Linda Pacchiano

Sometimes simpler is better. Proof? This classic chocolate frosting from the back of the tin of Hershey's cocoa. We dare you to not just eat it straight from the spoon.

Certain things in this world inspire lasting love. Like this cake. An old-fashioned American classic for a reason.

You know chicken cacciatore--chicken made with vegetables, herbs, and tons of tomatoes--right? Wrong.

Don't try to rush this ham. It's slow roasted in a maple glaze that imbues the porky deliciousness with cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and nutmeg.

A startlingly spectacular made-from-scratch cheese Danish that is going to forever change your notion of what a cheese Danish ought to be.

These crumb-coated thighs come together with no fuss and can easily be adapted to whatever ingredients you happen to have on hand.

Pastrami. We consider it the other corned beef. We also consider it darn easy to make it yourself.

Not your everyday mashed potatoes, these are ridiculously rich and comforting thanks to butter, sour cream, Parmesan, and roasted garlic. Leftovers freeze and reheat beautifully.

Because who doesn't love creamy, smoky, cheesy mashed potatoes?

An elegant meal of roasted chicken thighs and potatoes drizzled with lemon garlic sauce in under an hour and made on a single sheet pan. You're welcome.

Fresh spring radishes get roasted and smothered in herbed compound butter for this easy side dish.

Transport yourself to the Mediterranean with this cozy meal of tender chicken thighs that are gently cooked with vermouth, lemon, olives, and prosciutto.

Our testers are singing the praises of these sweet cookies that are stuffed with poppy seed and apricot filling. We're quite certain you will be, too.

Homemade cookies that require only 3 ingredients and no mixer? You bet. It doesn't get any easier than this, folks.

Our testers are calling this creamy, comforting bowl of sweet corn and roasted poblano soup "the essence of summertime". We couldn't agree more.

Take the guesswork out of grilling whole fish with this easy recipe. A creamy cooling cucumber salad completes this summer meal.

This creamy vegetarian pasta dish, made with rigatoni, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and lemony ricotta, is on the table in just 30 minutes. Sounds like a weeknight winner to us.

Topped with an indulgent chocolate buttercream frosting, this cake is so tender and chocolate-y, you'll never guess that there's three cups of zucchini inside.

This quick and healthy fish dinner requires only a handful of pantry staples and 20 minutes of effort. We swear.

This Dutch oven braided loaf is swirled with cinnamon and topped with vanilla glaze and toasted pecans. It's perfect anytime of the day, breakfast included.