The Best of Stacked

By Food & Wine
Updated December 23, 2019
Credit: © Dennis Prescott
Feast your eyes on the best, the most indulgent, amazing food pictures from our series, Stacked.
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Fried Chicken & Biscuit Burger with Country Sausage Gravy

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Fried Chicken & Biscuit Burger with Country Sausage Gravy

There are few dishes that are more indulgently delicious than the all-American comfort food of fried chicken and biscuits. Up your weekend brunch game to the next level with this breakfast-sandwich version.

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Double Chocolate Salted Caramel Brownies

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Double Chocolate Salted Caramel Brownies

There is one dish that no one can resist: chewy, chocolatey brownies. Add ice cream and caramel sauce and you have an insanely delicious treat made in dessert heaven. This recipe is reasonably quick and easy, and totally dressed to impress.

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Bacon-and-Egg Ramen Noodle Bowl

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Bacon-and-Egg Ramen Noodle Bowl

Noodle lovers of the world, you no longer have to wait until lunchtime to get your daily comfort food fix. Crispy bacon and deep-fried soft-boiled eggs in a warm bowl of comfort—perfect anytime of the day.

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Fried Cauliflower Tacos

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Fried Cauliflower Tacos

Tacos may just be the perfect food—handheld, delicious canvases with seemingly infinite flavor possibilities. Here is my take on fish tacos vegetarian-style, using cauliflower. All the crunch, texture and deliciousness and a great option when you want to go the meatless route—or when you just want a really delicious taco.

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Smoked Meat Reuben Burger

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Smoked Meat Reuben Burger

This is a coming together of two of my favorite dishes, from two of my favorite cities. Montreal-style smoked meat with a New York-style Reuben's dressing & sauerkraut.

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Aussie Burgers with the Lot

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Aussie Burgers with the Lot

Australia, you sure know how to make a burger. So big, bold and delicious and topped with…beets and pineapple? That’s right, red beets and fruit. And it works. Here's my fully loaded version of their classic, or as they call them, Burgers with the Lot.

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Tequila-Lime Chicken Burgers with Grilled Corn Salsa

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Tequila-Lime Chicken Burgers with Grilled Corn Salsa

Tequila-lime chicken with a refreshing grilled corn salsa. Delicious on Cinco de Mayo, all summer or just about any other time of the year.

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Hot Cross Doughnuts With Orange-Whiskey Glaze

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Hot Cross Doughnuts With Orange-Whiskey Glaze

Each year, millions of people celebrate Good Friday with traditional hot cross buns—deliciously glazed sweet buns rooted in hundreds of years of culinary history. The question: Will it doughnut? Most definitely, yes. Here's my version of this classic recipe, using an orange whiskey glaze and cream cheese frosting crosses.

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Chocolate-Dipped Nutella Ice Cream Waffle Cones

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Chocolate-Dipped Nutella Ice Cream Waffle Cones

Homemade ice cream can be challenging, but there's no need to be intimidated by this version—no eggs or custard required. Just a few simple ingredients and a little time, and you'll be in Nutella-based heaven.

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Kimchi Pulled Pork Fries

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Kimchi Pulled Pork Fries

Kimchi has staked out a place as a diverse, delicious (albeit somewhat stinky) condiment topping for everything from bulgogi to burritos. Here, I paired it with gochujang pulled pork and homemade fries for an absolute flavor bomb.

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Salted Caramel Cookie Custard

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Salted Caramel Cookie Custard

Homemade salted caramel makes just about everything better. It’s rich, delicious and a welcome addition to any dessert party. Here I’ve paired caramel with homemade cookies and custard for a decadent, over-the-top treat.

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Steak Sandwich with Spicy Herbed Mayo

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Steak Sandwich with Spicy Herbed Mayo

There is a certain zen to mastering the art of the sandwich. Delicious yet easy to pull off, when done right it can leave you feeling like a star chef in your own kitchen. Here is my steak sandwich with a spicy herb mayo—best served with a beer in hand.

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Fried Chicken Sandwich with Maple Bacon & Pimento Cheese

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Fried Chicken Sandwich with Maple Bacon & Pimento Cheese

One of life's great pleasures is a perfectly fried piece of chicken on a soft bun. Add maple bacon and spicy pimento cheese, and you may never need another sandwich again.

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Lobster Roll BLT

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Lobster Roll BLT

I built this lobster roll BLT style. A little sweet from the maple bacon and a little spicy from the cayenne, this lobster roll is sure to keep your sandwich game on point.

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Roasted Balsamic Strawberry Ice Cream Sandwiches

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Roasted Balsamic Strawberry Ice Cream Sandwiches

This recipes pairs roasted balsamic strawberries with classic vanilla ice cream and white chocolate chip cookies.

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Spicy Buffalo Ranch Chicken Burgers

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Spicy Buffalo Ranch Chicken Burgers

Fried chicken may be the definition of comfort food—crunchy and absolutely delicious. Toss it in some Buffalo wing sauce and you have a game-day favorite. Make it a sandwich and you have hit a high. This spicy crispy chicken sandwich topped with homemade ranch dressing is a guaranteed hit.

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Bacon-Wrapped Onion Ring Cheeseburgers

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Bacon-Wrapped Onion Ring Cheeseburgers with Avocado and Chili Mayo

Pop some bacon-wrapped onion rings on top of a burger with some mashed avocado and chili mayo and you have all the important food groups covered.

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Fried Chicken Ramen

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Fried Chicken makes the world better and when you pair it with ramen you get a transcendent comfort food masterpiece. Fry. Simmer. Enjoy.

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Loaded Greek Fries with Halloumi, Spiced Lamb, and Tzatziki

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Loaded Greek Fries with Halloumi, Spiced Lamb, and Tzatziki

Salty, crispy, and perfectly comforting, French fries, thank you for being awesome. Here’s my recipe for loaded fries like you haven’t seen before, topped with spiced lamb, halloumi, and homemade tzatziki.

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Mushroom Bacon Thyme Swiss Cheeseburgers

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Mushroom Bacon Thyme Swiss Cheeseburgers

Mushroom fans, this umami bomb made for you. Topped with crumbled bacon, sautéed mushrooms with thyme, and melted Swiss cheese; this burger is guaranteed to satisfy those savory food cravings.

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Breakfast Sandwich Burgers with Maple Bacon

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Breakfast Sandwich Burgers with Maple Bacon

For those of you sick of hearing about McDonald’s all-day breakfast, I have the solution for you: My burger-ized breakfast sandwich, with everything made from scratch right down to the condiments.

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Latke Poutine with Smoked Salmon & Sour Cream Gravy

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The word poutine translates to happy in every language—at least every language I know. Topped with smoked salmon and sour cream gravy, this Latke Poutine is a twist on 2 classic dishes.

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Chicken Shawarma Sandwiches with Garlic Sauce

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Chicken Shawarma Sandwiches with Garlic Sauce

Of all the street food in the world, Chicken Shawarma has my heart. Crazy delicious, and packed with flavor. Here's my quick and easy twist on this street eats classic. Healthier, homemade, and no questionable mystery meat involved.

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Triple Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwiches

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Triple Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwiches

This ice cream sandwich is tailor-made for the chocolate lovers of the world. Double chocolate cookies, chocolate ice cream, and dipped in chocolate.

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