K. Zimmerman, Recipe Tester

We’ll demolish almost any version of peanut butter cookies. But these, with their slightly crisp edges and oh-so-soft, melt-in-your-mouth center, are among the best we’ve ever experienced.

• (1)
• 20 M
• 40 M
• 4

These spice-rubbed grilled pork chops get their awesomeness from a mix of coriander seeds, chipotle chile powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and mustard powder. Perfection.

• Quick Glance
• 10 M
• 25 M
• 0

Four ingredients and one simple technique that will leave everyone asking—maybe even demanding—you for more. A keeper of a side dish.

• (1)
• 10 M
• 55 M
• 2

Tarragon chicken. A French classic for a reason. And no one but you needs to know just how easily it comes together.

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• 25 M
• 1 H, 15 M
• 2

Get ready to have all your expectations for this French classic surpassed. And without much expense or effort.

• (2)
• 1 H, 15 M
• 3 H, 45 M
• 4

Just like those classic and towering pudding pies you experienced as a kid at diners. But better.

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• 40 M
• 3 H
• 0

Proof that spectacularly fudgy, messily gooey, intensely chocolatey brownies can be made without butter or eggs.

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• 20 M
• 3 H, 55 M
• 0

So magnificently and outrageously incredible that folks have literally applauded it at the dinner table. Swear. Easy enough for weeknights. Elegant enough for impressing guests.

• (3)
• 40 M
• 45 M
• 12

Buttery, rich pound cake is ribboned with a marmalade layer, steeped in blood orange syrup, and finished off with a tartly sweet orange glaze. Sigh.

• (3)
• 1 H
• 2 H
• 8

An homage to the chocolate cakes of yesteryear but with a contemporary dark chocolate oomph that turns tradition upside-down in the most pleasing possible way. You’re welcome.

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• 50 M
• 2 H
• 0