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This Coffee-Caramel Tres Leches Cake is a stunning finale to a dinner party as well as being surprisingly easy to assemble. Making a homemade coffee caramel creates a bittersweet syrup that coats the bottom of …

This citrus-infused Slow-Roasted Pork is a stunning centerpiece as well as being packed with vibrant Cuban flavors. Roasting the shoulder low and slow makes the meat go meltingly tender, which along with the fresh orange …

This Bronx Cocktail is a real show stopper, perfect for a pre-dinner aperitif or a classic cocktail hour. It isn’t usually made with fresh blood orange juice—standard orange juice is the norm—but we’ve used it …

This Garlicky Broccoli Rabe is a real show stopper, perfect for a steakhouse-style side dish or a rustic Italian lunch. It isn’t usually made by infusing the oil with whole garlic cloves first—often the garlic …

This Braised Chicken with Tomato is a real show stopper, perfect for a warming supper when you want something more exciting than a standard casserole. It isn’t usually cooked with cinnamon sticks and cumin seeds …

This Deluxe Coffee Cake is a real show stopper, perfect for a holiday breakfast or a lazy Sunday brunch. It isn’t usually made with both buttermilk and yogurt—most recipes pick one—but we’ve used this dual-dairy …

This Roast Pork Loin with Fall Vegetable Cobbler is a real show stopper, perfect for a warming autumn supper or a rustic Sunday feast. It isn’t usually served with a savory cobbler—often it’s just roasted …

This spicy Chorizo and Polenta Lasagna is a stunning comfort food mashup as well as being gluten-free friendly. Layering creamy polenta instead of pasta sheets makes the base go incredibly soft and savory, which along …

This sophisticated Chianti Affogato is a stunning finale to a meal as well as being effortlessly elegant. Simmering the red wine with spices makes the liquid go syrupy and rich, which along with the fresh …

This aromatic Tuscan Roast Pork is a stunning centerpiece as well as being full of robust Italian flavors. Roasting the pork on a bed of fennel makes the vegetables go meltingly tender, which along with …