Jennifer Piercy, Recipe Tester

Never give zucchini away again with these equally tempting yet uniquely different slaws. You get to choose—rich and creamy or tart and sweet.

• 25 M
• 25 M
• 10

Wicked. Sinful. Indulgent. Those are just a few of the words being bandied about by folks who’ve succumbed to this ridiculously crack-like concoction.

• 15 M
• 50 M
• 26

This easy shove-it-in-the-oven casserole is exactly what macaroni and cheese ought to be—cheesy, crumb-topped, and ridiculously indulgent.

• 25 M
• 1 H
• 31

Chicken Marbella, a sell-out at The Silver Palate, is quartered chicken flavored with vinegar, brown sugar, dried plums, olives, and herbs.

• 25 M
• 3 H
• 3

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.

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• 5 M
• 5 M
• 20

“Delicate.” “Flaky.” “Perfect.” “I could not stop eating it!” That’s what folks are saying about this hors d’oeuvre that’s a cinch to make—and devour.

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• 20 M
• 1 H, 40 M
• 3

Only subtly spicy, these pork chops take on an air of intrigue with their warming and evocative aroma and taste. Certain to spark conversation, if not seconds.

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• 30 M
• 1 H, 35 M
• 3

This cauliflower gratin recipe from Dorie Greenspan is French comfort food, yet it wouldn’t be out of place on a distinctly American Thanksgiving table.

• 50 M
• 1 H, 15 M
• 12

What makes these grilled pork chops special is grilled peaches. They lend a flavor boost, amping up their natural sugar and complementing the chops.

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• 30 M
• 1 D, 2 H
• 8

These wee cheese puffs are made with sharp Cheddar cheese and chives. For a little bit of spice and heat, dry mustard and cayenne pepper are mixed in.

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• 35 M
• 1 H, 5 M
• 0

Dense and savory, this bread recipe is shot through with cheddar cheese and plenty of green chiles for a Mexican-inspired loaf. Great for sandwiches.

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• 30 M
• 3 H, 45 M
• 2

This savory cheesecake is much, much more than just another cheese course. It’s the perfect soul-satiating appetizer.

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• 25 M
• 5 H, 25 M
• 0

Sweetly smoky and salty, this classic Spanish appetizer was inspired by a cocktail nibble at Los Angeles’s venerable a.o.c.

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• 15 M
• 25 M
• 0