Here the fully loaded baked potato gets a total flavor makeover. Sweet potatoes take center stage, roasted whole alongside spiced chickpeas that get delightfully crisp in the oven. You’ll dress up the tender spuds with a medley of chaat-inspired toppings and a quick herbaceous blender sauce. Don’t skimp on the chaat masala-tossed crispy fried onions—any … Read more
Classic picadillo—be it the Mexican version studded with potatoes, the Cuban variety speckled with sweet raisins, or the Filipino style bolstered with diced carrots—is a comfort food classic. While no two picadillos are alike and the components vary among regions, the common thread is ground beef cooked in a spicy tomato sauce. This recipe, which … Read more
Peruvian chicken, or pollo alla brasa, gets its bold flavor and vibrant color from two sauces: a garlicky, spiced marinade that coats the meat in a brick-red paste, and a creamy, herbaceous green sauce served on the side for drizzling and dipping. While traditional recipes call for a whole chicken or skin-on, bone-in parts, this … Read more
These cheesy vegetarian enchiladas offer all of the saucy goodness of the comfort food classic with minimal fuss. Chopped veggies, black beans, and aromatics all cook in one pot, then get mashed for a meaty texture before the enchilada filling is rolled into tortillas with a sprinkling of spicy pepper Jack cheese. But there’s no … Read more
Historically prized for their curative properties and health benefits, fresh herbs like mint, basil, and tarragon are champions in the kitchen. They offer endless opportunities to upgrade the flavors of virtually any dish (cocktails too!), bringing a level of deliciousness and finesse that simply can’t be matched by dried herbs or spices. But, if you’re … Read more
Chaat is one of my all-time favorite foods. It can be a snack, a shareable side for game day, or a dinner all on its own. This take on aloo chaat swaps the typical boiled spuds for frozen tater tots that get crisped up and tossed in spice-infused ghee. Using tater tots not only saves … Read more
Step 1 Wrap one 10-oz. package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, in a clean kitchen towel and twist and squeeze towel tightly over the sink to expel as much liquid as possible. Step 2 Melt 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter in a medium Dutch oven or other heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add spinach and ½ cup … Read more
This is a vegetable dish so spectacular, it would be a shame to call it a side. Squash is generously seasoned with berbere, then baked until golden and tender. Serve these wedges over tangy yogurt, then top it all off with brown butter peanuts with a jolt of lime juice. Add a loaf of bread … Read more
Inspired by the popular Mexican street snack, this quick soup calls for frozen fire-roasted corn to add depth and a smokiness reminiscent of grilled corn on the cob; garlic, chili powder, cilantro, lime juice, and Cotija cheese complete the flavor nod. We all know the virtues of keeping frozen produce on hand, and the fire-roasted … Read more
Whether you call them summer rolls or fresh spring rolls, this popular Vietnamese snack is easy to make at home (though it can take a fair amount of time to assemble). Prep a few ingredients in advance, grab a friend to help form an assembly line, and you’ll have no trouble cranking them out for … Read more