Sheri C., Recipe Tester

It was a dark and stormy night…oops. We mean, this stiff yet slightly sweet cocktail is certain to thunder through your evening.

• 5 M
• 5 M
• 19

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
• 61

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
• 8

Milkiest? Chocolatiest? We think so. This creamy, dreamy little concoction is smoooooothness on a spoon.

• 15 M
• 45 M
• 21

Scandalously simple. Ethereally airy. Magical. That’s but a sampling of what folks are saying about these two-ingredient, Southern-style cream biscuits.

• 15 M
• 30 M
• 30

One of our most requested recipes. Easy, elegant, and pretty much foolproof. Sorta impressive for something that you toss together in less than 15 minutes, wouldn’t you agree?

• 15 M
• 15 M
• 26

We can certainly understand why street food has catapulted into trendiness. Assuming, that is, it all tastes as soulful as these skewers that are hawked on seemingly every street in Thailand.

• 10 M
• 1 H, 40 M
• 19

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
• 40

Imagine, if you can, a technique that imbues salmon with a touch of smoke and ensures your pricey catch doesn’t stick to the grate. You’re welcome.

• 15 M
• 40 M
• 10

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
• 16

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
• 17

“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
• 24

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

• Quick Glance
• 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.

• Quick Glance
• 10 M
• 10 M
• 2