This old-fashioned classic dessert requires only 5 ingredients and 20 minutes of effort. No wonder it never goes out of style.
Jennifer Mallock, Recipe Tester
A list of all the recipes Jennifer Mallock has tested.
Self-proclaimed “lover of all things food,” Jennifer Mallock grew up in Michigan surrounded by people that helped nurture her culinary curiosity. Whether she was learning to make tortillas from scratch at her neighbor’s house or paczki at the local bakery, she has been copying recipes and absorbing tasty knowledge since an early age.
Her insatiable desire to cook new recipes has led her to become a “collector of recipes to try.” She can often be found perusing stacks of recipes she’s printed and her sticky-note filled cookbooks. Over the years, her interests have expanded to include recipe testing, food photography, and food history. Jennifer lives in Chicago with her husband, is an avid cookbook collector, and happily admits that she’d rather shop for spices than shoes any day!
Easy Mixed Berry Snacking Cake
This mixed berry snacking cake comes together in one bowl and couldn’t be easier. We’ve already committed the recipe to memory.
Mediterranean Nachos
We bet you never thought you’d hear the words healthy and nachos in the same sentence. But these Greek-style nachos, topped with yogurt, hummus, and veggies are exactly that.
Cheesy Beef and Caramelized Onion Quesadillas
If you didn’t already have a reason to keep a stash of caramelized onions in your fridge, now you do. These cheesy quesadillas are going to be on repeat. Swear.
Citrus Fennel Salad
This refreshing jumble of citrus, fennel, arugula, onion, and fresh herbs tossed in a citrus vinaigrette is like springtime on a plate.
Cranberry Beans with Warm Spices
Move over boring beans. The addition of cinnamon, white wine, mint, and lemon elevates plain cooked beans to a crave-worthy bowl of comfort food.
Creamy Pork and Egg Noodles
This umami-rich bowl of creamy comfort requires only one pan, is on the table in just 40 minutes, and utilizes a genius hack for creating a stroganoff-esque sauce.
Masala Smashed Potatoes
A sweet little side dish that combines crispy smashed potatoes with the intoxicating flavors of Indian spices. And that cilantro yogurt? Outstanding!
Nashville Hot Chicken Sliders
Mini food always makes a big statement. Tiny chicken burgers from Trisha Yearwood do just that–and they taste amazing, too.
Koftinka ~ Bite-Size Meatballs
Our scientific theory is that bite-sized food just tastes better. Maybe it’s because you’re just happier when you eat it. These baby meatballs are proof.
Sheet Pan Salmon with Tomatoes and Red Onion
An effortless dinner that comes together in a snap without making a big mess. It’s healthy but more importantly, it tastes divine.
Dilly Beans
Extraordinarily easy and exceptionally tasty dilly beans are within your grasp. Seriously. They’re tangy, crisp, and outrageously good.
Armenian Yogurt Cheese Balls
For this Armenian dish, homemade yogurt cheese is made into balls and marinated in oil infused with garlic, dill, and Aleppo pepper.
Cilantro Peanut Chutney
A bright and herby chutney, that’s packed with garlic and lime. And it has peanuts, an unexpected ingredient that adds just a little touch of umami that won’t go unnoticed.
Small Batch Strawberry Jam
Here’s a recipe for a small batch of strawberry jam, without all the fuss of traditional canning. Ready in less than an hour, with all the lush taste of peak strawberry season.
Chilled Cucumber Soup
This cool yogurt-based soup is ideal on those sweltering days when you don’t feel like heating up the kitchen.
Preserved Lemon Yogurt Sauce
If you’re looking for a simple sauce, dip, and all-around condiment that you’ll use all summer long and beyond, this is it. Citrusy and creamy and packed to the hilt with fresh dill.
Kafta ~ Spiced Kebabs
Perfect for those nights when you’re looking for simple but also ultra-satisfying, these herbed meatballs are a weeknight revelation. And we’re loving the sauce that goes with them.
Blueberry Mascarpone Tart
Quite possibly the best mingling of blueberries, lemon, mascarpone cheese, and pastry to ever grace a dessert table. We swear it’s going to make you a legend among friends.
Cornmeal Waffles
A different spin on waffles, these breakfast beauties from King Arthur Flour make an outstanding nosh thanks to the addition of cornmeal. Perfect with fried chicken, too.