How do we love the sweetly spicy heat of this chipotle chili? Let us count the ways. Smothered in Cheddar cheese and sour cream. Ladled over burgers. Loaded on potato skins. Plopped atop tortilla chips.

• (1)
• 40 M
• 1 H, 40 M
• 8

This pie pastry is as easy to make as, well, pie. It’s flaky and rich but is simple and plain enough to let any filling shine.

• (1)
• 20 M
• 40 M
• 7

True to its name, this dense, brownie-like cake takes its allure from a full pound of chocolate. A hint of cocoa lends even more chocolatey complexity.

• (6)
• 35 M
• 2 H, 10 M
• 15