Mardi Michels, Recipe Tester

This skillet full of pumpkin macaroni and cheese awesomeness ranks off the charts in its indulgence-o-rama rating.

• 1 H
• 1 H, 30 M
• 11

“Super easy.” “Quite addictive.” “Divine.” That’s what folks are saying about these surprisingly seductive spiced pepitas.

• 10 M
• 45 M
• 12

A crisp crust, a tender interior, and an impossibly enticing taste. Smothered in marinara or dolloped with tzatziki, these eggplant meatballs won’t disappoint.

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• 1 H, 15 M
• 1 H, 45 M
• 0

Eggplant, celery, fennel, zucchini, onion, tomatoes, olives, raisins, and pine nuts, oh my! Sicilian heaven in the form of a pleasingly tart side dish of sorts.

• 30 M
• 1 H, 30 M
• 6

A cleverly engineered salad made with everyday ingredients in a slightly unconventional fashion. No PhD required.

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• 30 M
• 45 M
• 0

Quick and easy enough for a weeknight. Elegant enough for weekend entertaining.

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• 30 M
• 45 M
• 0

How fortunate for us—and by us, we mean humanity—that there exists this recipe for the best classic coleslaw we’ve ever had.

• 15 M
• 2 H, 25 M
• 12

Fast. Flavorful. And flaunting just enough Middle Eastern flair to intrigue but not frighten anyone. Even kids. Swear.

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• 25 M
• 45 M
• 0

A magnificently indulgent omelet for two that’s exactly what you make when you’re feeling like reveling in something simple yet still sophisticated and is perfect at any time of day.

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• 15 M
• 15 M
• 0

Sweet, light, and oh-so-chocolatey, despite being made without gluten, eggs, or dairy. Wonders never cease.

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• 25 M
• 1 H, 15 M
• 0

A Chinese classic that you can make at home with fewer ingredients and less fuss than you’d ever imagine.

• 35 M
• 2 H
• 2

We guarantee you’re going to feel Irish when you sit down and savor a slice of this brown soda bread. Consider it a borrowed Irish birthright.

• 10 M
• 1 H, 30 M
• 2

Chicken with 40 cloves of garlic is a classic for one reason—it’s damn good. Using chicken thighs ensures the meat remains juicy. Using our trick for quickly peeling garlic makes it hassle free.

• 45 M
• 1 H, 45 M
• 14

Intensely gooey, fudgy, crunchy-edged, gluten-free brownie loveliness that are easy to make and even easier to make disappear.

• 15 M
• 40 M
• 4