Heidi V., Recipe Tester

Crisp at the edges. Chewy within. Peanutty through and through. A classic perfected. Pass the milk, please.

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Authentic lamb meatballs like you’d get in a Middle Eastern restaurant that are easy to make at home yet really quite hard to resist.

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A relatively quick and unconventional brine that ensures a surprising amount of juiciness and a surprise sauce that brings ample flavor.

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• 40 M
• 3 H, 15 M
• 2

The unexpected combination of cider vinegar and tarragon makes this classic French chicken dinner impressively spectacular.

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• 40 M
• 1 H
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Easy, healthy, and perfectly spiced, these creamy lentils are simple to whip up at a moment’s notice. Lucky you.

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• 30 M
• 1 H
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Here’s a vegan recipe for roasted eggplant slicked with a salty sweet miso-glaze that’s a veritable umami-bomb. Even those of us who aren’t vegan are devouring it and asking for more.

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• 20 M
• 1 H
• 0

Wait until you give this cute little squash a try. Creamy and packed with flavor, this vegan recipe is also healthy as heck without tasting like it.

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• 20 M
• 1 H, 15 M
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Tahini truffles are nutty, rich, sexy, little bites. A pleasure to share…though we wouldn’t blame you if you wanted to keep them all to yourself.

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• 30 M
• 1 H, 30 M
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Sourdough discard somewhat magically turns into chewy, ever so slightly tangy chocolate chip cookies. Brown butter takes them over the top. And a sprinkle of salt if you like to swoon.

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• 45 M
• 2 D, 3 H
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Flavor guru Nik Sharma wraps ground lamb in creamy mashed potatoes before lightly frying. Spicy, crunchy comfort food at it’s best.

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• 1 H, 30 M
• 2 H
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