Ultimate Chocolate Marquise

An exceptionally, deeply chocolate dessert that feels light and cool. It makes an elegant finish on a warm summer night.

6 hrs 25 mins

11 Stealthy Healthy Recipes

Stealthy healthy? It's what we call stuff that's healthy yet doesn't seem lacking or ascetic in any way. It's the sorta healthy that we could—and do—eat each day.

White Peach Crostata

Not familiar with the term "crostata"? We have a hunch you're going to like what it means, which is essentially "less fussy than pie."

2 hrs 20 mins

Whipped Coffee Mousse

A lovely coffee-flavored dessert that's reminiscent of tiramisu but much, much easier. Coffee, ricotta, heavy cream, and amaretti make it possible.

2 hrs 10 mins

A Man and His Stove

Twenty years after writing this, David received a touching update when he discovered what happened to his first Viking stove, which he nicknamed Thor.

Banana Bread by Cook’s Illustrated

A superlative version of the classic American quick bread that everyone loves. And that everyone pretty much always has the ingredients for on hand.

1 hr 30 mins

Sonhos ~ Portuguese Doughnuts

Sonhos--Portuguese for "dreams"--is an apt name for Portugal's dreamy doughnuts that are as easy to make as they are to eat.

1 hr

Sparkling Lemon Sorbet

A refreshing finish to dinner, or just to cleanse your palate, this sparkling sorbet is easy and utterly delish.

3 hrs 15 mins

Small Batch Blueberry Jam

Sometimes, you just want to make a few little jars of preserves without all the fuss of a day-long canning ordeal. We hear that—here's the perfect place to start.

45 mins

Fancy Tuna Melt

A tuna melt is a tuna melt is a tuna melt, right? Uh, not exactly. This is a welcome departure from what we choked down as children.

25 mins

Small Batch Strawberry Jam

Here's a recipe for a small batch of strawberry jam, without all the fuss of traditional canning. Ready in less than an hour, with all the lush taste of peak strawberry season.

40 mins

Leftover Halloween Candy Bark

One of our trusty tactics for disguising Halloween candy so it turns into something new and eminently shareable.

2 hrs 20 mins

Key Lime Pie Bars

Craving a little tropical vibe as the days get shorter and your socks get thicker? These easy-as-pie Key lime bars will get you there.

3 hrs 30 mins

Croque Madame Muffins

A nifty little ooh- and aah-inducing riff on the classic croque madame that's perfect to assemble ahead of time for big batch brunches.

50 mins

Hot Turkey Sandwich

So crazily satisfying you may just find yourself making Thanksgiving dinner more than once a year.

20 mins

Crispy Parmigiano Flatbread

Crisp, crunchy, cheesy crackers that are perhaps the most ingenious use ever for a pasta machine. Don't believe us? Try it.

2 hrs 30 mins