Pear & Cardamom Caramel Upside-Down Cake
The winds are changing and autumn is in the air, which means pears are now in season. This warming, comforting cake makes the most of these gems and is just right for this time of year. The pears get softened by the aromatic, cardamom-infused caramel sauce, and the almond-scented sponge with a hint of orange […]
Short Rib & Pumpkin Chili
An ideal chili for fall's cooler weather (and it stays true to its one-pot claim). It's smoky, but each ingredient still shines through—and it's stick-too-your-ribs hearty.At first glance, this thing looks daunting. But once you've assembled the ingredients, it really is pretty straightforward. I've taken more than a few liberties on traditional chili. I've used […]
Italian Anise Cookies
Cakey, with a little heft, Angelettis share similarities with a scone or a biscuit. A combination of shortening and butter gives the cookies both ethereal texture and rich flavor, while baking powder provides just enough lift. Lemon zest and juice ably complement the refreshing hit of anise, which fully permeates the cookies.
Babgulyas a Hungarian Bean Goulash
Babgulyas is a Hungarian bean goulash recipe, rich in paprika and featuring beef & bacon this dish is an easy one-pot wonder. This recipe is gloriously old school and is influenced by the dish that is served up every year at our village festival. It features instructions for both stovetop and Instant Pot.Hungarian goulash is […]
Mongolian Beef
Our Mongolian Beef recipe became one of the most popular Woks of Life recipes after we first published it in July 2015, and for good reason!What exactly are the origins of Mongolian Beef? Because it’s definitely not Mongolian. My theory is that someone just forgot to add the orange to a wok full of […]
Air Fryer Falafel (or Baked!)
Homemade baked air fryer falafel is absolutely delicious, crispy, and packed with freshly ground baharat. Allow 4 hours soaking time for chickpeas, preferably overnight. Then, quickly whip up in a food processor.
Apple Cake
This easy apple cake recipe is the perfect fall treat! It’s moist, lightly spiced, and jam-packed with tender apples.
Fenugreek & Gram Flour Flatbreads
Flatbreads, also known as roti or chapatti, make a great accompaniment to any of the curries in this book. They are also terrific as a snack with some pickle or chutney, or used as wraps for your favorite fillings or some chutney and salad. They are handy to have for picnics and packed lunches, too. […]
Coconut-Braised Chicken with Chorizo and Potatoes
This fragrant chicken stew is a mash-up of Central and South American ingredients—coconut, Mexican chorizo, cilantro, lime—that Top Chef winner CJ Jacobson came across while traveling.
Praline Pumpkin Snack Cake
Pecan Praline Pumpkin Cake is my favorite new pumpkin dessert recipe, and that’s saying a lot. This cake has the perfect tender crumb, a lightly spiced pumpkin flavor, and an out of this world pecan praline frosting — get ready to drool.
Instant Pot Braised Turkey Thighs
Hatch Chili and Cornbread Waffles
It’s September now, which means the start of fall and all things pumpkin and pumpkin spice-related. But, it also means hatch chile season! I’m sure you’ve seen them popping up at your local grocery store for the last little while, at least if you live down South. Their season is short (I think it […]
Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
The problem with spice cakes? Spice. Some variations suffer spice overload, which makes them gritty and dusty. Others are so lacking in spice flavor that it seems as if a cinnamon stick has only been waved in their general direction. We wanted an old-fashioned, moist, and substantial spice cake with spices that were warm and […]
Beijing “Fried Sauce” Noodles – Zha Jiang Mian
Zha Jiang Mian, or Fried Sauce Noodles is so famous in China that the mere mention of it makes people think of Beijing. It’s sold everywhere—from street vendors to restaurants in five-star hotels.
Memphis Dry Rub Ribs
The gorgeous state of Tennessee is known for several attractions: the Great Smoky Mountains, the Nashville music scene, and most importantly, Memphis barbecue. But, what is Memphis barbecue exactly? How is it different from just plain old barbecue? We’re so glad you asked. Memphis is one of the few Southern cities that can truly […]
Jerk Black Bean Burger
