Spiced Chickpea Stew With Coconut and Turmeric
Spiced chickpeas are crisped in olive oil, then simmered in garlicky coconut milk for an insanely creamy, basically-good-for-you stew that evokes stews found in South India and parts of the Caribbean. While the chickpeas alone would be good as a side dish, they are further simmered with stock, bolstered with dark, leafy greens of […]
Barley Risotto with Asparagus and Lemon
Combine the bright flavors of lemon, basil, and asparagus with the earthiness of barley and onions.
Berbere Chicken with Ethiopian Lentils
This recipe for Crispy Skinned Berbere Chicken with Ethiopian Lentils is hearty and flavorful. If you are vegetarian, skip the chicken and try the Berbere with Tofu- just as tasty!The Berbere spice mix is rubbed all over the chicken thighs, and pan-seared in a skillet then placed in a hot oven to finish. The skin […]
Pan-Seared Scallops with Chorizo and Corn
Treat scallops to the flavorful oil left behind when you cook chorizo—it’s basically liquid gold.
Glossy Fudge Brownies
A glossy, paper-thin crust is a sure sign of chocolate brownies loaded with cocoa butter, and a solid indication that their flavor will shine through as well. To that end, these BraveTart brownies are made with dark chocolate and high-fat Dutch cocoa powder, a one-two punch that gives them a powerful chocolate flavor—one that's […]
Spicy-Sweet Sambal Pork Noodles
These weeknight noodles are inspired by the silky richness of meaty tomato sauce and the fiery, tangy-sweet flavors of pad kee mao (a.k.a. drunken noodles). It’s full-on explosive flavor in under an hour.
Ricotta Dumplings with Asparagus and Green Garlic
Once you get the hang of it, forming these dumplings is easy, but it may take a little practice at first.
Singapore Noodles
Complete with shrimp and roast pork, this simple and satisfying Singapore noodle stir fry comes together in a matter of minutes.It's not entirely clear where Singapore noodles—the stir-fried curried rice noodles with shrimp, pork, and vegetables—come from, though it's unlikely Singapore is the source. Regardless, they're a stir-fry classic, and are easy to make […]
Pasta alla Gricia
Guanciale, black pepper, Pecorino Romano, and pasta come together in a study of delicious minimalism.When it comes to the four main pasta dishes of Roman cuisine (carbonara, amatriciana, gricia, and cacio e pepe), pasta alla gricia is criminally overlooked and underappreciated. It's time to put an end to all that. It's time to celebrate […]
Short-Order Home Fries
A diner breakfast simply isn’t complete without a side of crusty, deeply browned home fries. Diner cooks start off with roasted or boiled potatoes and use plenty of fat on a broad griddle top to generate those great-tasting potatoes. Is there a way of replicating those home fries at home? To mimic this at home, […]
Spaetzle
A noodle/dumpling hybrid that’s shaped like a BIRD? How cute is that? Though the shape of your spaetzle might vary significantly depending on your method, you can still squint and kind of see a sparrow, but definitely see a squiggly noodle that’s been hopefully fried in a little bit of fat with a scattering of […]
Better-than-Takeout Stir-Fried Udon
Pad see ew. Lo mein. Stir-fried udon. Jap chae. Pad Thai. Pan-fried soba. If there’s one thing I know for certain, it’s that I order too much takeout. There’s some blending of flavor that happens in the pan that I just don’t understand. Or that I didn’t understand. I thought noodles so flavorful couldn’t come […]
Tandoori Salmon Cakes
These fishcakes are full of taste bud twists. Sweet potato and tandoori seasoning add a flavorsome difference to a classic recipe.
Chickpea and Fennel Soup
Fennel's fronds, flowers, and seeds add an anise aroma to everything from salads, fish, and meat dishes to sausages, soups, and stews. One such dish is a satisfying chickpea and fennel soup in which the unique, delicate flavor of the fennel balances the ultrasavory presence of cooked chickpeas and pancetta. Since we would need to […]
Pasta with Mushrooms and Prosciutto
Getting the consistency of the creamy mushroom sauce right is key for this pasta recipe. You want to reduce it just until it clings to the pasta to create a light coating; be careful not to reduce it too much.
Chipotle Fish Tacos with Peach Salsa
This recipe for Grilled Chipotle Fish Tacos with Peach Salsa is full of delicious summertime flavor. Sweet and tangy peaches complement the spicy, smoky fish. Lime brightens it to perfection. The grilled fish is marinated in a flavorful mixture of smoky chipotles, garlic, cumin and coriander giving it satisfying depth and heat, marrying well with […]