Easily the most unique carrot cake we’ve ever experienced. And we mean that in the best possible way.

When it’s half past when you’d wanted to eat and you’re too exhausted to think, turn to this kid-friendly, adult-approved fix.

Hungry for something flavorful and good-for-you? This seared skirt steak is jam-packed with everything you need.

These diminutive queques are flavored with a hint of citrus that’s equally welcome at breakfast, tea, or any other hour of the day, quite frankly.

Slow cooker roast beef au jus. Perhaps the first slow cooker recipe yet that’ll keep everyone at the table uber satisfied—including the person making and cleaning up after the meal.

Mac and cheese honestly doesn’t get any quicker or easier or pantry-friendlier than this 3-ingredient savior that can be tossed together with stuff you already have on hand. Certain to please.

Just potatoes, butter, and salt. That’s all you need to create this crisp-on-the-outside, meltingly-lush-on-the-inside French classic that’s loveliness defined.

No ordinary chicken pot pie, this one seems to have gone to finishing school but without a lot of fuss. Just a couple of simple yet significant aspects done exceptionally well.

An updated Italian classic made with all the usual suspects along with an unexpected drizzle of pesto that turns a frugal veggie-bin catch-all into something truly astounding.

The combination of tart, citrusy orange with not-too-dark chocolate was a smashing success at the Barefoot Contessa. It’s just as much a hit at home.

Looking to shake up your salad? This even-healthier rendition adds kale to the usual romaine and swaps out carb-laden croutons for seriously the crispest roast chickpeas we’ve ever had.

Here’s a soothing dinner fix with a ridiculously high taste-to-effort ratio. And you’d never guess it’s healthy. Consider it the soup equivalent of Taco Tuesday. 

A mashup of two Italian classics—arista and porchetta—that’s essentially pork roast stuffed with rosemary and more ground pork. Ridiculously easy to make. And even easier to devour.

“This technique really did produce those long lovely strands allowing this squash to live up to its name!” We keep hearing this about this perfectly easy and healthy spaghetti squash.

Salty pistachio. Sweet butterscotch. And that undeniable crunch of candy. All with easy-to-make instructions that are foolproof even for beginner cooks and candymakers.

Restaurant-worthy Brussels sprouts but with the ease of making them at home any darn time you like. You’re welcome.

A quick bread that pretty much captures the essence of autumn with a sigh-inducingly, knee-wobblingly inviting aroma and compelling blend of sweet spices. Idyllic? Heck yeah.

Everything you’d expect from a Dorie Greenspan recipe—easy, utterly delicious, and crowd-pleasing.

It’s quite possible that you already have everything you need for this inexpensive godsend of a pasta supper that tastes far fancier than you’d imagine.

“Easy yet feels special.” “Perfect.” “KEEPER!” That’s what we keep hearing about this superlative steak supper for when you want hearty AND healthy.