Sandy Owen, Recipe Tester

A list of all the recipes Sandy Owen has tested.

Plum Kuchen

Plum Kuchen

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Breakfast. Brunch. Onesies. Dessert. Midnight nosh. Heck, there’s no time of day or night that we don’t welcome this classic plum kuchen.

  • Quick Glance
  • 45 M
  • 4 H, 30 M
  • 7
A slice of brownie tar heel pie on a white plate topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

Tar Heel Pie | Brownie Pie

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Known in some parts as tar heel pie, this ridiculously rich and gooey chocolate brownie pie is crazy easy to make—and just as easy to make disappear.

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  • 45 M
  • 4 H
  • 0
A stack of easy gingerbread pancakes topped with bacon, maple syrup, and creme fraiche in a white bowl.

Easy Gingerbread Pancakes

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This easy gingerbread pancakes recipe is easy to make with sugar, spice, lemon zest, and maple syrup. Perfect for Christmas.

  • 25 M
  • 25 M
  • 2
A baking dish with chicken thighs topped with garlic cloves, red potatoes, and thyme. A silver spoon is nestled in the dish.

Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic

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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
  • 14
A woman whisking a roasting pan of classic turkey gravy

Classic Turkey Gravy

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Everyone needs a classic, foolproof, go-to classic turkey gravy recipe. This is it. And all it takes is pan juices or drippings from your turkey, stock, butter, and flour. And a lot less time and effort than you’d imagine.

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  • 10 M
  • 20 M
  • 0
Five unwrapped and a pile of wrapped apple cider caramels.

Apple Cider Caramels

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The 8th wonder of the world? These insanely satiating caramels made simply with apple cider, sugar, and spice.

  • 25 M
  • 4 H
  • 2
Seven grilled chicken skewers with red onion, coconut milk, and cilantro on a wooden board

Grilled Chicken Skewers

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Magnificently easy to marinate. Quick to toss on the grill. And distinctly Thai thanks to the lilt of coconut milk, fish sauce, cilantro, and curry.

  • 25 M
  • 25 M
  • 10
A sheet pan with flattened, crispy potatoes

Easy Smashed Potatoes

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Kid friendly. Adult approved. Gluten-free. Vegan. Awesome for entertaining. And even awesomer for when you simply want to stand at the stove and inhale carbs straight from the baking sheet.

  • 15 M
  • 50 M
  • 6
A white bowl filled with chicken and sausage gumbo with a side of white rice

Cajun Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

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“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
A large bowl filled with fried arancini balls and a small bowl of red pepper sauce on the side

Paella Arancini

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Paella arancini. It’s a savvy and sassy little appetizer that’s based on an Italian classic but tastes contemporary as heck.

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  • 1 H
  • 2 H, 20 M
  • 0
Two wrapped tamales on top of an open corn husk

Red Chile Pork Tamales

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These red chile pork tamales are the real authentic Mexican deal. They taste like they were carefully crafted by the loveliest abuela imaginable. Here’s how to make them.

  • 1 H, 30 M
  • 8 H, 30 M
  • 12
Baked Mac and Cheese With Bread Crumbs

Baked Mac and Cheese with Bread Crumbs

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Because nothing says love like cheesy pasta magnificence, in particular, this baked macaroni and cheese recipe, which is one of the best we’ve ever had.

  • 30 M
  • 1 H, 15 M
  • 8
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