Fran Brennan, Recipe Tester

There’s a lot to like here. The caramelized sweetness of sweet potatoes and onions. The salty and tangy creaminess of feta. And the knowing that you’re doing something decent for yourself without it tasting like penance.

• (2)
• 10 M
• 1 H, 15 M
• 15

These little lovelies contain sugar and spice and everything nice–including an oh-so-buttery oat streusel and a batter so enticing you’d never, ever guess it’s good for you.

• (3)
• 20 M
• 55 M
• 14

Bread that’s homemade, healthful, and has no need for kneading? Believe it. All that’s left to do is let this rugged loaf bake while you bask in its impending goodness.

• (11)
• 30 M
• 1 H, 30 M
• 37

Summer at its simplest, not to mention it’s most splendid, seeing as how five minutes of effort yields a meal that rivals round-trip tickets to Italy.

• (7)
• 20 M
• 50 M
• 33

Essentially vodka infused with a sprig from your Christmas tree, this celebratory cocktail both starts and stops conversations at parties. The perfect gift for the person who has everything.

• (5)
• 5 M
• 5 M
• 20

Although these paletas are Mexican through and through, the melding of yogurt, fruit, and honey is luscious in any language.

• Quick Glance
• 25 M
• 1 H, 5 M
• 12

An inspired take on a classic, this simple, sassy granola recipe is yours to follow to the letter or tweak to your (or your most picky family member’s) content.

• (4)
• 15 M
• 55 M
• 13

Flaunting an ever-practical, always-stunning, goes-with-anything white, this coconut cake glams up holidays, dinner parties, bridal showers, weddings, birthdays, and Tuesday nights.

• (1)
• 25 M
• 1 H, 15 M
• 23

This Southern creation is a simple affair. Just eggs, butter, sugar, and, of course, lemon, it’s a pleasantly homey dessert, perfect for any afternoon or occasion.

• (1)
• 10 M
• 55 M
• 14

A blur of sweet, smoky, creamy goodness, this tartine of sourdough, a schmear of blue cheese, and a dribble of honey makes basic bruschetta seem humdrum.

• (1)
• 10 M
• 15 M
• 1