Ralph Knauth, Recipe Tester

A ridiculously easy way to cook bacon for a crowd. No fuss. No standing at the stovetop. No spatters.

• 5 M
• 25 M
• 46

An obscenely easy, sweetly tart rhubarb crisp that you simply must experience at least once. Although we doubt you’ll be able to stop at just once.

• 15 M
• 45 M
• 23

A nifty little ooh- and aah-inducing riff on the classic croque madame that’s perfect to assemble ahead of time for big batch brunches.

• 30 M
• 50 M
• 6

Toss some shrimp, salt, pepper, and garlic in a hot skillet and keep watch until the shrimp are plump and juicy and perfect. Then sit back and accept accolades.

• Quick Glance
• 5 M
• 25 M
• 0

Is there anything that screams spring more than these lightly buttered peas with a wee bit of cooling mint on top? We think not.

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• 10 M
• 15 M
• 2

The perfect dish to usher in warm weather. Nothing but rosemary, garlic, salt, pepper, and a tour of duty in the oven.

• Quick Glance
• 15 M
• 1 H, 45 M
• 4

We guarantee you’re going to feel Irish when you sit down and savor a slice of this brown soda bread. Consider it your birthright.

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• 10 M
• 1 H, 30 M
• 2

Just like what your grandma would put on the table for Sunday night supper.

• 10 M
• 1 H, 35 M
• 30

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.

• 45 M
• 1 H, 45 M
• 12

“Your family will think you are AMAZING.” “A straightforward, real deal Cajun gumbo that everyone loved.” “Easy and affordable.” “A keeper!” That’s what folks are saying about this gumbo.

• 2 H
• 2 H, 45 M
• 4

Yes, we know the difference between cauliflower and rice. But we still like this subtle, sneaky, eat-your-veggies trick.

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• 5 M
• 15 M
• 0

This black pepper mashed potatoes recipe from Christina Tosi of Momofuku Milk Bar calls for spuds, salt, pepper, and sugar.

• 10 M
• 30 M
• 4

At long last, a slice of pumpkin pie can be considered complete in and of itself—no dollop of whipped cream required. Pumpkin and meringue. So happy together.

• 25 M
• 3 H, 15 M
• 12

We can think of no more compelling reason to indulge in toast for breakfast than this sweetly tart marmalade.

• 45 M
• 1 H, 30 M
• 18