Nadine Bonda, Recipe Tester

This smash burger delivers a satisfying sizzle as the burgers meet heat and, even more satisfying, attain that elusive crusty exterior while maintaining an astoundingly juicy interior.

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• 30 M
• 1 H
• 0

It’s nice to still be surprised. Which is exactly what happened to us when we tasted this inspired melding of earthy asparagus, sweetly tart raspberry vinegar, and sharp shallot.

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• 15 M
• 40 M
• 2

Like a slightly less indulgent—but by no means abstemious—pulled pork sandwich with all the smoky savoriness you’ve come to expect and love.

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• 30 M
• 13 H, 30 M
• 0

These perfect little meringue cookies sandwich a dreamy whipped cream filling and are so airy they literally dissipate into nothing but loveliness.

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• 40 M
• 2 H, 30 M
• 5

Four ingredients and one simple technique that will leave everyone asking—maybe even demanding—you for more. A keeper of a side dish.

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• 10 M
• 55 M
• 2

Astoundingly tender and judiciously spicy, these oven barbecued ribs gain a rich, deep smokiness from a simple turn in a hot oven, no fancy outdoor equipment required.

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• 30 M
• 11 H
• 0

The chicken for these tacos gets a little tipsy after being doused with tequila and then takes a cold shower in the form of a squeeze of lime and a cooling cilantro-chile mayo sauce.

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• 25 M
• 40 M
• 0

All the cream cheesy goodness of an individual Danish that you’ve come to love. But in pillowy bread form. Which makes it oh so easy to snitch just a smidgen more.

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• 30 M
• 4 H
• 2

Taco meets casserole in this clever and crowd-pleasing approach to perfectly seasoned tacos.

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• 35 M
• 1 H, 20 M
• 4

Simple yet spectacular green beans thanks to the perfect technique from Alain Ducasse.

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• 10 M
• 20 M
• 6