Greg Crawford, Recipe Tester

Kefte translates to meatballs. And there are no shortage of different types in the Middle East. These are definitely contenders for BEST kefte.

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• 45 M
• 1 H, 40 M
• 0

From the Barefoot Contessa herself, these chocolate pecan scones are packed with plenty of bittersweet chocolate and pecan chunks and are, predictably, flaky and tender pastry perfection.

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• 1 H, 15 M
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This unconventional grilled cheese with peppers is pretty much grilled cheese for those of us who get a little anxious when we don’t have a bottle of hot sauce within reach. Unconventional yet still as comforting as the classic.

• 30 M
• 30 M
• 4

Our latest definition of decadent comfort food. A David Leite original, this recipe melds layers of ham, potatoes, shallots, and gooey cheese in a rich cream sauce.

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• 1 H, 45 M
• 4

Yet another failproof recipe from Deborah Madison that’s hearty and healthy and satisfying beyond words.

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• 1 H, 15 M
• 6

We’re hearing a lot about how easy and insanely delicious this classic Mexican pork stew is. And how loved ones are clamoring to leftovers to work the next day. Sounds like a keeper to us.

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Dinner dilemma? Enter this delicate baked fish with crisp seasoned bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese with a white wine pan sauce that’s proven to be surprisingly popular with kids and adults alike.

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Pecan pie rugelach. Bursting with all the expected ingredients and then some, including maple syrup, bourbon, even a pinch of cayenne. Your notion of rugelach is about to be upended.

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• 3 H, 50 M
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Cranberries add a chewy, sweet-tartness and pistachios bring a buttery tasting richness to these biscotti, making them a must-make for Christmas.

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• 1 H, 45 M
• 4

Simple yet spectacular green beans thanks to the perfect technique from Alain Ducasse.

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A cross between classic Jewish dumpling soup and Italian la minestra, this lovely little fusion number is gonna upend your notion of chicken soup in the best possible way.

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• 30 M
• 1 H, 30 M
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Maple Sriracha bacon isn’t just the title of this simple recipe, it’s the ingredient list as well. Which means you probably already have everything you need on hand.

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• 40 M
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The real deal—homemade dough, homemade tomato sauce, two types of mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, and plenty of spicy pepperoni with a kick.

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• 3 H, 30 M
• 8

What makes this apple cake so incredibly moist that it stands out from the rest? A lot of things, including a lovely swirl of cream that’s poured on top the batter and baked right in.

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• 1 H, 30 M
• 21