Recipe inspiration can strike anywhere, and this idea came to me as I was eating a piece of one of my favorite candies, Chimes Ginger Chews. Chimes’ founder, Elvis Sae-Tang, was inspired by the ginger candies from his parents’ Javanese village and wanted to share the health benefits of these delicious treats with the world. … Read more
These pancakes are inspired by Hummingbird cake, a moist spice cake with bananas, pecans, and crushed pineapple that originated in Jamaica in the 1960s and went on to become a popular dessert in the American South. Instead of using canned crushed pineapple, I caramelize thin slices of fresh pineapple in maple syrup before piling them … Read more
Step 1 Preheat the oven to 375°. Step 2 Pat dry one 4-lb. chicken, cut into 8 pieces with a paper towel and season them all over with 1 tsp. kosher salt and ½ tsp. freshly ground pepper. Step 3 In a 12″ ovenproof skillet, heat 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. … Read more
This vanilla cupcake recipe is excerpted from the 2006 cookbook I Like You by Amy Sedaris (yes, that Amy Sedaris). In the early aughts the comedian sold baked goods and other snacks to coffee shops in her New York City neighborhood. Once voted one of the city’s best vanilla cupcakes, it gets rich, buttery flavor … Read more
When I looked for collaborators for Anything’s Pastable, I wanted to work with people who would be comfortable bringing together elements of different cuisines. When I came across Irene Yoo’s recipe for kimchi carbonara, I knew she’d be perfect. Irene grew up in Southern California, spending childhood summers in Seoul. She ate a lot of … Read more
Channeling Parisian patisserie for your bake du jour? Give this French buttercream recipe a go. Unlike American buttercream (a simple blend of creamed butter and powdered sugar) French buttercream can be slightly fussy. Both extremely light and exceedingly silky, it falls into the same family as meringue-based Swiss and Italian meringue buttercreams. The crucial difference … Read more
We won’t lie: A classic Italian meringue buttercream recipe requires some multitasking. You’ll heat a sugar syrup on the stovetop while whipping egg whites to soft peaks, and both must be ready at precisely the same moment. It’s a coordinated dance that many pastry chefs consider a necessary skill. With this short tutorial, you’ll soon … Read more
Creamy, dreamy American buttercream is one of the easiest ways to finish off a cake, build a cookie sandwich, or ice a tray of chocolate chip cookie bars. Bonus: You only need five ingredients and five minutes to make this tried-and-true homemade buttercream frosting recipe. The butteriest buttercream starts with softened butter, so be sure … Read more
Whether you’re a buttercream beginner or cake decorating pro, this straightforward Swiss meringue buttercream recipe will be your new go-to. Made with whipped egg whites, Swiss meringue buttercream is airier and more stable than American buttercream (made by whipping softened butter with powdered sugar) but has a lush mouthfeel that can’t be beat. This silky, … Read more
Believed to originate in Baja California, Mexico, circa 1950, fish tacos combine Indigenous, Asian, and European culinary traditions into one perfect bite. This extremely versatile version from Lourdes Castro is one of our favorite ways to make them on a weeknight. While Castro opts for corn tortillas, you can swap in flour tortillas if you … Read more