Recipes & Food

Salad and stir-fry in one, lettuce cups are a relaxed summer dinner that combine textures and temperatures to great effect Cool, crunchy lettuce leaves smeared with hoisin sauce are all that are needed to contain this quick-cooking filling on a hot day, although steamed rice and a cold beer would make lovely accompaniments The filling can be adapted easily by substituting ground pork for the turkey, firm tofu for the mushrooms, carrots or peas for the celery and peanuts or pine nuts for the cashews.

This collection of coleslaw recipes includes a creamy classic version as well as the vinegary and red varieties commonly served with barbecue in the Carolinas. A Tex-Mex jalapeño slaw brings the heat, and two slaws inspired by Asian cuisine add variety to the bunch.

Thick, cheesy, and briny all at once, this Caesar dip pairs the assertive garlicky anchovy flavor of Caesar dressing with the texture of a cream cheese-based dip. Scoop it up with crunchy vegetables, chips, or salty crackers.

In this twist on the classic Caesar salad, a garlicky, savory vinaigrette is paired with crisp leaf lettuce, salty Parmesan cheese, and a medley of sweet roasted vegetables that’s perfect for a light summer dinner.

Crispy roasted potatoes with crunchy edges and a soft, fluffy center tossed with a savory Caesar dressing–inspired infused oil. Serve them as a side with a roast or offer them as a starter or party snack alongside a creamy dip for dunking.

Top your salads and soups with these croutons—or keep them in a bowl and eat them like popcorn.

All the components of a BLT paired with briny anchovies, salty-sweet Parmigiano-Reggiano, and lots of black pepper reach imperial levels of flavor.

For an utterly summery first course, consider this shaved zucchini salad The idea is very thinly sliced, very fresh zucchini or other summer squash, lightly dressed with salt, lime juice and olive oil, with lots of basil and mint and crumbly creamy feta on top It’s extremely refreshing and takes no time to make

Convenient and tender rotisserie chicken, sautéed scallions and garlic, vinegar-soaked currants and a couple big handfuls of peppery arugula make up this simple yet very flavorful sandwich Inspired by the wood-oven-roasted chicken and bread salad from Zuni Café in San Francisco, this is a take on that famed dish in sandwich form Parmesan and toasted nuts add texture, depth and a hit of umami

On a hot day, a sip of this Thai iced tea—which gets its creaminess from evaporated milk and sweetness from condensed milk—feels like a luxury.

This tangy-savory Caesar seasoning blend comes together in under 10 minutes, and is great dusted over just about everything. Sprinkle it over popcorn or hard-boiled eggs. Pour it into a bag of kettle chips and give it a shake, or toss with sturdy veggies before roasting.

With a chocolatey coconut base, a creamy custard icing in the middle, and more chocolate on top, Nanaimo bars are an iconic Canadian treat.

Learning how to dry brine shrimp is key to achieving juicy, snappy results.

Harness the crowd-pleasing power of dumplings in this hearty yet light main course salad The base is simple and summery: Ripe tomatoes are lightly touched with salt, garlic and basil, providing a perfectly fragrant canvas for pan-fried potsticker dumplings Salting intensifies the tanginess and fruitiness of tomatoes, while also coaxing out some of the juice, which becomes a light sauce for the dumplings

Coconut milk does double duty here in this light yet hearty rice dish that straddles the line between side salad and pilaf-like main First the rice is simmered in creamy coconut milk, then the remaining milk is used to make a soothing dressing spiked with lime juice, peanut butter, toasted peanuts and garlic, with a little added heat from chile sauce Fresh cherry tomatoes and chopped herbs turn it all into a rice salad that can be a flavorful side for grilled chicken or the base for fried eggs.

By working more oil into a classic Caesar salad dressing emulsion, a more thickened mayonnaise texture is achieved. It's a garlicky, lemony, cheesy, briny condiment with endless potential.

This tender chicken salad (coated in a tangy pesto dressing and with sun-dried tomatoes woven throughout) is perfect for sandwiches or simply on its own.

This roasted eggplant and red bell pepper dip is rich and bright with distinct smoky notes. It's a party-pleaser that vegetarians, vegans, and meat eaters will love.

Extend the shelf life of your stale bread by turning it into crunchy, snackable croutons. This easy recipe takes just about 30 minutes, and leaves you with delicious salad toppers for days.

Is there bleach in your cake flour? An in-depth look at chlorination, what it does for cake flour, and how it performs compared to unbleached and DIY alternatives.

These extra large biscuits are crisp, golden, and exceptionally fluffy. Plus: They're easier than classic cut biscuits.

Gan bian si ji—Sichuan-style dry-fried green beans with chilies and pickles—are one of the best and most mistranslated vegetable dishes in the world. Today that dish and I are on a road trip and we're going to be driving that minibus over some uncharted territory.

Make crisp, lightly blistered green beans in your air fryer in under 10 minutes. They’re great as-is or dressed up with one of our our four easy flavor variations.

This cold fruit soup is made with fresh beets and sweet cherries—which are in season at the same time during peak summer—sour cream or yogurt, star anise, and cinnamon. It's a bit sweet but leans more to the savory side. It's gorgeous, deliciously refreshing, and works well as light amuse bouche.

Making a tagine might not be the most labor-intensive task, but it can definitely be time-consuming In this non-traditional recipe, you'll enjoy all the classic flavors of a m'qualli chicken tagine but in less than an hour Made with preserved lemon and olives, this dish is perfect for satisfying your mid-week Moroccan food cravings

A braai is South Africa’s beloved open, wood-fired equivalent to an American barbecue and these grilled cheese sandwiches are an integral component Mrs Ball’s, an iconic South African dried-fruit chutney, lends sweet tang, though sweet fruit chutney such as Major Grey’s or even apricot jam can be used in a pinch

This pasta salad is loaded with two pounds of zucchini, roasted until golden and caramelized, then tossed in a tangy garlic-tahini dressing Roasted sunflower seeds bring crunch and nuttiness (Pepitas, slivered almonds or chopped walnuts are other great options.) Golden raisins add unexpected pops of sweetness that round out the tart lemon

These spectacularly creamy overnight oats take all of five minutes to prep, and are lightly sweetened with maple syrup and vanilla.

Ranging from silken and creamy to firm and chewy, tofu comes in many forms and is prized around the world for its versatility In this recipe, which is adapted from the “Superiority Burger Cookbook” (W.W Norton & Company, 2018) by chef Brooks Headley, extra-firm tofu is pressed, marinated, breaded and fried, to make the “tofu-fried tofu” sandwich at Superiority Burger, his popular vegetarian restaurant in New York City

These spicy, hearty sandwiches are a simplified, quick take on pav bhaji, a popular Mumbai street food that is a celebration of humble vegetables — pav means bread in Hindi and bhaji means vegetables Potatoes and cauliflower make the backbone of this hefty, generously spiced vegetarian main Peas balance with sweetness