Virginia H., Recipe Tester

A list of all the recipes Virginia H. has tested.

Seven crispy rakakat (Turkish cigars) on a parchment-lined white plate

Turkish Cigars

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A classic middle Eastern mezze that’s crisp phyllo on the outside, blissfully melty halloumi and feta on the inside with parsley for some semblance of healthiness. Easy to juggle with a glass of wine in hand.

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  • 45 M
  • 45 M
  • 0
A stainless steel skillet filled with beef rendang and topped with two lime halves, lemongrass, and cilantro

Beef Rendang

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Just like the traditional slowly simmered Indonesian curry. But complete with instructions for the slow cooker and Instant Pot.

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  • 45 M
  • 4 H, 45 M
  • 0
A red dish filled with a layered ham, cheese, and potato casserole on a red-and-white striped towel

Ham, Cheese, and Potato Casserole

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Our latest definition of decadent comfort food. A David Leite original, this recipe melds layers of ham, potatoes, shallots, and gooey cheese in a rich cream sauce.

  • 45 M
  • 1 H, 45 M
  • 4
Swirls of vegan caramel with a knife on the side

Vegan Caramel

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A naturally sweetened sugar fix with toffee overtones that really does coax a rich, sweet, satisfying experience from healthy ingredients.

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  • 10 M
  • 10 M
  • 0
Plate of pumpkin spice toffee--made with toffee, pumpkin spice, white chocolate, and pecans

Pumpkin Spice Toffee

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All that familiar autumnal spice loveliness in perhaps the only pumpkin spice incarnation you’ve yet to try.

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  • 15 M
  • 1 H
  • 0
Cooked slices of maple sriracha bacon in a glass

Maple Sriracha Bacon

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Maple Sriracha bacon isn’t just the title of this simple recipe, it’s the ingredient list as well. Which means you probably already have everything you need on hand.

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  • 10 M
  • 40 M
  • 0
A wooden bowl filled with golf-ball-size fried potato and chouriço balls on a wooden tray

Bolinhas de Chouriço com Batata

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“Tater tots” Português. É assim que pensamos nesta mistura de batatas, chouriço e cebola que é frita até ficar crocante e dourada no exterior e impossivelmente arejada mas rica por dentro.

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  • 1 H, 15 M
  • 1 H, 30 M
  • 0
A wooden bowl filled with golf-ball-size fried potato and chouriço balls on a wooden tray

Chouriço and Potato Balls

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Portuguese tater tots. That’s how we think of this mashup of potatoes, chouriço, and onion that’s deep-fried until crisp and golden on the outside and impossibly airy yet rich on the inside.

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  • 1 H, 15 M
  • 1 H, 30 M
  • 12
Baking dish of sausage egg breakfast casserole of bread, eggs, sausage, tomato, kale, and Cheddar cheese, a plate and tea nearby

Sausage Egg Casserole

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Not your mom’s egg casserole. And you’re going to be pretty pleased to break with tradition.

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  • 25 M
  • 9 H, 10 M
  • 0
A white mug of chicken stock

Microwave Chicken Stock

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Here’s how to make microwave chicken stock or broth in the microwave. It’s easy. And inexpensive. Not to mention incredibly quick—done in 10 minutes. Wowsa, right?!

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  • 5 M
  • 10 M
  • 0
A plate with a slice of pound cake with currants, and a cake stand in the background with the remaining cake

Eggnog Pound Cake

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This tender cake is the next best thing to a cup of eggnog, flaunting those familiar flavors of rum and nutmeg.

  • 45 M
  • 2 H
  • 38