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Baklava Cookies
A snickerdoodle-like exterior with a surprise filling of honey-sweetened, gently spiced pistachios.
By Inés Anguiano
Chewy Carrot Halwa Cookies
This nutty, spiced cookie is inspired by gajar ka halwa, a beloved South Asian pudding made with carrots, sugar, cardamom, and ghee.
By Zaynab Issa
Pimiento Cheese Ball
This retro American pimiento cheese ball takes minutes to prepare, can be made ahead, and transports well if needed, making it the ideal customizable party app.
By Amelia Rampe
Bûche de Noël
A little oil in this bûche de noel helps keep it pliable even when cool—perfect for rolling the Yule log shape.
By Claire SaffitzPhotography by Alex Lau
Cheesy Roasted Cabbage Wedges
Are these rich, hefty wedges a luscious side or meatless main? The answer is yes.
By Jesse Szewczyk
Green Beans With Almond Butter Sauce
Inspired by Japanese goma-ae and French almandine, this creamy almond butter–based sauce clings to steamed crisp-tender green beans for a speedy side dish.
By Hana Asbrink
Simply Brilliant Banoffee Pie
A classic for a reason. Our ultimate recipe has nut-studded toffee, just-ripe bananas, and heaps of whipped cream.
By Shilpa Uskokovic
Sweet Potato Pecan Pie
This easy recipe for sweet potato pecan pie uses a frozen deep-dish pie shell and a food processor to make the mashed sweet potato pie filling.
By Dolen Perkins-Valdez
Flourless Almond Cookies
Hadji bada, Iraqi almond cookies, have a floral backbone courtesy of a hint of rose water.
By Jake Cohen
Miso and Maple Pecan-Butter Mochi Cake
Crisp pecans in a sticky mochi cake makes for a dreamy dessert. A dab of miso gives it intriguing depth.
By Shuai Wang
Cannoli Ice Cream
Cannoli but make it ice cream. An egg-free homemade ricotta ice cream chock-full of crushed sugar cones, chocolate, and pistachios.
By Shilpa Uskokovic
Vegan Tomato Soup With Cashew Cream
A very rich, very creamy, very luxe tomato soup that’s entirely vegan and entirely made in a blender. Yep—no pot or stove needed.
By Shilpa Uskokovic
Baked Alaska With Pistachio Brittle and Raspberry Curd
A one-bowl vanilla cake, doctored store-bought ice cream, and quick raspberry curd make this impressive dessert totally achievable.
By Kendra Vaculin
Grilled Party Salmon With Green Romesco
This impressive main is a breeze to make—the skin creates a natural nonstick barrier as it crisps up, so you’ll slide your tender fish right off the grill.
By Kendra Vaculin
Peach-Pecan Kale Salad With Hot-Honey Vinaigrette
This peach and pecan kale salad is the perfect mix of California and Southern flavors. Try this versatile dish with your favorite grilled protein.
By Tanya Holland
Creamy Preserved Lemon–Black Pepper Orzo
This bright and luscious dairy-free pasta relies on blended raw cashews for creaminess and a cooking method similar to risotto—in a fraction of the time.
By Kendra Vaculin
Broken Lasagna Pasta Salad
This robust main-course-worthy pasta salad balances buttery olives, bitter radicchio, and crunchy almonds with a bright, herbaceous dressing.
By Kendra Vaculin
Cardamom-Rose Bhang
This sweet, refreshing, cannabis drink is a staple of Holi. Our version is creamy, floral, and ideal for any spring celebration.
By Rachel Gurjar
Carrot Sheet Cake With Cream Cheese Whip
Inspired by Brazilian bolo de cenoura, this carrot cake skips the tedious step of grating carrots and blends them right into the batter instead.
By Shilpa Uskokovic
Brown-Butter Banana Nut Muffins
All the fun of banana bread in a portable, oh-so-charming package. Plus, it all comes together in one bowl for easy cleanup.
By Zaynab Issa