Linda McElroy, Recipe Tester

A list of all the recipes Linda McElroy has tested.

How to Grill Asparagus

How to Grill Asparagus

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Never again curse as your pricey spears of asparagus fall between the grill rack into oblivion. All you need is this simple trick.

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  • 10 M
  • 20 M
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A bowl of pork tinga--pork stewed with tomatoes and chipotle peppers, along with bowls of lemon, sour cream, cilantro, cheese on a table

Pork Tinga

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We’re hearing a lot about how easy and insanely delicious this classic Mexican pork stew is. And how loved ones are clamoring to leftovers to work the next day. Sounds like a keeper to us.

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A small reck crock of easy chicken liver pate, nearby a baguette and and a hunk of bread smeared with pate

Easy Chicken Liver Pâté

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Satiny smooth and ridiculously rich, this elegant spread is begging to be schmeared on rustic white bread and accompanied by a glass of riesling, whether as an impressive hors d’oeuvres or a simple winter supper.

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  • 4
A kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad tossed with a honey-mustard dressing and topped with parmesan cheese and sweet-spicy nuts

Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad

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Roasted Brussels sprouts? Been there. Kale chips? Done that. This raw winter salad comprised of two still-trendy superfoods is like experiencing them for the first time.

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White bowl filled with salt and vinegar roasted potatoes topped with crumbled feta cheese and oregano

Salt and Vinegar Roasted Potatoes

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If you like your fries with plenty of salt and malt vinegar, or if you’re a fool for all things pickled, or if you’ve ever demolished a bag of your fave salt-and-vinegar chips in less time than it takes to inhale, you need these in your life.

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  • 15 M
  • 1 H
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A yellow bowl of cowboy caviar--black-eyed peas, corn, red onion, tomato, red and yellow pepper by Dorie Greenspan

Cowboy Caviar Salad

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Eating healthy was never so easy—or mingled so nicely with tortilla chips and beer.

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Blackberry Ice Cream

Blackberry Ice Cream

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So exquisite it’s making folks say “This recipe is a 10.” and “Perfect.” and “Gloriously smooth.” and “Very rich.” and “The looks on my family’s faces said it all. Translation goes something like, ‘Oh my god, what is this?!'”

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  • 12
Strawberry Rhubarb Jam

Strawberry Rhubarb Jam

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This small batch of everyone’s fave spring preserves has got it all—taste, texture, ease, and lord oh lord, that intoxicating fragrance of strawberries and rhubarb. No prior canning experience required.

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A cast-iron cooking dish filled with roasted lamb shoulder and orange halves, topped with cinnamon sticks

Slow Roasted Lamb

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This slow roasted lamb shoulder coaxes the meat to fall-apart tenderness in the oven while infusing it with the pervasive aroma and flavor of orange, chile, and honey.

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  • 11 H
  • 8
Cherry Tomato Confit

Cherry Tomato Confit

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This cherry tomato confit is sweet and easy and a lovely way of preserving summer. Here’s how to make it.

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  • 45 M
  • 1 H, 15 M
  • 2
Marinated Steak

Korean Style Steak

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Dust that snow off the grill. This Korean style marinade comes together from pantry staples and takes just minutes to work its magic. Lucky you.

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  • 35 M
  • 10
Spiced Pumpkin Ice Cream

Pumpkin Ice Cream

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The pumpkin spice everything craze has left some of us less than enthusiastic about pumpkin spice anything. Until this.

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