Martha T., Recipe Tester

“Heavenly.” “The best cornbread we’ve ever had.” “Like eating cake.” “Stop me before I make another!” That’s what folks are saying about this unconventional cornbread.

• 30 M
• 1 H, 30 M
• 47

We call these “stealthy healthy” cuz you certainly can’t tell by the taste that there’s anything nutritionally redeeming about them. (And that’s how we like our healthy food to taste!)

• 10 M
• 2 H
• 14

If in the beginning there was pie, it was probably chess pie seeing as it comes together soooooo simply from pantry staples.

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• 30 M
• 1 H, 25 M
• 0

This may not seem like coleslaw to some given its lack of mayo. But its sweet tanginess is going to woo you like never before.

• 15 M
• 15 M
• 2

Cookie dough is oft a means to an end, an interim state of existence, a fleeting moment sacrificed to the creation of cookies. No more. Grab your spoons.

• 10 M
• 10 M
• 34

Made with honey syrup, the aptly named Bee’s Knees cocktail has its origin in Prohibition, back when simplicity and sweet reigned supreme.

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• 5 M
• 25 M
• 0

Baguette slathered with goat cheese and baked to toasty perfection with a can’t-mess-it-up vinaigrette and salad. Easy peasy.

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• 15 M
• 15 M
• 0

Perhaps the simplest way ever to gussy up a piece of plain fish, a bland chicken breast, even out-of-season veggies.

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• 5 M
• 5 M
• 0

An exceptionally tender roast and crisp-as-can-be roasted potatoes that will make any meal memorable beyond words.

• 30 M
• 2 H
• 4

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

• 10 M
• 45 M
• 12

Nothing says “I love you” like sharing steak swimming in a puddle of melting herb butter. Consider it Cupid’s little helper.

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• 5 M
• 5 M
• 6

The perfect cold brew coffee relies on exactly the right ratio of coffee grounds to water. Patience optional.

• 15 M
• 1 D
• 16

Normally we have an issue with people talking fresh to us. But in the case of these agua frescas, or fresh flavored waters, we’re all ears.

• Quick Glance
• 10 M
• 1 H, 25 M
• 8

This simple caramel sauce was made for weeknight cravings that desperately demand scooping something sweet by the spoonful.

• 5 M
• 20 M
• 12