Kristen Kennedy, Recipe Tester

Regardless of whether you’re from Cincinnati or have ever experienced Cincinnati chili, you’ve gotta try this recipe. Trust us.

• (1)
• 20 M
• 1 H, 40 M
• 19

Succulent. Crisp-skinned. Simple. If that’s what you seek in a roast hen, your search stops with this ooh- and aah-inducing technique.

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• 10 M
• 1 H, 55 M
• 18

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

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• 5 M
• 5 M
• 17

Americans may not know how to pronounce broccoli rabe, but Italians sure know how to cook it. Here’s how they do it. Er, prego.

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• 10 M
• 1 H
• 2

The quintessential something to sip at an elegant soirée, a large party, or just because it’s a random Tuesday night.

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• 5 M
• 5 M
• 4

There’s lots to love about these crowd-pleasing twists. How they look. How they taste. How they come together with ease. (Need we go on…?)

• Quick Glance
• 20 M
• 30 M
• 0

A subtle heat coupled with the richness of chocolate make this a failproof way to woo friends and family. Gluten-free, too, though no one will notice anything’s missing.

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• 30 M
• 1 H, 10 M
• 8

We’re hearing from folks who’ve tried this cheesecake that it’s “unbelievable” just how spectacular it is for being no-bake and no-fuss. We couldn’t agree more.

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• 50 M
• 3 H, 50 M
• 0

Schmear this simple green sauce on anything and watch it disappear. And did we mention you can toss it together in minutes?

• Quick Glance
• 10 M
• 10 M
• 2

Bet you already have everything you need for these brownies in your house. Which is a very good thing. (Also sorta a very dangerous thing.)

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• 15 M
• 40 M
• 4

This is what we consider to be the ultimate pot roast for company. (Heck, with two types of booze, it’s gotta be good!)

• (6)
• 1 H
• 3 H, 45 M
• 44

We could blather on and on and on about this surprising and stunning (and stealthy healthy) riff on a Southern classic that everyone is swearing is the best cornbread they’ve ever had. But you best experience it for yourself.

• (7)
• 15 M
• 50 M
• 53

This warm-from-the-oven cocktail party nosh is the ideal melding of sweet, spicy, and savory. An ideal cocktail party (or pre-dinner) nosh.

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• 5 M
• 20 M
• 3

This is the real deal: a proper, old-fashioned roast turkey. Relying on water-soaked cheesecloth gives the bird crisp skin and moist, juicy meat.

• (1)
• 45 M
• 5 H
• 41