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
Step 1 Place a rack in middle of oven; preheat to 350°. Pat 2 lb. skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (4–6) dry with paper towels and sprinkle all over with 1 tsp. freshly ground pepper and 2 tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt. Step 2 Pour 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil into a … 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
Step 1 Pat 2 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 1½ lb.) dry with paper towels. Season with kosher salt on both sides. Set aside. Step 2 Heat 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil in a medium Dutch oven over medium-high. Cook 10 oz. mixed mushrooms, trimmed if needed, torn into bite-size pieces, stirring occasionally, until … 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 Gently mix 2 large eggs, 1 lb. ground beef, ½ cup plain fine dried breadcrumbs, 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped, 2 oz. Parmesan, finely grated (about ½ cup), ⅓ cup finely chopped parsley, and 1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt in a medium bowl until combined. Working one at … Read more
A vodka-and-cornstarch-based batter creates a coating that fries up gloriously golden brown, with a seriously crunchy exterior that gives way to tender bites of shrimp and tangy giardiniera. One cup of liquor might seem like a shocking amount, but it’s what makes the fry so intensely crisp. The alcohol in vodka won’t bind to flour … Read more
Chicken piccata is a classic Italian dish made from pounded flat chicken breasts dredged in all-purpose flour, pan-fried, and topped with a lemony white wine and caper sauce. While staying fairly true to tradition, this version leans into the quality that, in our humble opinion, unites all the best chicken piccata recipes: an ample amount … Read more
“Chocolate chipless cookies? But like, what even is the point?” asked more than one befuddled colleague when I told them I was developing a chocolate chip cookie recipe minus the chocolate chips. “I don’t know, just the perfect distillation of buttery, butterscotch-y cookie essence?” I replied, wild-eyed, deep in the midst of my 11th batch. … 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