Ellen Fuss, Recipe Tester

The curious name of these insanely can’t-stop-eating-these sweet and salty cookies hints at how you toss in whatever this and that you have on hand to create awesomeness.

• (1)
• 35 M
• 2 H
• 2

Incomparably easier than traditional English muffins yet with all the requisite nooks and crannies that God—and the British—intended.

• (1)
• 15 M
• 1 H, 45 M
• 4

Saucier and sassier and healthier than most, this Cincinnati chili is still plopped atop a pile of spaghetti and smothered with all sorts of goodness.

• (5)
• 30 M
• 2 H, 45 M
• 20

An elegant and easy riff on a classic Chinese technique that’s ideal for the fish-averse given that it’s quick and almost effortless.

• Quick Glance
• 20 M
• 20 M
• 0

The only disappointing thing about these chocolate chip cookie brownies? That we didn’t discover them sooner.

• (1)
• 30 M
• 1 H, 20 M
• 2

This sassy and satisfying dessert lacks nothing in terms of the retro childhood classic and comes together any time you have a craving. No campfire pyrotechnics required.

• (6)
• 25 M
• 1 H
• 17

Okay, breadbaking virgins, here’s the loaf for you. Nothing tricky. Just flour, water, yeast, and salt. And an honest-to-goodness homemade taste.

• (1)
• 20 M
• 11 H, 30 M
• 16

Perhaps the easiest and most elegant dinner conceivable. Here’s how to cook your pricey (and worth every penny) sea scallops to perfection.

• (4)
• 10 M
• 15 M
• 27

Babkalicious! Best babka ever! Holy Cow! Holy Babka! Those are just some of the responses we’re hearing ’bout this indulgent loaf of buttery, chocolatey, Jewishy goodness.

• (8)
• 1 H
• 4 H
• 28

The blueberry muffin recipe you’ve been waiting for all your life. Seriously. Tender with a cake-like crumb and a crisp sugar topping.

• Quick Glance
• 25 M
• 55 M
• 0