Grilled Arayes With Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe

These Middle Eastern meat-stuffed pitas get their earthy, spiced flavor from a scoop of baharat, a blend typically composed of cumin, allspice, black pepper, with further additions depending on the blend (baharat means “spices” in Arabic, so the components change from mix from mix). Finely chopped shallots add bulk to the ground beef and ensure … Read more

Chiles Rellenos (Cheese-Stuffed Poblano Peppers) Recipe

Like many generations-old dishes, the origins of chiles rellenos are fuzzy. Indigenous cooks in what’s now Mexico and Central America have charred and stuffed chile peppers for centuries. According to one popular story, the dish rose to prominence in Mexico in 1821. As the legend goes, nuns in a Puebla convent served stuffed peppers beneath … Read more

Spaghetti Alle Vongole (Pasta With Clams) Recipe

The briny juices of fresh clams create the sauce for spaghetti alle vongole, a classic Italian seafood pasta dish from Naples. The first written recipe is generally credited to 19th-century Neapolitan aristocrat Ippolito Cavalcanti, though many historians believe cooks used Adriatic seafood in broths and soups as early as the 17th and 18th centuries. For … Read more

Cold Soy Milk Noodles With Chili Crisp Recipe

In hot weather, nothing satisfies like ice-cold kongguksu, a Korean soy milk noodle soup. This version is more saucy than brothy thanks to the inclusion of nutty tahini and savory miso, which add both body and flavor. You can top your bowl with whatever vegetables or crunchy bits you have on hand (grated carrots, sliced … Read more

Seeni Sambol Grilled Cheese Rolls Recipe

For those unfamiliar with seeni sambol, a Sri Lankan condiment of spicy-sweet caramelized onions, these cheesy Hawaiian buns are the perfect place to start. In this recipe, chef Sam Fore makes her own DIY version of the relish by cooking red onions with curry leaves, red pepper flakes, and a dash of tamarind concentrate. The … Read more

Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole Recipe | Epicurious

Frozen shredded potato patties transform into a crispy yet fluffy crust for this meaty hash-brown-and-egg casserole. It hits as well at a leisurely brunch (it’s prime holiday breakfast fodder) as it does for a weeknight dinner. Need a go-to breakfast bake for busy mornings? This cozy crowd-pleaser is a make-ahead dream (see Do Ahead for … Read more

Samosa-dillas With Cucumber Salad Recipe

Step 1 Heat 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil in a medium Dutch oven or other heavy pot over medium. Add 1 tsp. cumin seeds; cook, stirring often, until fragrant and seeds begin to pop, about 2 minutes. Add ½ medium red onion, finely chopped, 1 serrano chile, finely chopped, one 1″ piece ginger, peeled, finely chopped, … Read more

Curried Sweet Chili Ribs Recipe

Cooking ribs can be intimidating, but within this recipe, chef Sam Fore employs a foolproof, hands-off cooking technique that ensures remarkable tenderness and flavor. First, she seasons the ribs in a peppy blend of curry powder, garlic, ginger, turmeric, red pepper flakes, and lime zest. Then she tightly wraps the seasoned ribs in a foil … Read more

Tofu Meatballs in Burst Tomato Sauce Recipe

Step 1 Place a rack in middle of oven; preheat to 400°. Grease a rimmed baking sheet with extra-virgin olive oil. Place one 14-oz. package extra-firm tofu, drained, patted dry, in a large mixing bowl. Using your hands, squish into a coarse meal (it should be the consistency of ground meat). Add 1 large egg, … Read more

Saucy Beef Stir-Fry With Peppers Recipe

This deeply savory, easy beef stir-fry recipe is your glossy, saucy excuse to head to the farmers market for high-season peppers. (Yes. Fresh peppers have a season.) We love the piquant heat finger hot peppers or cayenne chiles bring to this weeknight dinner, but if you’re averse, feel free to swap in sweet red bell … Read more