Trista Smith, Recipe Tester

“Gorgeous!” “Satisfying and deceptively easy.” “A keeper.” That’s what folks are saying about this Hungarian cauliflower soup.

• 25 M
• 45 M
• 14

Your favorite Greek tzatziki sauce transformed into an insanely cooling, soothing summer soup. No stove required.

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• 20 M
• 1 H, 20 M
• 0

Scented with star anise, not overly sweet, and just 25 minutes from start to finish. Talk about our sorta summer dessert.

• 5 M
• 25 M
• 8

This simple glazed ham has got a sweet and spicy thing going on that’s simultaneously subtle and super impressive.

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• 25 M
• 3 H
• 4

Mashed potatoes this is not, although it does have a uniquely and really quite charming caulifloweriness all its own that we quite like.

• 6 M
• 15 M
• 2

These kaleidoscopic little lovelies don’t require the typical processing and patience that classic pickles demand. Woohoo!

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• 25 M
• 1 D
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Sometimes a pie craving is just too strong to wait for a plate and fork and fussily crimping a top crust. Enter this easy peasy yet elegant crostata.

• 25 M
• 1 H, 50 M
• 2

Authentic as heck with its minimalistic approach that keeps ingredients to the essentials.

• 15 M
• 15 M
• 8

Perfection. That’s what we think of this simple yet exquisite melding of pork, butter, salt, and pepper from chef Gabrielle Hamilton.

• 10 M
• 20 M
• 4

Rich, creamy, and divine. It also just happens to be paleo, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, kid-friendly, and adult-approved.

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• 15 M
• 4 H
• 0

This may sound rather frighteningly hippie. We understand. Rest assured, it’s actually a lovely oatmeal alternative that works magnificently with your most tried-and-true hot cereal stir-ins and sprinkle-ons.

• 30 M
• 1 H, 30 M
• 2

These candied nuts are sweet and spicy and the sorta thing that friends demolish in minutes at cocktail parties and holiday gatherings yet talk about for months afterward.

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• 25 M
• 1 H
• 2

This cherry tomato confit is sweet and easy and a lovely way of preserving summer. Here’s how to make it.

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• 45 M
• 1 H, 15 M
• 2

Inspired by Mexican street fare, this corn on the cob tempers smoky chipotle with the tang of lime and the sweetness of butter.

• 15 M
• 1 H
• 2