Elsa M. Jacobson, Recipe Tester

Comfort finds us in unexpected ways. And thank goodness for that—or rather, thank goodness for this not-too-sweet, subtly apple-y quick bread.

• 10 M
• 1 H, 30 M
• 28

A baseball classic. Although our take on classic caramel corn is somewhat more delicate and buttery than the stale sort found at the ball park–and won’t last longer than an inning.

• 20 M
• 2 H, 20 M
• 10

Words escape us as to just how incomparable this made-from-scratch grape jam is compared to store-bought. That smile certainly says it all.

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• 45 M
• 1 H, 30 M
• 9

Parsley garlic butter. Easy to make. Always worth having on hand. And is a packed with flavor.

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• 15 M
• 15 M
• 0

With its layers of textures and colors, this soupy stewy concoction is far more enticing than the name would have you believe.

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• 30 M
• 1 H, 45 M
• 11

Sugo con pomodorini gratinati alla Calabrese. That’s how you say the proper title of this recipe in Italian. Uh. We’ll just say “More pasta, please.” Because you’re definitely to be requesting second helpings.

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• 30 M
• 35 M
• 2

Roasted cauliflower has been the darling of the veggie world for a while. But this version goes beyond with jalapenos, capers, lemon, and parsley. Roasted cauliflower 2.0.

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• 15 M
• 50 M
• 0

“Could not have been easier.” “Perfect.” “A one-pot wonder!” That’s what folks are saying about these super simple cakey brownies.

• 15 M
• 55 M
• 8

“Heavenly.” “The best cornbread we’ve ever had.” “Like eating cake.” “Stop me before I make another!” That’s what folks are saying about this unconventional cornbread.

• 30 M
• 1 H, 30 M
• 41

Homemade Greek yogurt that folks are calling the creamiest and most loveliest homemade yogurt ever. Sorta makes you want to see what the fuss is about, doesn’t it?

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• 15 M
• 12 H
• 0

Is there anything better than roasted garlic? We think not. Three ingredients. Almost no effort. And yet what results is both complex and versatile and knee-wobblingly lovely.

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• 5 M
• 1 H, 5 M
• 2

When life hands you an abundance of herbal loveliness, pull out your ice cube tray, add some olive oil, and save the loveliness for another day.

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• 5 M
• 6 H
• 0

Four ingredients and one simple technique that will leave everyone asking—maybe even demanding—you for more. A keeper of a side dish.

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• 10 M
• 55 M
• 2

Buttery, cake-y, crisp at the edges, and with a slight lilt of lemon, this cookie launched a thousand memories—and a literary masterpiece—for Marcel Proust.

• 20 M
• 1 H
• 2