Lou Ann Traster, Recipe Tester

Happiness can be found in this recipe that ended our search for the perfect small-batch chocolate chip cookie. Insanely perfect for when you need—need, not want—just a dozen.

• (1)
• 15 M
• 25 M
• 4

“Not too sweet.” “Simple and terrific.” “Everything a granola should be.” That’s what folks are saying about this granola.

• (1)
• 10 M
• 1 H
• 2

Who first thought to smother a hot dog with chili and strew it with cheese and cram it into one’s face? We’re talking hero status.

• Quick Glance
• 10 M
• 10 M
• 0

An updated Italian classic made with all the usual suspects along with an unexpected drizzle of pesto that turns a frugal veggie-bin catch-all into something truly astounding.

• Quick Glance
• 30 M
• 1 H, 30 M
• 0

Crisp celery aligns with mildly bitter, frilly frisée for an unexpected yet surprisingly satisfying salad that’s certain to cure your salad ennui.

• Quick Glance
• 15 M
• 25 M
• 0

Not your classic oatmeal raisin cookies, these boast golden raisins, maple syrup, and cardamom in addition to pistachios. Definitely healthy. Practically paleo. Entirely good.

• Quick Glance
• 15 M
• 50 M
• 8

“Gorgeous!” “Satisfying and deceptively easy.” “A keeper.” That’s what folks are saying about this traditional Hungarian cauliflower soup.

• (5)
• 25 M
• 45 M
• 24

Behold, the no-knead bread recipe that incited an insurrection among home bakers everywhere.

• (90)
• 30 M
• 3 H, 30 M
• 576

This outrageously healthy—yet still satiating—riff on Italian wedding soup swaps traditional beef and pork meatballs for ones made with turkey. Indulgence with decency.

• (3)
• 25 M
• 1 H
• 6

“Your family will think you are AMAZING.” “A straightforward, real deal Cajun gumbo that everyone loved.” “Easy and affordable.” “A keeper!” That’s what we’re hearing about this.

• (5)
• 2 H
• 2 H, 45 M
• 12