Joel Jenkins, Recipe Tester

Easy, healthy, simple, vegan, and done in an hour. And, most importantly, absolutely scrumptious.

• 15 M
• 1 H
• 2

The epitome of what healthful food ought to be, this salad not only looks stunning but, more importantly, is just as stunning to the palate.

• Quick Glance
• 30 M
• 2 H
• 0

Simple yet sophisticated in that way that only the French have with eggs. Lovely at any time of day. Preferably with a glass of white wine at your side.

• Quick Glance
• 20 M
• 20 M
• 0

Brisket, short ribs, and chuck. When melded in just the right proportions, as here, they turn out the most luxe made-from-scratch burger we’ve ever experienced.

• 50 M
• 1 H
• 17

Is there anything as sweetly satisfying as heirloom tomatoes eaten raw over the sink? Probably not. But when you tire of that, there’s always this deeply satiating tactic.

• 10 M
• 40 M
• 14

Our newest favorite reason to fire up the smoker. No lie.

• Quick Glance
• 30 M
• 4 H, 30 M
• 0

A simple, satiating, summery Vietnamese tradition known as ca phe sua da, this seductive classic is simply coffee, ice, and sweet, sweet, sweetened condensed milk. Here’s how to succumb at home.

• 5 M
• 15 M
• 28

Words sort of elude us when we attempt to describe just how stunning and scrumptious we consider this dish. Just…wow.

• 10 M
• 25 M
• 6

Dubbed “magic sauce,” this zingy green sauce lends an exaggerated oomph to just about anything. Watch how quickly it disappears and you’ll understand the magic.

• Quick Glance
• 10 M
• 10 M
• 0

Imagine how guests will size up your grilling prowess after you slap this baby on the table.

• 10 M
• 1 H, 15 M
• 6

Perfectly battered. Nicely seasoned. And easy as heck. That’s how we like our fried chicken wings, thank you very much. This recipe delivers all that.

• 45 M
• 1 H
• 14

Made with the requisite mustard and mayonnaise for classic deviled egg traditionalists. And bacon drippings and Sriracha for the rebels in the rest of us.

• 25 M
• 1 H
• 6

Spaetzle is like homemade pasta but without all that fussy rolling out, which makes it as easy as it is satisfying. Not to mention cheap as can be.

• Quick Glance
• 10 M
• 25 M
• 2

All the rich, creamy, comforting goodness of the authentic Indian classic. Plus the convenience of being made in the slow cooker.

• 25 M
• 6 H, 40 M
• 3