Sandy Owen, Recipe Tester

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

• 25 M
• 4 H
• 2

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.

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• 25 M
• 25 M
• 0

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

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• 15 M
• 50 M
• 4

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

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

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

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.

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• 1 H, 30 M
• 8 H, 30 M
• 6

This pumpkin macaroni and cheese ranks off the charts in terms of its epic indulgence-o-rama rating.

• 1 H
• 1 H, 30 M
• 6

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

Honey and cayenne lend these carrots a sweet heat that’s perfectly lovely alongside just about anything.

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• 15 M
• 50 M
• 2

So lovely you’re not even going to notice that they’re vegetarian. But your guests will appreciate that fact. And you’ll appreciate the taste.

• 20 M
• 40 M
• 2

This Sriracha mayonnaise recipe is a simple dipping sauce, sandwich spread, and all around awesome use for mayo.

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• 5 M
• 5 M
• 6

Whoever created this American classic knew what they were doing. We’re talking layers of smoked chicken, roasted peppers, and corn tortillas that are smothered in cheese and baked until gobsmackingly delicious.

• 1 H, 20 M
• 2 H
• 6