Leanne Abe, Recipe Tester

Who knew Katharine Hepburn was as agile at baking as acting? These brownies make us think maybe she missed her true calling.

• (13)
• 10 M
• 1 H
• 45

This compelling chili and Cheddar burger is what it is. No apologies. Simply wrap your hands around the messy spectacularness and settle in for the real deal.

• (1)
• 15 M
• 25 M
• 5

For this embarrassingly easy roast, a tingling rub of Szechuan pepper, black pepper, and nutmeg (yes, nutmeg) coats pork butt before it’s roasted to tender incredibleness.

• Quick Glance
• 10 M
• 1 H, 15 M
• 7

A marvie blend of bitter stout and sweet ice cream, this inspired adults-only rendition of an old-fashioned float just may take you by surprise.

• (2)
• 5 M
• 5 M
• 14

A theatrical departure from the norm, these diaphanous beauties shatter dramatically as they deliver untold caramelized, bittersweet chocolate goodness.

• (5)
• 20 M
• 45 M
• 20

“The best biscuits I’ve ever had!” is what we’re hearing from many, many, many folks who when they first try these easy no-rolling-required biscuits. Amen to that.

• (3)
• 15 M
• 35 M
• 13

A fast-rising home-baked white sandwich loaf that tastes–dare we say it?–better than mom’s. Way better. And just wait ’til you toast it.

• (1)
• 15 M
• 1 H, 30 M
• 30

Saucier and sassier and healthier than most, this Cincinnati chili is still plopped atop a pile of spaghetti and smothered with all sorts of goodness.

• (5)
• 30 M
• 2 H, 45 M
• 20

Crumpets with butter and jam. How every British. We’ve never felt more English than the moment we made these.

• (1)
• 45 M
• 1 H, 20 M
• 2

Just like the women for whom it’s named, this pasta puttanesca recipe is edgy, spicy, and more than a little sassy. Gets the job done in a hurry, too.

• (1)
• 5 M
• 30 M
• 11