Shauna Hinchen-Joyal, Recipe Tester

A classic middle Eastern mezze that’s crisp phyllo on the outside, blissfully melty halloumi and feta on the inside with parsley for some semblance of healthiness. Easy to juggle with a glass of wine in hand.

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• 45 M
• 45 M
• 4

No more boring oatmeal at the breakfast table. Just make a big batch, set out some unexpected yet lovely toppings, and watch things disappear.

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• 15 M
• 25 M
• 0

Traditional Portuguese rice pudding is cooked risotto-style with a lilt of citrus and the warmness of cinnamon. Easy as can be. With all the creamy richness you’ve come to expect from rice pudding.

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• 30 M
• 1 H
• 0

Imagine a world in which everyone could tuck into the same platter of nachos with gusto. World peace starts here, folks.

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• 45 M
• 1 H
• 0

When you want something to sip all night (or all day) without getting tipsy and without feeling like you’re being deprived, this inspired riff on a classic is what you want. Simply red wine spiked with ginger syrup and a splash of seltzer.

• 5 M
• 5 M
• 2

It doesn’t take an engineering degree to make a decent smoothie. Although it does take a little know-how to make one that makes you want to drink your veggies. Here’s how.

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• 10 M
• 15 M
• 0

Easy no-bake chocolate orbs made with dates, almonds, coconut, and cacao powder that take literally 5 minutes to toss together and more than satisfy your sweet tooth. We’re smitten.

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• 15 M
• 2 H, 15 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
• 191

We’ve never met a rugelach that we haven’t liked. Although there are some we adore more than others. This falls into the latter category.

• 1 H
• 3 H
• 4

This riff on an Italian classic relies on mostly pantry staples, along with a couple surprises, to glam up tradition.

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• 30 M
• 40 M
• 0

Everything you’d expect from a Dorie Greenspan recipe— easy, utterly delicious, and a crowd pleaser.

• 45 M
• 2 H, 15 M
• 2

Spectacularly exotic yet still surprisingly familiar. That’s what folks are saying about this shish taouk or middle Eastern grilled chicken with sumac and a tart pomegranate-tamarind sauce.

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• 30 M
• 1 H, 30 M
• 0

Calling all pesto lovers! This variation on the classic is unconventionally unique and every bit as much a keeper as the familiar rendition with pricey pine nuts.

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• 20 M
• 20 M
• 0

The real deal—homemade dough, homemade tomato sauce, two types of mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, and plenty of spicy pepperoni with a kick.

• 25 M
• 3 H, 30 M
• 8