Helena Pereira, Recipe Tester

Fresh cod is poached in an herby milk-cream mixture and gently folded into mashed potatoes. It makes a perfect spread for garlic toasts.

• (1)
• 40 M
• 1 H
• 2

Because yes, a properly constructed tuna melt is reason to get pretty darn excited. This exquisite specimen makes a pretty compelling argument.

• (1)
• 20 M
• 20 M
• 2

Finally, a streusel-sprinkled coffee cake that lives up to its namesake ingredient thanks to an espresso-laced ribbon through its sour cream base.

• Quick Glance
• 45 M
• 2 H, 15 M
• 0

Characterized by its distinctly rectangular shape and, in true French form, buttery taste, this classic loaf is traditionally made in a Pullman pan although any old loaf pan can work.

• (4)
• 30 M
• 3 H, 30 M
• 50

Easy. Healthy. Spicy. Vegan. And satiating as heck. That’s what you get from this inspired collision of ingredients that come together in the form of a veggie burger.

• (3)
• 1 H, 30 M
• 1 H, 45 M
• 10

This unique spud salad is full of pleasant surprises and is gonna upend your notion of how things—or at least potato salad—ought to be.

• Quick Glance
• 1 H
• 1 H
• 0

In the pantheon of great Portuguese foods, there are few sandwiches that are more superlative than the bifana. Essentially pork, bread, and sauce, it’s comfort food at its simplest.

• (1)
• 25 M
• 2 H
• 6

“They will make converts of Brussels sprouts haters and Brussels sprouts lovers will scarf them down like candy!” That’s what we’re hearing about these lovely little crucifers. We couldn’t agree more.

• (13)
• 15 M
• 35 M
• 26

If you’ve been hesitant to make chocolate souffle out of fear, worry not. This easy version is guaranteed light, airy, and lofty heights. A no-stress,high-stakes dessert.

• Quick Glance
• 30 M
• 1 H
• 0

Perhaps the easiest dessert ever, this simple yet stunning Portuguese staple is made with just three ingredients. Cookies. Cream. And sweetened condensed milk.

• (2)
• 30 M
• 1 D
• 4