Linda M., Recipe Tester

Whoever made up that silly rule about no white after Labor Day clearly has never stunned dinner guests with vegetables in shades of winter white and palest green.

• 10 M
• 10 M
• 2

Just as cheesy and comforting as it was when you were six years old. And who couldn’t benefit from feeling like you’re six again and all is right with the world?

• Quick Glance
• 5 M
• 10 M
• 2

Tender and delicate and buttery and spectacularly simple, just as classic shortbread cookies ought to be.

• 25 M
• 1 H
• 8

Just like cinnamon toast. Except better. Your kids will worship you. So will your inner kid.

• 10 M
• 45 M
• 6

Elegant enough for company, simple enough for every day, and versatile enough for breakfast and midnight snack and pretty much every moment in between.

• 30 M
• 2 H
• 5

Rich, slightly sweet, and chewy in a good way, this stunner of a loaf is New York’s answer to France’s brioche.

• 45 M
• 4 H
• 8

“Could not have been easier.” “Perfect.” “A one-pot wonder!” That’s what folks are saying about these super simple cakey brownies.

• 15 M
• 55 M
• 8

The Attack of the Killer Cherry Tomatoes took place at David’s place last summer. [Spoiler alert!] Here’s how it ended.

• 25 M
• 2 H, 30 M
• 26

Dramatically amplify the flavor (and the reactions at the table) when you leave the shells on while cooking these shrimp. And then just surrender to the mess while devouring them.

• Quick Glance
• 20 M
• 20 M
• 0

Seared scallops are perhaps the easiest and most elegant dinner in existence. Here’s how to cook them to perfection.

• 10 M
• 20 M
• 25

Authentic barbecue flavor in your own backyard. No smoker required. No smoking experience required, either, for that matter.

• 30 M
• 6 H
• 4

Cookie dough is oft a means to an end, an interim state of existence, a fleeting moment sacrificed to the creation of cookies. No more. Grab your spoons.

• 10 M
• 10 M
• 34

If you’re going to splurge on brownies, you may as well, you know, SPLURGE on brownies. But not in terms of effort or expense. Just taste. These brownies handle it splendidly.

• 10 M
• 45 M
• 4

“Spectacular.” “Sinful.” “Easy.” “Airy.” “Buttery.” “Lofty.” “Perfect.” That’s what folks are saying about these little lovelies.

• 25 M
• 45 M
• 64