TeAntae Turner, Recipe Tester

With its layers of textures and colors, this soupy stewy concoction is far more enticing than the name would have you believe.

Ever heard that little ditty, “Winner, winner, chicken dinner?” We like to think of it as “Winner, winner, chicken piccata dinner.”

A winter classic made with navy beans, a ham hock, and a handful of pantry ingredients that somehow meld together into a sum that’s far, far superlative to its parts.

Crumpets with butter. How very English. And how very enticing according to everyone who’s tried this authentic homemade version.

These sweetly savory scones take the traditional sweet and savory intermingling of apple pie and Cheddar and make it portable and pastry perfect.

This spicy tomato soup gets its heat from Thai Sriracha sauce and depth from blue cheese. San Marzano tomatoes are used, so the soup can be made anytime.

This Southern creation is a simple affair. Just eggs, butter, sugar, and, of course, lemon, it’s a pleasantly homey dessert, perfect for any afternoon or occasion.

Gingerbread pancakes, a perfect holiday treat, are filled with warm spices, including ginger. Gingerbread pancakes are a unique weekend breakfast.

Beer cheese soup is popular in the midwest. Amber beer and cheddar cheese flavor the soup and give it body. Use a quality beer and freshly grated cheese.

This potato and roasted garlic soup is bursting with flavor. The potato thickens the soup, and the sweetness of the roasted garlic lends earthiness.