Sheara G., Recipe Tester

There’s something about a big old pot of beans–comforting, richly flavored, and filling. Tomatoes and rosemary add a little something special.

Focaccia gets drizzled with an intense herb oil of basil, parsley, oregano, rosemary, garlic and thyme, then loaded with slices of potato, onions, and rosemary.

Crisp-on-the-edge, gooey-in-the-middle, stuffed-full-of-chocolate, and gluten-free through and through, these cookies are perfection.

Nothing says Sunday brunch like a pile of buttery, gently spiced French toast, drizzled in a sweet strawberry syrup. Lovely.

Just when you thought making hard-boiled eggs couldn’t get any easier.

Our testers likened this to the magical, scrumptious offspring of a blondie and a classic PB&J. Sounds like heaven to us. And it kinda sounds like breakfast, too.

In an hour, you can have a hearty, healthy, and incredibly tasty pot of this traditional Roman soup—or stew, if you prefer. Blended chickpeas get thick in an instant.

If you know Joy the Baker, you know how great her recipes are. This is no exception, full of fruit and covered with a cookie-like topping, this is one darn good cobbler.

“Best peach pie in the world!” That’s what folks are saying about this recipe. We’re not going to argue.

Great big chewy, chocolatey cookies so fantastic that our testers absolutely raved about them—try ’em and see for yourself.

Spatchcocked and served with a fresh salsa verde, this chicken is a flavor lifesaver. Juicy, crisp-skinned, and quick, you might never go back to regular chicken again.

Crunchy topping, tender crumb, and a cream-cheese filling make this coffee cake an irresistible addition to your table. No one will guess it’s gluten-free.

Fresh baked pretzels are irresistible. This recipe shows you how to make plain pretzels, cheese pretzels, caraway pretzels, bacon pretzels, mini-pretzels.

If you’ve been dreaming of something a little different, take these for a spin. Hints of soy bring umami to the party, making these gluten-free beauties exceptional.

French onion soup meets veggie ramen in this inspired hybrid from Meera Sodha. Flavored with sake, miso, chiles, and piles of caramelized onions, it’s revelatory.

Get ready for an upgraded banana bread. Perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or anytime you really want something a little sweet.

Real-deal IKEA meatballs without having to leave the house. Consider it comfort food with no Allen key required.

This exceptionally rich chicken soup comes together faster than you think. Nutritious and comforting and satisfying, it brings more sustenance than most soups.

Folks are literally receiving high fives from people at the table for these braised beans. Yes, high fives. For braised beans. THAT’S how damn good they are.

The kid classic goes glam here with brown butter and sea salt. Sorta like your four-year-old trying on your heels and pearls…but with a heck of a lot more grace.