LC Editors

Bitter. Sweet. Floral. Herbal. Citrusy. Elegant. Classic. Fizzy. Magical in all ways. That’s what folks are saying about this lovely little cocktail. Cin cin.

Mile-High Popovers

Dec 25, 2019 posted by LC Editors

Shirley Corriher, the doyenne of all things food science, divulges her foolproof secrets to gloriously golden and puffy popovers.

(3)
20 M
2 H
7

Cajun Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

Nov 25, 2019 posted by LC Editors

“Your family will think you are AMAZING.” “A straightforward, real deal Cajun gumbo that everyone loved.” “Easy and affordable.” “A keeper!” That’s what folks are saying about this gumbo.

(1)
2 H
2 H, 45 M
4

A cast-iron skillet filled with pumpkin mac and cheese

Pumpkin Macaroni and Cheese

Dec 05, 2019 by David Leite

This skillet full of pumpkin macaroni and cheese awesomeness ranks off the charts in its indulgence-o-rama rating.

(2)
1 H
1 H, 30 M
11

Butternut Squash Gratin

Nov 01, 2019 posted by LC Editors

“One of the best things I’ve EVER made.” “Beautiful.” “Comforting.” “Delicious.” “Easy.” That’s what folks are saying about this simple and satiating casserole.

(4)
25 M
50 M
10

Hungarian Coffee Cake

Nov 05, 2019 posted by LC Editors

“Moist and rich and not too sweet and airy.” “Delicious, indulgent, adult- and kid-pleasing.” “Perfect.” That’s what folks are saying about this.

Quick Glance
45 M
4 H
4

Kohlrabi Kraut

Nov 23, 2019 posted by LC Editors

Turn that alien-looking vegetable turns into something that’s surprising as well as satisfying.

Quick Glance
20 M
20 M
0

Apple and White Cheddar Scones

Nov 05, 2019 posted by LC Editors

These sweetly savory scones take the traditional sweet and savory intermingling of apple pie and Cheddar and make it portable and pastry perfect.

(5)
15 M
1 H, 15 M
12

Ciabatta

Nov 06, 2019 posted by LC Editors

Every once in a while, along comes a loaf of bread that’s so rustic, so memorable, it ruins every other bread experience. Here’s that loaf.

(42)
30 M
4 H, 20 M
309

A short glass filled with a mint mojito, muddled mint leaves, a wedge of lime, and several ice cubes.

Mexican Mojito

Nov 06, 2019 posted by LC Editors

Inspired by its Cuban cousin, this Mexican mojito is sexy and suave thanks to a smooooooth tequila.

Quick Glance
5 M
5 M
2

New York Super Fudge Chunk

Nov 06, 2019 posted by LC Editors

Ben & Jerry, we love you and we always will. But we make our own Super Fudge Chunk now that’s even more riddled with chunks of all sorts of super fudge-y spectacularness.