Sarah Kenney, Recipe Tester

Comfort food at its finest—creamy polenta, packed with leafy greens and Parmesan. Full of nutritious veggies and on the table in 45 minutes. You’re welcome.

• (1)
• 2

All the good stuff from a birthday cake–sprinkles and a creamy buttery frosting–incorporated into soft, tender sugar cookies. That’s something to celebrate.

• Quick Glance
• 50 M
• 1 H
• 2

A bittersweet something for when you want something that’s impressive and sophisticated (and did we mention vegan and gluten-free?).

• Quick Glance
• 1 H, 30 M
• 5 H
• 0

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

• Quick Glance
• 30 M
• 1 H, 30 M
• 0

A simple, quick, easy, cheap side that’s making kids as well as adults demand seconds. Yes, seconds. Of broccoli. You’re welcome.

• (4)
• 20 M
• 40 M
• 8

There’s cornbread. And then there’s cornbread enhanced with bacon, corn, and good ol’ bacon drippings. Just as God intended, folks who’ve made it have been saying.

• (9)
• 35 M
• 1 H, 30 M
• 34

Peachy keen takes on new meaning with this lovely little stunner of a starter or, if you’re like us and have a hard time restraining yourself, your entire supper. Loveliness personified.

• (1)
• 5 M
• 15 M
• 4

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

• (1)
• 10 M
• 55 M
• 2

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

• (2)
• 10 M
• 20 M
• 6

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.

• (41)
• 15 M
• 50 M
• 208