Shannon Parrish, Recipe Tester

With its blend of mascarpone and Parmesan, this roux-less—and fuss-less—creamed spinach isn’t what you grew up with at your grandma’s table. And no one’s complaining about that.

• (6)
• 25 M
• 25 M
• 14

This Italian classic is gonna bring ease to your everyday supper situation with its understated complexity and undeniable frugality.

• (3)
• 5 M
• 20 M
• 14

If you’re the sort who likes things spicy, whether first thing in the morning or at the end of a crazy day, then we’ve got a quick and easy scrambled eggs recipe for you.

• (2)
• 25 M
• 30 M
• 6

Yeah, yeah, we know. You don’t need a recipe for mashed Yukon Golds with butter, milk, and salt. Or so you think. Try this and get back to us.

• (2)
• 20 M
• 45 M
• 6

A sweet nuttiness, a dense crumb, a crunchy crust, and bags more flavor than normal bread. Whatcha waiting for?

• (4)
• 15 M
• 1 H, 30 M
• 27

We have a confession. This baklava is not the classic Greek ideal. Not at all. But that doesn’t seem to be stopping it from disappearing.

• (3)
• 45 M
• 2 H, 30 M
• 12

An impressive and enticing use for healthy roots and tubers that, thankfully, doesn’t taste virtuous at all. In fact, it actually feels quite indulgent.

• (1)
• 45 M
• 55 M
• 2

Boozy bananas are lavished with a cheater’s caramel sauce made with butter, brandy, and brown sugar in this outrageously simple riff on a Southern classic. No flambé required.

• (1)
• 15 M
• 25 M
• 4

A peppery riff on the classic Italian condiment that may even have improved upon tradition.

• (1)
• 10 M
• 10 M
• 2

Simple and stunning. That’s what we expect outta any side that we pull off the grill. These artichokes deliver all that—and then some.

• (1)
• 35 M
• 1 H, 40 M
• 2