Sue Epstein, Recipe Tester

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

• 15 M
• 12 H
• 35

Essentially a tart pomegranate tonic that’s similar to mulled wine but, since it lacks booze and is definitely not overly sweet, can be enjoyed without any fear of over-indulgence. We’ll drink to that!

• 10 M
• 30 M
• 2

This slightly sweet, subtly tangy, entirely apple-y vinaigrette recipe is going to come in far more handy than you can ever imagine.

• 5 M
• 5 M
• 6

“Could not have been easier.” “Perfect.” “A one-pot wonder!” That’s what folks are saying about these super simple cakey brownies.

• 15 M
• 55 M
• 8

Fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon lend this chicken its effusive Greek accent. A foolproof grilling technique makes it irresistible in any language.

• 15 M
• 55 M
• 18

Much as we love ice cream, sometimes it’s just too darn hot and humid for something so sweet and sticky. Enter the lemon icey.

• Quick Glance
• 10 M
• 7 H, 30 M
• 10

“The finest peach cobbler that I have ever, or will ever, eat.” “WOW!” “An 11 out of 10.” “Magical.” That’s what folks are saying about this crazy easy peach cobbler.

• 30 M
• 1 H, 45 M
• 46

Couldn’t be easier. Simply freeze puréed fruit, water, and sugar and you have sorbet. Any-flavor-you-want fruit sorbet. Best part? No ice cream maker required.

• Quick Glance
• 20 M
• 3 H
• 0

Not a lot has changed since you last had this after-school classic. It’s still easy. It’s still quick. And it’s still gosh darned comforting as heck.

• 30 M
• 30 M
• 8

A whole hen plunked unceremoniously on a can and cooked on the grill or in the oven. A tailgating classic that’s simple and perfect—even when you’re not tailgating.

• Quick Glance
• 25 M
• 1 H, 45 M
• 2

A savvy, sophisticated, eat-your-veggies strategy that works its stealthy charms on kids and adults alike. You’re welcome.

• 10 M
• 25 M
• 16

Pastrami. We consider it the other corned beef. We also consider it darn easy to make it yourself.

• 45 M
• 5 D, 7 H
• 69

Is there anything that screams spring more than these lightly buttered peas with a wee bit of cooling mint on top? We think not.

• Quick Glance
• 10 M
• 15 M
• 2

Yes, a recipe for cinnamon sugar. Because ‪‎so often life leaves us wanting to be a kid again. And this proportion of cinnamon to sugar is the bomb.

• 5 M
• 5 M
• 4