Sarah Kenney, Recipe Tester

An updated Italian classic made with all the usual suspects along with an unexpected drizzle of pesto that transforms a frugal veggie-bin catch-all into something truly astounding.

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• 30 M
• 1 H, 30 M
• 0

This is definitely not your classic shakshuka. But with its lilt of lemon, its hearty braised greens, and it sprinkling of za’atar, it’s not something we’d kick out of bed.

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• 30 M
• 45 M
• 0

Essentially fancy-sounding blobs of pastry with grated cheese, these chichi French lovelies impress everyone yet barely take any effort.

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• 30 M
• 1 H
• 2

Dinner dilemma? Enter this delicate baked fish with crisp seasoned bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese with a white wine pan sauce that’s proven to be surprisingly popular with kids and adults alike.

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• 15 M
• 30 M
• 0

We got nothing against the Larabars we’ve been noshing for years. Save for the crazy price tag. Here’s a less expensive, more customizable alternative.

• 15 M
• 50 M
• 193

Not your typical tacos, these beauties comprise gently spiced braised brisket that’s smattered with cabbage, pickled red onion, Cotija cheese, lime, and cilantro. Not your typical tacos. And boy are we thankful for that.

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• 1 H
• 6 H
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Cranberries add a chewy, sweet-tartness and pistachios bring a buttery tasting richness to these biscotti, making them a must-make for Christmas.

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• 1 H
• 1 H, 45 M
• 4

Unexpected, easy, eye-catching, and impressive as heck. That’s what we think of this lovely autumnal juxtaposition of tastes and textures that’s gonna upend the way you think about salads.

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• 30 M
• 1 H, 10 M
• 0

Simple yet spectacular green beans thanks to the perfect technique from Alain Ducasse.

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• 10 M
• 20 M
• 0

A subtle tweak to an ordinary roast hen can make all the difference. Here a single Middle Eastern spice elevates an everyday roast hen to something special. Something very special.

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• 30 M
• 1 H, 45 M
• 0

Peachy keen takes on new meaning with this lovely little stunner of a starter. Perfection on a plate.

• 5 M
• 15 M
• 2

Leave it to the French to make something as simple as roast chicken seem so darn alluring.

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• 30 M
• 1 H, 50 M
• 4

There’s cornbread. And then there’s cornbread enhanced with bacon, corn, and good ol’ bacon drippings. Just as God intended.

• 35 M
• 1 H, 30 M
• 32

Four ingredients and one simple technique that will leave everyone asking—maybe even demanding—you for more. A keeper of a side dish.

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• 10 M
• 55 M
• 2