Featured RecipeSichuan Braised Tofu with Shiitakes (Mapo Tofu)Think tofu is bland and boring? This braise of custardy curds cloaked in a garlicky,
spicy meat sauce—the signature dish of the Sichuan province—will change yo…
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Grilled Lamb-Stuffed Pitas with Yogurt Sauce
With a deeply flavorful filling in a supercrisp pita, this adaptation of
Middle Eastern street food is a terrific alternative to a plain grilled burger.
Best Baked Sweet Potatoes
The goal—creamy flesh with deeply complex flavor—is entirely different from what
you want in a baked russet. And, as we discovered, so is the cooking method.
Garlic-Curry Sauce
This creamy and rich sauce highlights the pungent flavors of curry powder with basic ingredients such as bright lemon juice and sweet ketchup.
Tarragon Chimichurri
Tarragon and parsley offer an herbal freshness while pepper flakes and garlic deliver a piquant bite. The acidity of the vinegar provides balance.
Za'atar
The combination of dried herbs, toasted sesame seeds, and tart, citrusy sumac makes for an earthy yet brightly flavored seasoning.
Grilled Cauliflower
Char, caramelization, and smoke bring new dimension to this versatile vegetable.
Really Good Garlic Bread
How do you make the ultimate version of this classic? It’s a pressing issue.
Garlic and Chive Sour Cream
The rich, tangy flavor of this sour cream–based sauce is balanced with minced fresh garlic and chives.
Garam Masala Yogurt
The warm flavors of garam masala (an Indian spice blend that typically includes black pepper, cloves, cinnamon, mace, cardamom, bay leaf, and cumin) and the fru…
Pasta with Caramelized Onions, Pecorino Romano, and Black Pepper
The key to quicker caramelized onions is the ingredient we least expected: water.
Kalamata Olive Relish
This relish accentuates the mild flavor of the sea inherent in salmon.
Dried Cherry Mostarda
This topping delivers contrasting textures and sweet acidity.
Almond, Raisin, and Caper Relish
Golden raisins plus briny capers, crunchy almonds, and white wine vinegar make for a sweet, salty, and tangy topping.
Tonkatsu Sauce
This Japanese-style barbecue sauce is quick to make and flavor-packed.
Beef Short Rib Ragu
A typical Sunday gravy is an all-day affair and calls for multiple meats. We wanted a rich sauce using one cut of beef—in about 2 hours.
Caramelized Onion Dip
The key to quicker caramelized onions is the ingredient we least expected: water.
Pan-Seared Salmon Steaks
Giving salmon steaks the brush-off was the key to success.
Sichuan Braised Tofu with Beef (Mapo Tofu)
Think tofu is bland and boring? This braise of custardy curds cloaked in a garlicky,
spicy meat sauce—the signature dish of the Sichuan province—will change yo…
Crispy Pan-Fried Chicken Cutlets
For breaded chicken cutlets that are not only perfectly cooked but also easier
to make, ditch the classic breading technique and think about crumb size.
Cider-Glazed Apple Bundt Cake
The unique properties of a Bundt pan can help produce an apple cake that’s
wonderfully moist and not soggy. Ensuring lots of true apple flavor is another story…
Arugula, Roasted Bell Pepper, and White Bean Salad
Once you experience the sweeter, smokier taste of home-roasted bell peppers—not to mention how quick and easy they are to make—you’ll never go back to the jarre…
Corn Fritters
In our quest for fritters with fresh corn flavor, crispy exteriors, and pillow-soft centers, we learned that less is more.
Maple-Chipotle Mayonnaise
In this sauce to accompany corn fritters, the smoky heat of chipotles and the complex bite of Dijon mustard are perfectly tempered by the sweetness of maple syr…
Roasted Red Bell Pepper and Walnut Dip (Muhammara)
Once you experience the sweeter, smokier taste of home-roasted bell peppers—not to mention how quick and easy they are to make—you’ll never go back to the jarre…
Grill-Smoked Herb-Rubbed Flat-Iron Steaks
Adding a packet of wood chips to the grill can take an inexpensive steak to the
next level. But there’s a fine line between perfection and going up in smoke.
Fresh Fruit Tart
A showpiece when whole, a classic fresh fruit tart rarely retains its good looks when sliced—a pity, when it takes hours to make. A new approach was in order.
Thai Grilled Cornish Hens with Chili Dipping Sauce (Gai Yang)
You don’t need a well-stocked Asian pantry or specialty equipment to make this street-food classic. Just a low fire, a bold marinade, and Cornish hens.
Turkey Meatloaf with Apricot-Mustard Glaze
For a lighter, summery take on this comfort-food favorite, our goal was to enhance the ground turkey’s clean, mild flavor without obscuring it.
Sriracha-Lime Yogurt Sauce
In this sauce to accompany corn fritters, the acidity of the yogurt and lime nicely balances the sweetness of the corn, and the cilantro and Sriracha sauce deli…
Thai-Style Sticky Rice (Khao Niaw)
This sticky rice ably soaks up the assertive flavors of any sauce and delivers satisfying chew.
Red Pepper Mayonnaise
In this sauce to accompany corn fritters, the sweetness of roasted red peppers and tomato paste echoes that of the corn, and the rich smoothness of the mayonnai…
Roasted Bell Peppers
Once you experience the sweeter, smokier taste of home-roasted bell peppers—not to mention how quick and easy they are to make—you’ll never go back to the jarre…
Best Summer Tomato Gratin
Starting with the freshest tomatoes is only the first step. Success also depends on the bread you use and how you treat it.
Linguine with Seafood (Linguine allo Scoglio)
No matter how much shellfish you pack into the pot, the pasta in dishes such as
linguine allo scoglio often doesn’t taste at all like the sea. We wanted to cha…
Turkey Meatloaf with Ketchup-Brown Sugar Glaze
For a lighter, summery take on this comfort-food favorite, our goal was to enhance the ground turkey’s clean, mild flavor without obscuring it.
Peperonata with Roasted Bell Peppers
Once you experience the sweeter, smokier taste of home-roasted bell peppers—not to mention how quick and easy they are to make—you’ll never go back to the jarre…