Natalie Reebel

We used to get our gratins and scalloped potatoes confused. But then we tried this gratin. Guess which one is now our favorite?!

Simple and, yes, a little sneaky, this kid-friendly, fuss-free, casserole-like mac and cheese melds Cheddar and carrot to healthful effect.

Whether you seek convention or innovation, you'll find it in this haute yet humble peach pie, which draws on tradition yet still wields some surprises.

If ever there was an unabashedly, unapologetically girlie burger, this is it. Still, we’ve seen guys polish them off without complaint.

We find this lovely, albeit subtly flavored, little number to be one of the simpler pleasures in life. We think you'll concur.

Chimichurri-induced happiness can be yours with this foolproof, fuss-free, Argentine-approved answer to what's for dinner.

A retro classic with a velvety coconut custard buried beneath billows of sweet, luscious, airy meringue and cushioned by a tender, flaky, buttery lard crust. You're welcome.

Silken, garlicky mashed potatoes manifest in mere minutes thanks to a super simple technique that's perfect for when you're entertaining or just plain hungry.

"Simple." "Delicious." "Awesome." "Lovely." "Wonderful." "What's not to love?" That's what folks are saying about this almost obscenely satisfying casserole.

An unexpected yet inspired concoction of sweet, salt, and smoke that'll put your childhood recollections of brittle to shame.

One way to down your sweet potatoes? Drown them in butter, sugar, bourbon, and maple syrup. It's The Southern Way. And we can't say we have a problem with this.

Simply stunning. Stunningly simple. These fancy pants pears are perfect after being poached in a cinnamon-infused syrup and drizzled with a coffee-infused caramel sauce.

Just like cinnamon toast. Except better. Your kids will worship you. So will your inner kid.

One of our trusty tactics for disguising Halloween candy so it turns into something new and eminently shareable.

We've tasted a lot of pasta alla Norma recipes in our day, and we gotta say, after trying this one, we're calling it quits on our search for the perfect recipe. Because this is it.

This flour-free fried bird is contrary to everything we know about fried chicken. Or think we know. That's exactly what makes it so darn genius.

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.

Shredded beef and gooey cheese and a pretty mild sauce. Just 20 minutes in the oven, then compliments all around. Thanks, Homesick Texan.

Making your own pumpkin pie spice is as easy as dumping some spices you probably already have, into a bowl and stirring them together. No need to run to the store. You're welcome.

"Soft, spicy, holiday memory-invoking." "Spiced perfectly." "So easy." "Lovely." That's what folks are saying about these.