Sita Krishnaswamy, Recipe Tester

Perhaps the most iconic and indispensable ingredient in Moroccan cooking. And perhaps the easiest thing to make ever.

• (1)
• 10 M
• 10 M
• 15

This Havana-style black bean soup is gonna surprise you with just how intensely flavored it is despite calling for inexpensive everyday ingredients.

• (2)
• 40 M
• 3 H, 15 M
• 14

Making stock from scratch was never difficult. And it just became even easier thanks to this simple yet perfect slow cooker approach.

• (6)
• 15 M
• 12 H
• 39

Subtly sweet and slightly crumbly, these chocolate cookies are indulgent through and through yet in a sorta sophisticated way. Tasting is understanding.

• (1)
• 45 M
• 1 H, 25 M
• 8

Drama. Intrigue. Aroma. Ease. These, too, can be part of your weeknight routine with this simple, surprising tactic to cooking fish.

• (1)
• 15 M
• 30 M
• 3

A sophisticated cocktail that’s made drinkers swoon for more than a century thanks to the warm hush of Cognac, the sweetly tart lilt of lemon, and the effusive effervescence of Champagne.

• (2)
• 5 M
• 5 M
• 4

Certain things in this world inspire lasting love. Like this cake. An old-fashioned American classic for a reason.

• (33)
• 20 M
• 55 M
• 305

The traditional Italian approach to pizza is one of restraint. We, uh, sort of took a few liberties with that. Okay. A lot of liberties. We don’t hear anyone complaining.

• Quick Glance
• 40 M
• 3 H, 30 M
• 2

Know that elusive balance of ridiculously crisp skin yet tender meat and a dipping sauce that’s sorta sweet but with some heat? Most wings fail miserably to achieve that. These nail it.

• Quick Glance
• 15 M
• 1 H
• 0

Potato chip fiends, stop your scoffing. We double-dog dare you to make a batch and stop at just one.

• (8)
• 10 M
• 30 M
• 27