Susan Hall, Recipe Tester

A handful of cheap ingredients. The exact perfect temperature and timing. And a little patience, please, while spuds are elevated from simple to stellar.

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Ditch your smoothie and instead indulge in these a.m. tacos loaded with cheesy scrambled eggs, avocado, and smoky chipotle salsa. #worthit

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The charm of this roast chicken lies in its simplicity and its potatoes, which are imbued with drippings and meltingly tender yet impossibly crisp at the edges.

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“Oh my God.” “This may be the best potato gratin I have ever made.” “Easy to make and oh so creamy.” That’s what we’re hearing about this simple yet splurge-worthy side dish.

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• 45 M
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This smash burger delivers a satisfying sizzle as the burgers meet heat and, even more satisfying, attain that elusive crusty exterior while maintaining an astoundingly juicy interior.

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Sometimes less is more. Witness these crumb-coated thighs which come together with no fuss and are easily adaptable to whatever you have on hand.

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• 40 M
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This is what we consider to be the ultimate pot roast for company. (Heck, with two types of booze, it’s gotta be good!)

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• 3 H, 45 M
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Spicy. Sweet. Savory. Simple. And perfect for stashing in the freezer for hectic weekday mornings or holiday entertaining.

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• 1 H, 30 M
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Italian comfort food of the most indulgent sort. Gotta love it.

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Gochujang-spiced shredded beef topped with tangy pickled red onions. Easily one of the best things we’ve eaten in recent memory.

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