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KITCHEN SHORTCUTS
A Million Meatballs in Rocky’s Shadow
Drop Meatballs • We wanted a streamlined route to tender meatballs in a brightly flavored sauce.
Bubble and Squeak • The name’s a little quirky, but this dish—a deliciously crispy mess of fried mashed potato and cabbage—is pure comfort.
Spinach Rice • The road to this Greek-inspired side was paved with crunchy rice—until we smoothed things over.
Is Crumbled Feta Worth Buying?
A Scrappy Brooklyn Loaf Comes of Age
Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry • A brighter, fresher take on a tired takeout favorite is easier than you think.
Citrus-and-Spice Pork Chops • Who says vinaigrettes are only for salads?
Fried Brussels Sprouts • Our easy frying method brings out the best in this underappreciated vegetable.
Hoosier Pie • This sweet, simple pie was missing consistency, but don’t despair. We found it.
Maine Potato-Coconut Candy • There’s potato in there? Yes, but you wouldn’t know it from eating these creamy, sweet confections.
Easy Ground Beef Chili • Making chili doesn’t have to be an all-day affair: Our complex, savory ground-beef version is on the table in about an hour.
One-Bowl Brownies • Our easy mixing method opened the door for some exciting variations.
Brazilian-Style Pork Stew • Creating this soul-warming stew used to be a time-consuming labor of love. We decided to nix the labor and keep the love.
Polenta, Sausage, and Peppers • A hot oven produced excellent results, but could our skillet stand the heat?
Shepherd’s Pie • This hearty dish traditionally serves a hungry family. I wanted it for a date night.
Ricotta– Chocolate Chip Cookies • I begged a childhood friend for her mother’s recipe for these cakey, tender cookies, and it quickly became a Morrison family favorite. The mini chocolate chips add the perfect contrast to the sweet, soft ricotta.
GREAT AMERICAN CAKE