Maria Peplowski, Recipe Tester

Comfort finds us in unexpected ways. Thank goodness for that. And thank goodness for this not-too-sweet, subtly apple-y, kid-friendly quick bread.

• (24)
• 10 M
• 1 H, 30 M
• 70

So what if salmon isn’t from Italy? Cookbook author Giuliano Hazan is and he says to toss chunks of the rich fish with pasta, tomatoes, and cream. We’ll happily oblige.

• (5)
• 15 M
• 25 M
• 14

Just like the women for whom it’s named, this pasta puttanesca recipe is edgy, spicy, and more than a little sassy. Gets the job done in a hurry, too.

• (1)
• 5 M
• 30 M
• 11

More savory than sweet, these shortbread go magnificently with booze of any sorts, from the most genteel of cocktails to your go-to wine from the corner store.

• (2)
• 30 M
• 1 H, 20 M
• 7

A baseball classic. Although our take on classic caramel corn is somewhat more delicate and buttery than the stale sort found at the ball park–and won’t last longer than an inning.

• (1)
• 20 M
• 2 H, 20 M
• 10

A lilt of lemon and hints of thyme dance throughout this simple risotto. The best they’ve ever tasted.

• (4)
• 30 M
• 30 M
• 19

These beauties aren’t unlike classic sugar cookies in terms of ease and appeal. They’re just a little richer and a lot less expected.

• (6)
• 20 M
• 45 M
• 25

This stunning little sauce comes together with ease, imparting a vibrant sweet-tart-crunchiness to practically anything you can think to bestow it upon.

• (1)
• 5 M
• 5 M
• 1

Hate Brussels sprouts? Well, hate them no more. Here shaved sprouts are tossed with thin slices of pecorino and prosciutto and dressed with lemon and oil.

• (2)
• 30 M
• 30 M
• 4

Pretty in pink is this lovely sorbet, thanks to the inclusion of the entire apple, blush red peel included, as well as a little Geürztraminer for sweet sophistication.

• Quick Glance
• 25 M
• 2 H, 45 M
• 2