Karen Lynch, Recipe Tester

Forget Pepperidge Farm. Where’s the satisfaction in just ripping the bag open? Where’s the longing that comes with anticipation? Right here with these homemade Milanos.

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Why make your own mustard? Because you can. And if that’s not reason enough, this recipe is all natural, with no sugar.

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This roast pork loin with apples and onions and its caramelized sweetness and fall-apart tenderness is your new favorite recipe.

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Forever? Completely? Sounds like words used only in conjunction with things that inspire lasting love. Like this cake.

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Yup. We went there. To that homemade Cheez-It place. Go ahead. Admit it. You’re awfully glad that we did.

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Pork wrapped in bacon and roasted until crisp outside and tender inside. Easy. Economical. On the table in 45 minutes. Any objections?

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This brashly untraditional panzanella grills the bread so you can dispense with waiting a day for stale bread. It also tosses in fresh mozzarella because, well, when is cheese ever a bad thing?!

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If you can master this über basic recipe, you can grill a steak waaaaay better than any of your friends. Promise.

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This classic spiced milk tea is made with chai spices and—are you ready?!—sweetened condensed milk. It’s ridiculously lovely.

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Tastes just like the terrific pollo a la brasa with the insane green sauce at the local Peruvian joint—minus the long wait in line.

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“Really super easy.” “So good, I made it twice.” “Pure joy.” That’s what folks are saying about this homemade nut butter recipe.

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Sometimes the simplest of things are simply stunning—like this lemon popsicle recipe, which is worthy of some serious whistles.

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Parmesan toast. Cheesy toast. Same thing. Just depends on the situation and the company you keep. No judgment passed here.

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This take on the classic contains no raw egg, so make it for everyone you love—even the old, the young, and the preggers.

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