The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Salt-and-vinegar chips and Guinness will turn this into a pub dinner.

For an easy dinner party, round this out with orzo on the side, a green salad, and a light Italian red wine like Dolcetto. Finish with sorbet and chopped dark chocolate.

Even easier: Buy fresh pineapple that's already been peeled.

In this riff on melon and prosciutto, very ripe pears give the juiciest, most delicious result.

For some added kick, garnish with pickled jalapeño slices.

The Product: Earthy-fruity spice powder with a mild kick.
The Payoff: Hot chocolate with complex, subtle flavor and an intriguing, gentle spiciness.

The product: Rich yogurt with great flavor.
The payoff: No need to drain regular yogurt.