Erin W., Recipe Tester

Just whisk, chop, toss, and behold! A simple, stunning, sumptuous, summery weeknight winner of a repast.

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• 10 M
• 10 M
• 4

If you’re going to splurge on brownies, you may as well, you know, SPLURGE on brownies. But not in terms of effort or expense. Just taste. These brownies handle it splendidly.

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• 10 M
• 45 M
• 4

Easy. Effing awesome. That’s what we think of this Mexican classic, whether for everyday or entertaining.

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• 45 M
• 2 H, 30 M
• 2

A simple, clean break from tradition, this margarita eschews cloying Cointreau in lieu of a splash of sweet agave.

• 10 M
• 10 M
• 18

Who knew the famous young detective baked blondies?! But not just any blondies. These blondies. The best blondies. Full of butterscotch goodness.

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• 10 M
• 45 M
• 20

Making your own pumpkin pie spice is as easy as dumping some spices you probably already have on hand in a bowl and stirring them together. No need to run to the store. You’re welcome.

• 5 M
• 5 M
• 6

We got nothing against the Larabars we’ve been noshing for years, save for the fancy packaging and the crazy price tag.

• 15 M
• 50 M
• 185

Sweet but not too sweet, this simple summer dessert is essentially the French take on fruit crumble. God, we love the French.

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• 30 M
• 2 H, 30 M
• 13

Commercial tartar sauce tends to be crammed full of sugar and corn syrup and preservatives. Not this little homemade lovely.

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• 10 M
• 10 M
• 22

Pork wrapped in bacon and roasted until crisp outside and tender inside. Easy. Economical. On the table in 45 minutes. Any objections?

• 35 M
• 45 M
• 10

“Wow!” “Off-the-charts good!” “Divine.” “Amazingly juicy and tender.” “A definite keeper.” That’s what folks are saying about these grilled and subtly spiced chops. Sorta makes you want to try ’em, eh?

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• 10 M
• 25 M
• 6

This contains sugar and spice and everything nice. In fact, it has so much niceness in it, we want it for every special occasion.

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• 25 M
• 50 M
• 0

“Silky.” “Creamy.” “Tangy.” “Sweet.” That’s what folks are saying about this pie that tastes like poor man’s cheesecake.

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• 40 M
• 2 H
• 3

Roast beets so sweet they taste like candy. A scoop of creamy goat cheese. Some peppery greens. And a generous drizzle of honey.

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• 30 M
• 1 H, 30 M
• 2