Jo Ann Brown, Recipe Tester

“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.

• 20 M
• 1 H, 40 M
• 5

Great gravy doesn’t just happen by chance. Here’s how it does happen.

• Quick Glance
• 15 M
• 15 M
• 11

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

• 15 M
• 1 H
• 25

Sugo con pomodorini gratinati alla Calabrese. That’s how you say the proper title of this recipe in Italian. Uh. We’ll just say “More pasta, please.” Because you’re definitely to be requesting second helpings.

• Quick Glance
• 30 M
• 35 M
• 2

You don’t have to be Greek for this amalgam of tomatoes, green beans, red onion, and feta to taste like home.

• 30 M
• 30 M
• 9

Fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon lend this chicken its effusive Greek accent. A foolproof grilling technique makes it irresistible in any language.

• 15 M
• 55 M
• 18

This cooling concoction takes its kick from a shot of vodka and, for those who like to live dangerously, a pinch of cayenne.

• 15 M
• 1 H, 15 M
• 3

Never again tussle with that teensy tin can that always contains too much or too little paste for your recipe. Nope. Never again. Not with this mellow, caramelized homemade conserva.

• 50 M
• 6 H
• 120

Yeah, watermelon juice dripping off your elbow is a swell thing. So is this incomparably elegant yet easy salad that melds sweet and heat.

• 15 M
• 15 M
• 6

This Mexican carnitas recipe is authentic braised and fried pork that’s fall-apart-tender pork goodness ready for tacos.

• 20 M
• 2 H
• 104

Beautiful burger buns. Were ever three words joined in such harmonious sequence? Actually, let’s add buxom and buttery.

• 25 M
• 1 H, 45 M
• 38

Slightly tart and eminently easy, this tomatillo sauce makes ample so you can stash some in the fridge for later. Cook once, eat twice.

• 25 M
• 1 H, 15 M
• 11

Not too sweet and not too dense, this honeyed pistachio pound cake is just right—and just large enough to share.

• 20 M
• 2 H
• 57

A little pile of tasty meat cushioned by a warm tortilla and electrified by a little salsa. Life is good.

• 15 M
• 40 M
• 4