This zesty pasta relies on what’s perhaps an unexpected pantry staple to do all the heavy lifting: an entire jar of peperoncini. Yes, the very same jarred peppers that are tossed into salads or served with a slice of pizza can make an incredible weeknight meal without the need for many other ingredients. This is … Read more
This homemade raspberry jam recipe has no lemon juice, pectin, or other add-ins, just the berries and sugar. Adding pectin “necessitates more sugar,” says Eleanor Topp, author of The Complete Book of Year-Round Small-Batch Preserving. And using more sugar “dilutes the natural flavor of the fruit.” She also notes that while not adding pectin requires … Read more
For my birthday last year, deputy food editor Hana Asbrink made a large pot of rosé tteokbokki, a cream-drunk version of the popular Korean rice cakes. Hana’s skillet was crowded with cylindrical rice cakes, pinkie-size hot dogs, and hard-boiled eggs. I squealed. I packed some deli containers to bring home, promising Hana I’d share it … Read more
You probably have everything needed to make this Dutch baby recipe on hand right now. A cross between a fluffy oversized pancake and an eggy crepe, the large-format breakfast favorite is believed to derive from the German pancake pfannkuchen. According to legend, an American restaurateur mistook the word “Deutsch” for “Dutch,” and a misleading moniker … Read more
You may have ordered haemul pajeon (seafood scallion pancakes) as an appetizer at a Korean restaurant before. The classic anju, or Korean drinking food, is often enjoyed with makgeolli (rice beer) and popular for two very good reasons: its golden, crispy edges and the kicky dipping sauce. Haemul pajeon are filled with scallions (pa), a … Read more
When Koreans drink, we always need a hearty anju, or drinking food, to pair with our alcohol. Enter this one-pot stunner known as kong-bul. The dish’s portmanteau of a name reflects Koreans’ propensity for shortening phrases—in this case, kongnamul (soybean sprouts) and bulgogi (here referencing thinly sliced beef, as opposed to the popular barbecue). And … Read more
Step 1 Whisk 2 cups buttermilk, 1½ tsp. smoked paprika, ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper, 1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt, and 1 tsp. garlic powder in a shallow bowl; season with freshly ground black pepper. Add four 4–6-oz. catfish fillets, patted dry, to marinade and turn to coat. Let sit at … Read more
Sulguk literally translates to “alcohol soup” and is one of many types of haejangguk, or Korean hangover stews. Usually a hearty soup brimming with vegetables and meat and served with rice, haejangguk is meant to chase away your hangover by loading your body with ingredients that soothe any upset stomach and help sweat out the … Read more
This simple chicken yakisoba recipe combines the savory flavors of stir-fried noodles with bite-size pieces of soy-soaked chicken thighs for a satisfying dinner you can pull off any weeknight. A classic Japanese noodle dish, yakisoba (literally “fried noodles”) is made with wheat-based egg noodles that are stir-fried and slicked in a savory-sweet yakisoba sauce, often … Read more
Step 1 Cook 12 oz. linguine in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta cooking liquid. Step 2 Meanwhile, heat 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add ½ cup panko, season with kosher salt, and cook, stirring often, until golden … Read more