Kristina R., Recipe Tester

This slightly sweet, subtly tangy, entirely apple-y vinaigrette recipe is going to come in far more handy than you can ever imagine.

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• 5 M
• 5 M
• 6

This easy shove-it-in-the-oven casserole is exactly what macaroni and cheese ought to be—cheesy, crumb-topped, and ridiculously indulgent.

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• 25 M
• 1 H
• 27

Essentially just chicken coaxed to tenderness in beer, this beer braised chicken with root vegetables is simple to make, complex in taste.

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• 25 M
• 1 H, 15 M
• 14

Cloves of garlic are slowly simmered in oil until unthinkably tender, intensely aromatic, subtly sweet, and insanely irresistible.

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• 10 M
• 1 H
• 13

The complex, almost caramelized taste of this sweetly savory side illustrates why this just may be the year of the cauliflower.

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• 10 M
• 15 M
• 8

Savory little somethings with a surprise for those of you unfamiliar with the flamboyant flavors of Latin America.

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• 50 M
• 1 H, 50 M
• 6

We’ll take this sweetly tart mingling of muffin and coffee cake any time someone cares to plunk a slice down in front of us.

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• 25 M
• 1 H, 25 M
• 8

No matter what its title, this little life-changer of a recipe isn’t quite Mommom’s, er, your grandma’s banana bread. It’s better.

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• 25 M
• 1 H, 30 M
• 33

This is one besotted bird. As in blotto. Blitzed. Buzzed. Boozy. Not that we’re complaining. Nope. Not at all.

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• 15 M
• 1 H, 30 M
• 4

Think you don’t like broccoli rabe? Think again. We defy you to try this butter-blasted kin to broccoli and not be converted.

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• 10 M
• 15 M
• 4

This simple crumble works its considerable magic on whatever fruit you fancy, whether stone fruits, figs, berries, apples, pears, or what have you.

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• 20 M
• 55 M
• 10

Milkiest? Chocolatiest? We think so. This creamy, dreamy little concoction is smoooooothness on a spoon.

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• 15 M
• 45 M
• 21

We’re hearing that this all-natural rendition of red velvet cake surpasses the artificially dyed classic. See for yourself, grown ups.

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• 45 M
• 1 H, 20 M
• 20

Enchiladas that are not for the eminently indecisive, these offer you options galore–chicken, black bean, or some of each–tucked in a tortilla and smothered in sauce.

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• 1 H
• 2 H
• 10