Mary Kate K., Recipe Tester

No waiting weeks for the pickling solution to work its magic. Not with these little lovelies, which are ready to nosh within minutes of making.

• 30 M
• 1 H, 30 M
• 2

“Could not have been easier.” “Perfect.” “A one-pot wonder!” That’s what folks are saying about these super simple cakey brownies.

• 15 M
• 55 M
• 8

“An absolute knockout!” “Wowzers!” “Incredibly moist.” “Just like banana bread.” That’s what folks are saying about this recipe.

• 15 M
• 30 M
• 4

This cookie dough buttercream frosting is easy to make, insanely indulgent, and ridiculously perfect for slathering atop cakes and cupcakes, and, natch, snitching straight from the bowl.

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• 10 M
• 10 M
• 2

“I may never use store-bought sauce again.” That’s what folks are saying about this super simple Tex-Mex standby with a simple salsa verde that’s made from scratch. And so worth it.

• 30 M
• 1 H, 45 M
• 14

Eggnog pie is essentially a slightly tipsy cheesecake. We’re classifying it under “holiday desserts for parties where people like to party.”

• 25 M
• 1 H, 15 M
• 2

So lovely you’re not even going to notice that they’re vegetarian. But your guests will appreciate that fact. And you’ll appreciate the taste.

• 20 M
• 40 M
• 5

The classic jam bar perfected. Sweet raspberry preserves are layered between a nutty oatmeal cookie dough crust and crumb topping. Um, yum.

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• 20 M
• 1 H, 35 M
• 0

This pina colada recipe is made with rum, cream of coconut, and pineapple, and couldn’t be easier. We also think it’s even better than the classic.

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• 10 M
• 10 M
• 0

Knowing how to make coconut whipped cream is a lovely and satisfyingly fluffy paleo trick that we think everyone can get behind.

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• 10 M
• 10 M
• 2

Exactly what your cakes and cupcakes have been missing all these years. And yes, they’re equally adept atop wedding cakes and cupcakes.

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• 15 M
• 1 H, 15 M
• 2

This brashly untraditional panzanella grills the bread so you can dispense with waiting a day for stale bread. It also tosses in fresh mozzarella because, well, when is cheese ever a bad thing?!

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• 45 M
• 12

No-bake cake doesn’t get any easier than this funfetti fudge that’s complete with a semisweet chocolate “cake” layer, a white chocolate “frosting” layer, and sprinkles galore.

• 25 M
• 4 H, 45 M
• 4

All the crunch and saltiness and satisfaction of your fave packaged potato chips. None of the icky preservatives, unhealthy fats, and other unconscionable additives.

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• 20 M
• 1 H
• 0