The Epicurious Editors

Every once in a while, Epi's Food Director digs deep into the Epicurious database and pulls out the highest-rated recipes for lasagna, chocolate chip cookies, French onion soup, and other home-cook classics. Then she tears those recipes apart, taking the best element from each and combining those elements to make the ultimate recipe—a "frankenrecipe," if you will. And you will—especially after you taste those cookies.

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