Samantha Fisher, Recipe Tester

If you’ve been dreaming of something a little different, take these for a spin. Hints of soy bring umami to the party, making these gluten-free beauties exceptional.

Craving chewy chocolate brownies? America’s Test Kitchen has a splendid version that’s got some seriously amped-up flavor.

A sweet and vinegary, sesame and garlicky, oniony chicken dish that’s seriously irresistible. You’re gonna want to put this dish on repeat.

Earthy black-eyed peas, Portuguese tuna, sliced onion, garlic, and parsley are tossed together in a vinegar-y salad dressing for a quick, nutritious salad.

Spag bol is comfort food but if you’d rather go veggie, this umami bomb is a superb alternative.

With a little advance planning and potatoes, these pan-roasted gnocchi make an utterly swoon-worthy and impressive dinner.

This sturdy mushroom and black bean combo holds its shape while delivering some lip-smacking, finger-licking deliciousness. And it’s smothered in some of the tastiest sauce we’ve ever tried.

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.

Sweetly tart and almost too pretty to use, these translucent slices of citrus lend a quiet loveliness to all manner of desserts.

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