Pat Francis, Recipe Tester

Whoever created this classic American casserole knew a thing or two. Layers of chicken, roasted peppers, and tortillas smothered in cheese. Gobsmackingly delicious.

• (2)
• 1 H, 20 M
• 2 H
• 10

If only we could go back in time to the days when politicians were a little more humble and promised every person a chicken in their pot.

• Quick Glance
• 25 M
• 2 H, 30 M
• 2

Plain and perfect, that’s what we consider this simple roast lamb recipe. And in a shorter cooking time than usual and very little fuss.

• (1)
• 25 M
• 2 H, 25 M
• 6

Perhaps the quickest, richest, savviest strategy for gussying up spring stalks that you’ve ever encountered.

• (1)
• 10 M
• 10 M
• 10

A ginormous, warm, gooey, chocolatey cookie baked in a single skillet so there’s no waiting for batch after batch to come out of the oven.

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• 15 M
• 50 M
• 0

There’s literally no comparison between homemade almond milk and store-bought almond milk. None. No way. Nuh uh. Nope.

• (4)
• 15 M
• 6 H, 15 M
• 12

The epitome of Italian comfort food. Polenta, Italian sausage, and cheese (two kinds!) are simply layered and baked. Basta.

• (1)
• 30 M
• 1 H, 50 M
• 2

A comforting, satiating breakfast, lunch, or supper. The sort of sustenance that never, ever disappoints.

• (1)
• 30 M
• 45 M
• 4

Healthy isn’t necessarily boring or penance. This lovely and easy pan seared fish fillet with lemon and butter is so darn delectable, you’re going to completely forget it’s good for you.

• Quick Glance
• 10 M
• 15 M
• 0

The sort of simple dish that looks (and tastes!) like you spent all day preparing it but, in reality, requires only a handful of pantry ingredients and is completely doable on a weeknight.

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• 15 M
• 45 M
• 0