Aglio e Olio (Spaghetti with Garlic and Olive Oil)

The ingredient list for spaghetti aglio e olio (spaghetti with garlic and olive oil) is a simple one. But versions we tried strayed from this dish’s humble roots. We wanted to create a creamy pasta according to the traditional method—without the addition of heavy cream or cheese, letting the pasta’s starches do the work of […]

Singapore Noodles for Two

Singapore noodles, a Hong Kong favorite, can sometimes be so heavily seasoned with curry powder that they can feel unpleasantly dusty and gritty. We start by blooming the curry powder in oil, which smooths out the texture and intensifies the flavor. Though the noodles are the main feature in the traditional dish, we tweak the […]