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This frosty version of the bittersweet Italian cocktail is easy to make ahead for drinks on demand.

Refreshing gazpacho gets the salty-spicy nuoc cham treatment in this twist on the warm weather soup. Sesame oil provides nutty balance and helps curb the heat.

This homey one-pot stew boasts a short ingredient list but tons of complex flavors, built over three hours in a mostly hands-off braise.

Thanks to a tricked-out mayo spread (garlic, capers, oregano, and chili flakes—whew!), this pressed sandwich is as flavor-packed as it is easy to make.

This laid-back dessert is creamy, tangy, crunchy, jammy—basically all the good things.

With a few time-saving tricks, spoon-tender meatballs can be yours in about an hour.

Free yourself from individual ramekins for a large-format, party-friendly version. (It jiggles!)

This giant panna cotta has a sleek mirror finish that’s a thing of beauty. No ramekins required.

This twist on a pissaladière features sweet Vidalia onions, olives, and anchovies on a store-bought pizza dough base for added ease.

A quicker take on risotto featuring bright peas and your favorite pesto.

Call it retro if you want—we say this classic bacon and cheese quiche is timeless.

Make the most of tomato season with this classic caprese salad recipe.

A speedy take on a focaccia-based pizza (only 40 minutes of rest required!) with Calabrian chile–spiked sauce and salty cured olives.

This cozy pasta is a twist on a white Bolognese, with no tomatoes in sight. Swap in chicken legs if you prefer—rabbit tastes a lot like dark meat poultry.

If Easter Bread Grand Prix were a thing, this tender orange-and-lemon-scented bread would be the clear winner.

A classic that’s happy alongside a hearty, meaty main or alone as a vegetarian lunch.

What’s more comforting than saucy chicken over buttered egg noodles?? Nothing.

Indulge your “Great British Baking Show” yearnings with this jam-filled, cream-slathered classic best enjoyed with a cup of tea. 

Humble ingredients—eggs, pasta, cheese, and pork—combine to create glossy, glorious spaghetti carbonara that’s just as good at dinner as at 2 a.m.

Seared chicken and salty cheese on a skillet of rustic, stewy sweet peppers—this weeknight-friendly dinner goes from the oven to the table with ease.