Thank you, Smitten Kitchen, for the best brownies I've ever made:

http://smittenkitchen.com/2010/01/best-cocoa-brownies/#more-5631

I may never make boxed brownies again.

What makes this recipe so perfect?
1. it has everyday ingredients
2. it took just the right amount of time (long enough that i got to feel like i used my kitchen but no so long that i got impatient)
3. they are absolutely delicious