Karen Lynch, Recipe Tester

Just like cinnamon toast. Except better. Your kids will worship you. So will your inner kid.

“Simple.” “Perfect.” “The moistest chicken with the crispiest skin we’ve ever had.” That’s what folks are saying about this crowd-pleasing, weeknight-friendly chicken trick.

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

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.

Why make your own mustard? Because you can. And if that’s not reason enough, there’s no comparison between this and the store-bought stuff. Enough said.

Wanna know how to stretch a single steak into supper for four without seeming skimpy? Your answer awaits.

“One of the best chicken recipes ever!” “Crisp-skinned.” “Juicy.” “Aromatic.” “Easy.” “Gorgeous.” “Heavenly.” That’s what we’re hearing from folks who’ve tried it.

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

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

Not every stack of meat slapped between some slices of bread qualifies as a proper supper. This one does.

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

Chocolate, cream, sugar, vanilla, and butter. If ever there was a magnificent melding of just a few ingredients, this is it.

You’ll understand why we swooned over this effervescent and elegant elixir the second you take a sip.

Certain things in this world inspire lasting love. Like this cake. An old-fashioned American classic for a reason.

Dust off that waffle iron. You’re going to want to make more than one of these supper-worthy sandwiches with crisped dimples and ooey, gooey interior. And no spattered stovetop to clean!

Close your eyes and we swear you’d never guess this sweet, banana-y smoothie is suffused with good-for-you greens.

Up your grilled cheese game with this riff on the classic that plays loose and easy with Cheddar, chutney, and caramelized onions.

Easy. Economical. On the table in 45 minutes. And essentially pork wrapped in more pork and roasted until crisp outside and juicily tender inside. Comfort food for when you need it.

This pork loin, with its fennel and garlic rub and apples and onions roasted on the same sheet pan, is about to become your new favorite supper salvation.

This brashly untraditional panzanella grills the bread so you can dispense with waiting for stale bread. Still frugal. Still stunning. Still more than the sum of its parts.