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This recipe for jerk chicken is no joke -- we're talking serious heat! Even better news: The recipe couldn't be simpler. Adjust the amount of chile to suit your taste.

Jerk Chicken Wings

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12 scallions, tops and bottoms trimmed, chopped
8 garlic cloves
4 dried bay leaves
1 habanero or 2 jalapeno chiles, chopped
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh thyme, leaves
4 teaspoons ground allspice
Coarse salt and ground pepper
6 pounds chicken wings, cut in half at joint
Lime wedges, for serving

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1. In a food processor, pulse scallions, garlic, bay leaves, habanero, vinegar, thyme, allspice, 1 tablespoon salt, and 2 tablespoons pepper until coarsely ground. In a large shallow dish, toss chicken with jerk mixture and refrigerate at least 1 hour (or up to 1 day).

2. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Arrange chicken on foil-lined rimmed

Some kids go off to college knowing how to braise, truss, sauté, and simmer. And then there's the rest of us.

The thing is, cooking just isn't that hard. Sure, there are dinners that take hours (or even days) to prepare, but we're not here to talk about those. Today, we're focusing on the basics. These recipes are the simple, must-make meals that everyone (we're looking at you kitchen nubes) can -- and should! -- cook right now. And a special thanks to our facebook followers who offered up their favorite EDF recipes.

Every Week Roast Chicken

Sarah Carey declares this recipe a winner and her personal favorite. Stop fearing raw poultry and try this now -- remember to let your bird come to room temperature before popping it in the oven (it will cook more evenly that way).

1 whole chicken (a 3 1/2 to 4 pound bird will serve 4)
Coarse salt
Olive oil (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Season chicken generously with salt. If the bird is small, rub with olive oil

Things we love about summer: grilling, entertaining, spending time outside. Things we don't love: prepping for ages and waiting for food to cook. That's why we're so crazy about making this summery (and completely meatless!) main course for friends and family.

Grilled Ratatouille Muffaletta

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1 medium eggplant, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
Coarse salt
1/2 cup pitted mixed olives, such as Kalamata and Cerignola
2 pepperoncini, stemmed
1/2 cup fresh parsley
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for grilling
4 small tomatoes (1 pound), sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
1 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise 1/4-inch-thick
1 jar (12 ounces) roasted red peppers, patted dry
1 (8-inch) round loaf rustic bread, split horizontally and hollowed out

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1. In a colander, toss eggplant with 3/4 teaspoon salt. Let stand 30 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, in a food processor, pulse

Take a peek at our go-to ingredients that will completely transform the flavor of your food.

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Much as we love one-handed eating, we don't love food that's not properly cooked -- something that often happens with kebab recipes. For today's meal, we're going to skewer each ingredient separately for completely even (and incredibly delicious) cooking.

Chicken, Tomato and Bread Cubes with Lemon-Oregano Marinade

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1/2 cup olive oil, plus more for grill
1/4 cup lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
Salt and pepper
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
2 pints cherry tomatoes
4 cups cubed crusty bread

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1. Combine oil, lemon juice, oregano, and 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Reserve and refrigerate about 1/4 cup of marinade. Transfer remaining marinade to a zip-top bag and add chicken and toss to coat. Refrigerate 8 hours (or up to overnight).

2. Heat a grill or

This is a cake that's incredibly rich but still wonderfully moist -- and it's one of the best ways to show your dad how much he means to you this Father's Day.

Devils Bundt Cake

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1 cup heavy cream
Vegetable oil cooking spray
1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pans
8 ounces chopped semi sweet chocolate
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, plus more for pans
Pinch of salt
1 cup boiling water
1 cup sour cream
3 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 1/4 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups mini chocolate chips

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1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spray a 12 cup bundt pan with cooking spray. In a medium bowl, whisk boiling water into cocoa powder until smooth; whisk in sour cream.

Most dads share a hearty appreciation of two things: beer and dinner. Why not combine them for a Father's Day feast of epic proportions? He'd be remiss to ask for a burger when there's beer-leavened pizza, pilsner chicken 'n' dumplings, and chocolate-cherry stout cake on the table. Eat up. Er, drink up. Er...both.

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Who says healthy foods can't be comfort foods? Well, a lot of people actually (including a few members of the EDF team!). But here's the thing: one of the reasons why we love some of our favorite comfort foods is because they're soul-warming and packed with nostalgic memories. And, sure, many of these dishes happen to be rich and gooey plates of cheesy heaven -- but some of them aren't. We're not saying that you should do away with your most cherished, gut-busting meals. We merely think that you might find that same cozy, food-blanketing feeling from a few plates that happen to have health benefits. And for the non-believers, we dare you to try the Lightened Rice Pudding and call it anything other than delectable.

Wasn't everything easier when Mom made breakfast? Now that you're doing the cooking, try this tasty muffin (it might make you miss being a kid).

Peanut-Butter Apple Muffin

1/4 cup chunky peanut butter, preferably natural
2 whole-wheat English muffins, split and