Laura Tarlo, Recipe Tester

The iconic summer cocktail. Gin. Lemonade. Ginger ale. Citrus. Cucumber. Mint. Yes, please.

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• 5 M
• 5 M
• 2

An updated Italian classic made with all the usual suspects along with an unexpected drizzle of pesto that transforms a frugal veggie-bin catch-all into something truly astounding.

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• 30 M
• 1 H, 30 M
• 0

And you thought those perfect swirls of cinnamon raisin awesomeness were something you could only get in store-bought loaf. This recipe dispels that myth.

• 45 M
• 3 H, 30 M
• 8

Chocolate pudding that’s intensely rich and fudgy and done in minutes. God help us all.

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• 30 M
• 45 M
• 2

A simple yet surprisingly flavorful pork recipe that’s eminently doable on a weeknight, not too spicy for the kids, and with enough oomph for the adults. Did we mention there’s just one pan to clean?

• 25 M
• 50 M
• 9

A nutty, oh-so-slightly-sweet, artisan-style loaf of homemade bread that’s a lovely Norwegian-inspired amalgam of whole-wheat, barley, oat, and rye. Amazing.

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• 30 M
• 4 H
• 2

A beloved American favorite from the 1960’s that we just had to bring back.

• 35 M
• 1 H, 15 M
• 28

Maple Sriracha bacon isn’t just the title of this simple recipe, it’s the ingredient list as well. Which means you probably already have everything you need on hand.

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• 10 M
• 40 M
• 0

What makes this apple cake so incredibly moist that it stands out from the rest? A lot of things, including a lovely swirl of cream that’s poured on top the batter and baked right in.

• 30 M
• 1 H, 30 M
• 21

Tarragon chicken. A French classic for a reason. And no one but you needs to know just how easily it comes together.

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• 25 M
• 1 H, 15 M
• 0