Layer strawberries, whipped cream, and vanilla wafers for a minimal-effort no-bake dessert that’s easy enough for a weeknight, but also celebratory enough for a special occasion.
These Caribbean recipes will take you island hopping from Jamaica to Cuba to Puerto Rico—with dishes layered with spicy, smoky, savory, and sweet flavors unique to each country. From jerk pork, salt fish fritters, picadillo, and fried plantains to tropical eggnog, we've got you covered.
To complement the smoky bitterness of the charred rabe, pair it with a blend of Parmesan and Pecorino Romano, a healthy number of anchovy fillets, and a simple tomato sauce. No creamy, melty mozzarella here—this pie is all about its savory punch.
Juicy, tart mangoes are surprisingly excellent at cutting through the richness of the avocado in this open-faced sandwich. A sprinkle of chili powder adds contrasting heat that more firmly anchors this toast in savory territory.
The Serious Eats team pulled together nine brands of coffee ice cream (everything from Häagen-Dazs to Breyers and more!) you're likely to find in your local supermarket and methodically, empirically, scientifically! tasted its way through them all in a quest to identify the very best.
Cook your broccoli hot and fast under a broiler to develop some char, then cloak it in a blizzard of finely shaved Manchego. A final touch of toasted hazelnuts and honey tops off the florets.
Perfect for a summer gathering, these eat-with-your-hands corn "ribs," thin long strips of corn on the cob, are tossed with garlic-paprika butter and grilled. After cooking, we top them in the style of Mexican elotes—with a squeeze of lime, a drizzle of Cotija crema, and a sprinkle of cilantro.
This is one of the world's most forgiving desserts, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The streusel acts as a crumbly press-in crust as well as a topping.
This recipe is Kansas City-style cheesy corn at its best: a side dish that balances the flavors of fresh sweet corn and salty smoked ham in a cheddar-heavy cheese sauce that's as sharp as it is creamy. Plus, it takes just 30 minutes from start to finish to prep.
Made with a giant homemade vanilla cookie and store-bought ice cream swirled with your favorite fruit jam, these easy ice cream sandwiches take just 15 minutes to put together before you pop them in the freezer to set. Once they're firm, slice them into individual portions and enjoy a homemade ice cream sandwich that WON'T crack your teeth.
This riff on brick toast is fluffy and soft on the inside with a shatteringly crisp honey-butter exterior. The recipe comes together quickly and then bakes in the oven, so this luxurious breakfast or snack is almost entirely hands off.