Erin W., Recipe Tester

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.

• 15 M
• 50 M
• 193

French. Foolproof. Froufrou. Fuss-free. Fenomenal. (Work with us.) Rarely does elegance come together with such ease (and alliteration) as this tart recipe.

• 35 M
• 2 H
• 21

Say hello to your newest go-to side dish. And it’s so darn simple, it’s not just for special occasions.

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• 45 M
• 1 H
• 0

They look like fudgsicles. They taste like fudgesicles. Yet they’re made cocoa, coconut milk, and honey so you don’t even have to do that thing where you pretend that something’s healthy. Because it actually is.

• 10 M
• 2 H, 10 M
• 16

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.

• 10 M
• 45 M
• 4

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

• 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.

• 10 M
• 45 M
• 26

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
• 8

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

• 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.

• 10 M
• 10 M
• 25

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