Sheri C., Recipe Tester

Beautiful burger buns. Were ever three words joined in such harmonious sequence? Actually, let’s add buxom and buttery.

• 25 M
• 1 H, 45 M
• 38

Not too sweet and not too dense, this honeyed pistachio pound cake is just right—and just large enough to share.

• 20 M
• 2 H
• 57

Okay, these cookies may not contain literally a thousand layers, but you gotta admit, the title made you count, yes?

• 30 M
• 1 H, 30 M
• 14

Yup. We went there. To that homemade Cheez-It place. Go ahead. Admit it. You’re awfully glad that we did.

• 15 M
• 25 M
• 16

Easy, elegant, and exceptionally buttery. Pretty impressive for something that you toss together in less than 15 minutes, wouldn’t you agree?

• 15 M
• 15 M
• 22

“Transcendent” is how the author describes these rugelach. We’d like to add “flaky,” “tender,” and “perfect” to the list of apt adjectives.

• 40 M
• 2 H
• 18

Always craved a little something more as you’ve knocked back your mint julep? Then you need this jalapeño mint julep recipe.

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• 5 M
• 35 M
• 0

Got eggs, stale bread, and a skillet? Then you’ve got supper. Crisp and crunchy with soft and gooey. Thrifty, too.

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• 10 M
• 10 M
• 2

This jumble of sweetly caramelized vegetables creates a lovely, though unconventional, sauce of sorts for pasta. We’re such rebels.

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• 45 M
• 1 H
• 4

What’s easy peasy to make, lovely to look at, even lovelier to taste, and certain to impress? This cake.

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• 30 M
• 1 H, 30 M
• 22

Stop your scoffing. This may not be conventional chili, but it’s no sissy imposter. It’s just a little subtler, soupier, and smokier.

• 35 M
• 1 H
• 6

Slather, schmear, and otherwise anoint all manner of things with this nifty flavored butter. Mmmm. Butter.

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• 15 M
• 15 M
• 0

A little sugar, a splash of bitters, and a lotta booze—your grandma’s go-to drink. (Oh wait, was that just our family?!)

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• 5 M
• 5 M
• 2

Sweet, spicy, and just a little sassy. That’s what we think of this sensational synthesis of everyday ingredients. Slather it at will.

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• 5 M
• 5 M
• 4