Joel Jenkins, Recipe Tester

These wonders of wonders are irresistible cakey donuts baked in muffin tins that are spiked with nutmeg and cardamom and rolled in melted butter and cinnamon sugar.

• 15 M
• 45 M
• 2

A somewhat healthier riff on egg drop soup, this quick little number is the perfect way to nourish the soul AND chase away those cold weather sniffs, sneezes, and blues.

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• 25 M
• 30 M
• 0

Think you don’t like broccoli rabe? Think again. We defy you to try this butter-blasted kin to broccoli and not be converted.

• 10 M
• 15 M
• 4

Rib eye steak. Salt. Pepper. Flame. And this technique. That’s all it takes to create one of the most superlative suppers known to man.

• 40 M
• 1 H, 50 M
• 16

An already soul-satisfying Middle Eastern classic made even more enticing thanks to the addition of white beans and charred vegetables.

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• 30 M
• 50 M
• 0

This unconventional grilled cheese with peppers is pretty much grilled cheese for those of us who get a little anxious when we don’t have a bottle of hot sauce within reach. Unconventional yet still as comforting as the classic.

• 30 M
• 30 M
• 4

Yet another failproof recipe from Deborah Madison that’s hearty and healthy and satisfying beyond words.

• 45 M
• 1 H, 15 M
• 6

Obscenely rich and soul-achingly satisfying. That’s what we think of these classic Portugueseroasted potatoes with caramelized onions and melted cheese.

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• 30 M
• 1 H, 40 M
• 2

Don’t let the name of this Malaysian classic terrify you. Whether you love sweat-inducing, throat-tickling, gasping-for-water heat or prefer something milder, you’ll find what you want here, tailoring the chiles to whatever your fancy.

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• 30 M
• 1 H, 30 M
• 0

After tasting this richly spiced yet surprisingly nuanced recipe we asked them to try, someone suggested we change our name to “Leite’s Cauliflower.” Hmmm…

• 35 M
• 1 H
• 4

All the juicy, tender perks of brining. None of the fuss of finding a container large enough to contain a turkey and cramming it in your already overstuffed fridge.

• 30 M
• 1 D, 4 H
• 2

Essentially a tart pomegranate tonic that’s similar to mulled wine but, since it lacks booze and is definitely not overly sweet, can be enjoyed without any fear of over-indulgence. We’ll drink to that!

• 10 M
• 30 M
• 2

You’ll never look at green beans the same way again after experiencing these crisp yet tender specimens with an intensified green beaniness and some intriguing bling from almonds and spices.

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• 20 M
• 25 M
• 0

“Irresistible.” “The perfect combination of sweet, salt, spice, and crunch.” “We. Can. NOT. Stop. Eating. Them.” “Absolutely perfect.” That’s what we’re hearing about these candied pecans.

• 15 M
• 1 H, 15 M
• 22