Sandy Owen, Recipe Tester

“Outstanding!” “A sophisticated uptown chili.” “The bomb.” That’s what we’re hearing about this classic chili con carne recipe.

• (2)
• 1 H
• 4 H
• 4

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.

• (5)
• 1 H, 30 M
• 8 H, 30 M
• 30

“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)
• 2 H
• 2 H, 45 M
• 6

This skillet full of pumpkin macaroni and cheese awesomeness ranks off the charts in its indulgence-o-rama rating.

• (2)
• 1 H
• 1 H, 30 M
• 11

Our definition of what the perfect apple crumble recipe ought to be—sweet, spicy, crunchy, tender, and lovely as can be.

• (3)
• 30 M
• 1 H, 30 M
• 8

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

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.

• Quick Glance
• 45 M
• 4 H
• 0

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

• (1)
• 25 M
• 25 M
• 2

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.

• (3)
• 45 M
• 1 H, 45 M
• 14

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

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

• (1)
• 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.

• (3)
• 25 M
• 25 M
• 10

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.

• (1)
• 15 M
• 50 M
• 6

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

• Quick Glance
• 1 H
• 2 H, 20 M
• 0