Joe Fenerty, Recipe Tester

The origins of Kung Pao (aka Gong Bao) chicken are murky, but the raves we’re hearing about this stir-fry of chicken, peanuts, and red chiles are resoundingly clear.

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• 25 M
• 16

Kefte translates to meatballs. And there are no shortage of different types in the Middle East. These are definitely contenders for BEST kefte.

• 45 M
• 1 H, 40 M
• 2

A French approach to rib eye infused with butter and Cognac that’s embellished with a quick pan sauce that’s both classic and classy. Voila.

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• 30 M
• 40 M
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Here’s a soothing weeknight dinner fix with a ridiculously high taste-to-effort ratio that’s easily customizable. Sorta like the Mexican tortilla soup equivalent of Taco Tuesday. 

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• 30 M
• 50 M
• 4

Roasted Brussels sprouts? Been there. Kale chips? Done that. This raw winter salad comprised of two still-trendy superfoods is like experiencing them for the first time.

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• 45 M
• 1 H
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If you like your fries with plenty of salt and malt vinegar, or if you’re a fool for all things pickled, or if you’ve ever demolished a bag of your fave salt-and-vinegar chips in less time than it takes to inhale, you need these in your life.

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• 15 M
• 1 H
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Eating healthy was never so easy—or mingled so nicely with tortilla chips and beer.

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• 30 M
• 30 M
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Mac and cheese doesn’t get any easier than this 3 ingredient macaroni and cheese that’s done in 20 minutes. Kids! Dinner!

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• 20 M
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A beloved American favorite from the 1960’s that we just had to bring back.

• 35 M
• 1 H, 15 M
• 26

The real deal—homemade dough, homemade tomato sauce, two types of mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, and plenty of spicy pepperoni with a kick.

• 25 M
• 3 H, 30 M
• 8

Roasted cauliflower has been the darling of the veggie world for a while. But this version goes beyond with jalapenos, capers, lemon, and parsley. Roasted cauliflower 2.0.

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