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Susan Bingaman, Recipe Tester

A list of all the recipes Susan Bingaman has tested.

Cooking has been a lifelong affliction for Susan Bingaman. It never occurred to her that other kids didn’t bake their own birthday treats, read cookbook like novels, and peruse the shelves at cooking stores instead of clothing stores at the mall. Needless to say, her friends were (and still are) always well fed. Encouraged to major in food science by her mother, Bingaman now spends her days in the test kitchen of a major Midwestern grocery chain. She started testing recipes for Leite’s Culinaria in June 2004, never thinking it would lead to becoming part of the recipe testing team for David’s cookbook, The New Portuguese Table.

Nine bowls of oatmeal with different toppings created from an oatmeal bar

Best Oatmeal Toppings

Feb 05, 2019 posted by LC Editors

No more boring oatmeal at the breakfast table. Just make a big batch, set out some unexpected yet lovely toppings, and watch things disappear.

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A white serving platter filled with Portuguese rice pudding and topped with toasted pistachios and cinnamon

Portuguese Rice Pudding | Arroz Doce

updated Feb 04, 2019 posted by LC Editors

Traditional Portuguese rice pudding is cooked risotto-style with a lilt of citrus and the warmness of cinnamon. Easy as can be. With all the creamy richness you’ve come to expect from rice pudding.

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Skillet Mac and Cheese

Jan 22, 2019 posted by LC Editors

Add this simple skillet mac and cheese, with its brilliant and time-saving trick we suspect you’ve never heard of, to your dinner arsenal and you just might achieve superhero status with the kids. And with yourself.

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White plate of sliced pork tenderloin with paprika drizzled with a garlic butter sauce

Roast Pork Tenderloin With Paprika

Jan 05, 2019 posted by LC Editors

A simple yet surprisingly flavorful pork recipe that’s eminently doable on a weeknight, not too spicy for the kids, and with enough oomph for the adults. Did we mention there’s just one pan to clean?

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Classic Grilled Cheese Sandwich

updated Dec 20, 2018 posted by LC Editors

Just as cheesy and comforting as it was when you were six years old. And who couldn’t benefit from feeling like you’re six again and all is right with the world?

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Chocolate Bourbon-Spiked Banana Bread

updated Dec 09, 2018 posted by LC Editors

This life-changer of a recipe isn’t your mom’s banana bread. It’s better. And we’ve got no qualms saying that.

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Glazed nutmeg pound cake in a loaf pan on a circular cooling rack

Nutmeg Cake

updated Dec 13, 2018 posted by LC Editors

This spice cake is soaked with rum syrup, making a lovely, albeit slightly boozy, gift when wrapped in parchment and tied with a bow.

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Cinnamon Toast Bars

updated Dec 12, 2018 posted by LC Editors

Just like cinnamon toast. Except better. Your kids will worship you. So will your inner kid.

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Homemade Cornbread Sausage Dressing

updated Nov 12, 2018 posted by LC Editors

This dressing is pretty much Thanksgiving personified. But that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy it any day of the year. Trust us. One taste and you’re not gonna want to wait 365 days before you have it again.

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Carrot and Lentil Soup

updated Oct 30, 2018 posted by LC Editors

“Beautiful.” “Filled with flavors.” “A tad spicy.” “Simple.” “Perfect!” That’s just a taste of what our testers are saying about this soup. Sort of makes you want some, doesn’t it?

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Buttermilk Cornbread

Aug 24, 2018 posted by LC Editors

“Heavenly.” “The best cornbread we’ve ever had.” “Like eating cake.” “Stop me before I make another!” That’s what folks are saying about this unconventional cornbread.