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Make the most of tomato season with this classic caprese salad recipe.
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Dark brown sugar and a dollop of mascarpone make for superior tenderness. Walnuts optional but encouraged.
4.0
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The prep work for this recipe for homemade mozzarella sticks can be done in advance; plus the cook time’s short, making them great for game day—or anytime.
5.0
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Make spinach artichoke dip for a crowd! Make it for a party for one! But definitely make it. This version won’t disappoint.
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Saying these are better than our nonna’s would be a bad idea, but she’ll never know if we just think it…
4.5
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Angel food cake is so simple, but the specific ingredients and equipment matter.
4.5
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This is a cake version of the chocolate-dipped coconut macaroons that are a Passover staple.
4.6
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Stuffed cabbage is great for a crowd, but if you find yourself with a lot of leftovers, it freezes well too.
3.6
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A bread pudding you can have your way.
3.7
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Clams vary in brininess and the amount of liquid they’ll release during cooking, so you’ll need to adjust the salt and add pasta water accordingly. To prevent the sauce from getting too salty, we recommend a measured amount of salt for the pasta water. If possible, look for an artisanal dried pasta for this recipe—the rougher surface texture will catch the slippery sauce better.
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Chocolate can burn, which would ruin an otherwise impeccable sauce. Make sure to stir all the way down to the bottom of the pan after adding the chocolate and cocoa. This is part of BA's Best, a collection of our essential recipes.
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You’re looking at the quintessential summer dessert, perfected by the BA Test Kitchen.
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The dough will seem fairly wet when shaping into rounds, but the high hydration is key to forming those trademark nooks and crannies. This is part of BA's Best, a collection of our essential recipes.
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This sandwich is engineered for maximum impact. Each element is awesome, but it’s the way they come together that puts it over the top. Mmmmm, yeah.
4.3
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This bread has a nutty flavor and intense chew; it makes toast that’s a wholesome meal unto itself.
4.3
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The secret to our best onion rings is a batter made with beer and club soda; make sure both are very cold before stirring into the batter. This is part of BA's Best, a collection of our essential recipes.
5.0
(5)
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If you’re feeling really decadent and fancy (as you should), add a splash of half-and-half or heavy cream just before serving.
4.0
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Quick
Medium-low heat is the key to the fluffy, creamy, melty texture of these scrambled eggs. We like to serve them when they’re still runny, but keep them on the stove for another 15 seconds if you prefer them completely set. This is part of BA's Best, a collection of our essential recipes. Learn how to make this recipe and more in our online cooking class with Sur la Table.
3.7
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This basic scone recipe is perfect as is, but the upgrades and flavor add-ins are nothing to scoff at, either.
4.0
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It’s amazing how malleable eggs are, and this method yields an especially fluffy result. This is part of BA's Best, a collection of our essential recipes.
4.0
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There are two kinds of hash browns: The chunky, floury, vaguely brown but not crisp kind, and the lacy, crunchy, shredded version here. Guess which one we prefer? This is part of BA's Best, a collection of our essential recipes.
3.7
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Seasoned stock keeps this meatloaf juicy and flavorful. A doctored ketchup delivers just the right amount of tang, spice, and sweetness. And the bacon? We think it speaks for itself. This is part of BA's Best, a collection of our essential recipes.
3.7
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Quick
To feed a larger group for breakfast, double the recipe and keep pancakes warm in a 250° oven between batches.
3.4
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These buns can be assembled the night before, needing only a final rise before baking. This is part of BA's Best, a collection of our essential recipes.
4.0
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