Michele F., Recipe Tester

A properly made patty melt is truly a magnificent thing. It’s essentially a melding of grilled cheese sandwich and burger with some sautéed onions slipped in for good measure.

• (3)
• 35 M
• 35 M
• 13

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.

• (3)
• 45 M
• 1 H, 45 M
• 18

Elegant enough for company, simple enough for every day, and versatile enough for breakfast and midnight snack and pretty much every moment in between.

• (2)
• 30 M
• 2 H
• 11

Why spend half your paycheck on pricey infused waters when you can make them at home? It’s easy, inexpensive, and lovely.

• (2)
• 5 M
• 8 H, 5 M
• 4

Say so long to sad, soggy, store-bought pastries. Hello, easy and irresistibly flaky pastries oozing with summer fruit awesomeness.

• (1)
• 15 M
• 40 M
• 2

Authentic as heck with its minimalistic approach that keeps ingredients to the essentials.

• (1)
• 15 M
• 15 M
• 8

Seriously the best seven layer dip we’ve ever had. Swear. And it comes together in minutes without any heat. Summer supper, anyone?

• (3)
• 45 M
• 1 H
• 15

For when you just can’t wait until midsummer for your fave Italian bread salad.

• (1)
• 30 M
• 45 M
• 2

Easy. Inexpensive. No preservatives. Few ingredients. Ample uses. You may never go back to store-bought mustard.

• (1)
• 10 M
• 2 D
• 16