Leanne Abe, Recipe Tester

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.

• Quick Glance
• 15 M
• 1 H, 30 M
• 24

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

A classic chocolate cake on caffeine, this impressive yet easy to assemble stack of chocolatey elegance takes its rounded chocolatey-ness from a cup of joe and its ample fudgy-ness fro ganache.

• (4)
• 50 M
• 2 H, 30 M
• 36

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

• (3)
• 5 M
• 5 M
• 19

Gilded with aged Grana Padano and Prosciutto, these little lovelies are the perfect crunchy, airy, salty little something to set out with cocktails. Then watch them disappear.

• (4)
• 20 M
• 45 M
• 16

Dead-ripe tomatoes, herbs, Cheddar cheese, and mayo in a flaky pastry crust. Sorta like a tomato sandwich but in a savory warm pie incarnation. You’re welcome.

• (3)
• 30 M
• 1 H
• 8

One-skillet cooking is going to draw compliments galore for the way these pork chops turn tender and the tangy bell pepper pan sauce makes a terrific and tangy side.

• (2)
• 45 M
• 1 H, 45 M
• 6

Japanese grilling at its sweetest–and simplest, with just a quick turn over the coals and a happy little sauce of soy, sake, honey, and ginger for dipping and drizzling.

• (1)
• 15 M
• 30 M
• 8