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The addition of chili crisp transforms this carbonara into a delicious cycle of flavors: rich and luscious, peppery and spicy, and then sharp and salty.

Cheesecake is just the beginning of what this no-bake, back-pocket wonder can do.

It’s impossible to hate monkey bread, especially this version ribboned with spiced pecans and gooey caramel sauce.

Based on a beloved jellyfish salad, this jellyfish-free glass noodle salad showcases crunchy celery and tofu smothered in a sesame-vinegar dressing.

A spicy fizz that will make Angostura bitters your new favorite spirit.

An easy side dish for weeknights and holidays, these glazed carrots are coated in a buttery brown sugar syrup.

Having a dependable turkey chili recipe in your culinary repertoire means that a hearty, crowd-pleasing weeknight dinner is never far from reach.

If grandma won’t reveal her secrets, let this classic noodle kugel recipe be your guide.

This easy recipe for pie dough takes all the guesswork out of making a buttery, flaky pie crust. It’s ideal for pretty much any pie you want to make.

Transform your orchard or farmers market haul into a spiced applesauce you’ll want to eat by the bowlful.

This old-fashioned recipe is simple and memorable; the secret is starting with fresh, juicy corn on the cob.

Try these halibut and canned sardine cakes instead of crab cakes for a starter or light lunch.

This spaghetti with fennel and sardines turns a few simple pantry ingredients into a rustic seafood feast.

This simple but delicious sardine rillettes requires only two motor skills: opening a can of good sardines and smashing things together with a fork.

This elegant dessert relies on the energizing powers of coffee and chocolate—balanced with the richness of cream—to liven up the mood.

Forget lackluster loaves—apple cider brings big autumnal flavor to this tender pumpkin bread.

The texture and flavor of green beans make a great swap for green papaya in this Thai salad.

This Thai salad highlights bold, bright flavors, pairing lacy fried eggs, a punchy dressing, and fresh vegetables.

Bean thread noodles absorb the bright, citrusy flavors of the dressing that’s made with lime juice, fish sauce, and Thai chiles in this Thai noodle salad recipe.

Proof that the best cornbread isn’t necessarily the most complicated, this easy recipe gets it on the table in 30 minutes.