Trudy Ngo-Brown, Recipe Tester

The curious name of these insanely can’t-stop-eating-these sweet and salty cookies hints at how you toss in whatever this and that you have on hand to create awesomeness.

• (1)
• 35 M
• 2 H
• 2

All the comforting flavor and sticky-sweet glaze of Mom’s meatloaf but with bacon and caramelized vegetables to make it feel all grown-up.

• Quick Glance
• 1 H
• 2 H, 15 M
• 0

A simple, satiating, summery Vietnamese tradition known as ca phe sua da, this seductive classic is simply coffee, ice, and sweet, sweet, sweetened condensed milk. Here’s how to succumb at home.

• (1)
• 5 M
• 15 M
• 28

This simple weeknight supper recipe requires only that you rub some spices on a hunk of pork, shove it in the oven, and not forget about it.

• (1)
• 25 M
• 12 H
• 6

An elegant and easy riff on a classic Chinese technique that’s ideal for the fish-averse given that it’s quick and almost effortless.

• Quick Glance
• 20 M
• 20 M
• 0

All the complexity of classic beef curry that you slowly tended all day…but in just an hour. You’re welcome.

• (3)
• 20 M
• 1 H, 15 M
• 6

This sassy and satisfying dessert lacks nothing in terms of the retro childhood classic and comes together any time you have a craving. No campfire pyrotechnics required.

• (6)
• 25 M
• 1 H
• 17

We got nothing against the Larabars we’ve been noshing for years. Save for the crazy price tag. Here’s a less expensive, more customizable alternative.

• (40)
• 15 M
• 50 M
• 199

A simple, silken rice porridge that’s certain to soothe and salve the soul—especially those souls afflicted with a sore throat or a queasy tummy.

• (1)
• 5 M
• 2 H
• 12

“I’ve actually had friends lift their gratin dish and lick it clean—right at the table!” says David Lebovitz. We’ll have one of those. Actually, we’ll have two.

• Quick Glance
• 15 M
• 2 H
• 10