The earthy, nutty, warming spice blend known as za’atar disproves the notion that simple can’t also be stylish.

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• 45 M
• 0

How to explain these wine poached pears? “Lovely” and “simple” and “quick” and “easy” and “impressive” come to mind.

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• 4 H, 25 M
• 4

Forget the mixed nuts and pulled pork nachos. This maple bacon is what we now nosh while sipping a beer and watching the game.

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• 55 M
• 2

Acidity. Saltiness. Sharpness. Herbaciousness. This North African salad is where all these elements collide to quite lovely effect.

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• 25 M
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Happiness is 25 minutes away with this recipe that ended our search for the perfect small-batch chocolate chip cookie.

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• 25 M
• 4

This is not your mom’s potato salad recipe. It’s better. And we couldn’t be more okay with that.

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• 1 H, 30 M
• 4

Brined, salted, chilled, roasted, and pampered, this hen makes weeknight dinner as well as weekend entertaining a feat of ease.

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• 2 H, 30 M
• 13

A tarte Tatin is nothing more than a tart turned upside down, nothing less than pastry perfection. Its name is French for “caramely apple goodness atop a buttery crust.”

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• 1 H, 30 M
• 8

Cinnamon is the solo act in this sophisticated but simple gelato. Creamy, indulgent, and complex tasting, this gelato is sure to become a new favorite.

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• 7 H
• 3

Just like the much-ballyhooed chocolate blackout cake from Ebinger’s in Brooklyn, this one has the same pudding-like filling, the same tender chocolate crumb, and the same rich, rich, rich frosting.

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• 3 H, 40 M
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Butternut squash, red onion, and Parmesan cheese make this tart sing–okay, not literally, but it may make you hum a happy little ditty. Ideal for entertaining.

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• 1 H
• 8

Crumpets with butter and jam. How every British. We’ve never felt more English than the moment we made these.

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• 1 H, 20 M
• 2

Apple dumplings are a bit homier than the typical apple pie or tart and very easy to make. These apple dumplings are glazed and burst with apple flavor.

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• 1 H, 35 M
• 5

Potato piroshki are the classic hand pies of Russia. Filled with potato, onion, and dill, the piroshki can be fried or baked. One of our must-make piroshki.

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• 55 M
• 2 H, 10 M
• 4