Recipes & Food

This spicy, savory snack, also known as Alabama fire crackers or comeback crackers, is of unclear origin but beloved in the South Though fire crackers are traditionally prepared using saltines, oyster crackers are also common — and the choice here because they’re fun to devour by the handful Classic fire crackers are marinated with store-bought ranch seasoning and red pepper flakes then baked until crisp and golden

This juicy, crispy, vaguely-tastes-like-Thanksgiving fried chicken makes an exciting stand-in for the usual turkey The recipe takes every step to maximize moisture and flavor, so no dry poultry arrives at your table, holiday or otherwise: Start with bone-in, skin-on chicken legs, submerge the pieces in a brine for at least 24 hours, fry low and slow to allow all the fat and connective tissue to render and finally, shower over a boxed stuffing-inspired seasoning As an optional touch, dredge the chicken pieces in Italian 00 flour instead of all-purpose — its ultra-fine texture makes the crust simultaneously extra crispy and less greasy.

Esquites are a Mexican antojito, or snack, sold in local markets and by street vendors across Mexico and the United States Corn is typically cooked with an herb called epazote, onion and chiles and is served in cups or corn husks and topped with mayonnaise, dried chiles, queso and lime Here, esquites amps up the corn flavor of a southern-style cornbread stuffing

Bhel puri — a type of chaat made with puffed rice, chutneys and various toppings — is the ultimate entertaining dish, whether you are hosting or bringing a dish to a potluck Most of it can be prepared in advance, leaving mostly the assembly which allows you to really put on a show for your guests You can make a good chaat with store-bought chutneys and bhel mix

These flaky, fluffy biscuits have a surprise ingredient: pickles Not just because pickles make everything better—though yes, they do—but because the acidity of the brine helps make the biscuits incredibly tender Cut, stack and flatten the dough three times for flaky layers that look like the pages of a good book

Pickle biscuits, sour cream pound cake, esquites stuffing and more new recipes we think you’ll adore, too.

Harissa is a versatile condiment that can be used to add a punch of spice to anything. This version is made with dried chiles and can be used as a spice rub or hydrated with water for a paste that's ready to stir into dressings, sauces, and more. This is a stripped-down, entry-level harissa, that can be jazzed up with other spices or aromatics such as garlic, citrus zest, or even saffron.

Here’s how to make a couple entry-level harissas. Although they’re perfect just the way they are, they can also be the start of your homemade harissa adventure. The pastes can be thick or thin, spicy or mild, studded with mix-ins or heady with spices.

Make Hokkaido style milk bread rolls with this simple recipe. These milk bread rolls are super soft, airy, moist, and slightly sweet. They’re very easy to put together and hold up well when made ahead. They’re perfect for your holiday dinner party and simple enough to make as an everyday recipe.

This smoked turkey breast recipe requires just a handful of ingredients and a mere 20 minutes of hands-on time—a simple brine and your grill do the rest of the work, infusing your bird with incredible smoky flavor.

Some recipes for mayo-roasted turkey promise extra-juicy results with minimal effort This one does no such thing The mayonnaise won’t help the turkey stay juicy: Only salting and resting (a light curing process known colloquially as dry-brining) and carefully monitoring its internal temperature as it roasts will

There are two schools of thought about macaroni and cheese: Some like it crusty and extra-cheesy (here’s our recipe), while others prefer it smooth and creamy But most people are delighted by any homemade macaroni and cheese It is light years ahead of the boxed versions

Canned pumpkin purée and coconut milk, heavily seasoned with curry spices and lots of fresh lime juice, make a sweet-sharp sauce for chickpeas It’s a rich, creamy curry that you can eat on its own, or serve over rice or couscous If you want to incorporate more vegetables, stir in some spinach, baby kale or sliced green beans during the last few minutes of cooking, letting them soften in the sauce.

After the death in 2013 of Marcella Hazan, the cookbook author who changed the way Americans cook Italian food, The Times asked readers which of her recipes had become staples in their kitchens Many people answered with one word: “Bolognese.” Ms Hazan had a few recipes for the classic sauce, and they are all outstanding

You can use any kind of sausages in this cozy, autumnal dish, filled with roasted sweet grapes and vinegar-spiked onions Spicy Italian sausages made from pork, chicken or turkey, fresh chorizo or merguez, will give the dish a kick, while milder sausages like chicken and apple, bratwurst or Weisswurst make for a gentler meal Serve this on a bed of polenta or mashed potatoes, or with some crusty bread to sop up the vinegary, sausage-rich pan juices, and a green salad on the side

It’s something turkey often isn’t — undeniably juicy and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

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Canned pumpkin purée and coconut milk, heavily seasoned with curry spices and lots of fresh lime juice, make a sweet-sharp sauce for chickpeas It’s a rich, creamy curry that you can eat on its own, or serve over rice or couscous If you want to incorporate more vegetables, stir in some spinach, baby kale or sliced green beans during the last few minutes of cooking, letting them soften in the sauce.

These six stunners will make you want to bring the dessert.

After the death in 2013 of Marcella Hazan, the cookbook author who changed the way Americans cook Italian food, The Times asked readers which of her recipes had become staples in their kitchens Many people answered with one word: “Bolognese.” Ms Hazan had a few recipes for the classic sauce, and they are all outstanding

Brussels sprouts cozy up to chicken in this sheet pan supper When the brussels are blasted with enough heat, they get intensely sweet, losing the mustardy, cabbage-like bite they have when they are cooked to a lesser degree Both sprouts and chicken caramelize and brown, getting soft in the middle and crisp at the edges

This wintery twist on Caesar salad upholds the beloved creamy, crunchy and punchy characteristics while opting for a new set of greens — and a flavorful vegetarian alternative to anchovies Tahini acts as both the thickening agent for the dressing, binding it together, and the flavor maker: Its sesame seed nuttiness and creamy texture balance the bitter undertones of the roasted brussels sprouts, which form the base of this salad Quartering the sprouts decreases the cooking time and their size, so you can eat them by the forkful.

Warm up with this delicious traditional Southern American stew at Tesco Real Food. It's chock full of hearty root vegetables, beans and a variety of succulent meat.

Reflecting its main ingredient, cagaar (pronounced “ag-aar”) is both the Somali translation for the color green and a spinach stew While spinach is the heart of this dish, other vegetables are often included such as okra, carrots, zucchini, or cabbage, depending on one’s preference This dish almost always utilizes tomatoes as the base, weaving in warm xawaash spices and sparks of mild heat from the jalapeños

Some might be suspicious of the rolled oats called for in this recipe, but used in place of breadcrumbs, they help create a light and tender chicken meatball A half-cup more is simmered in the broth, which thickens it and provides a pleasant texture The meatballs, made with ground chicken, feta and fresh dill, swim in a lemony, spinach-filled broth that’s comforting and light, perfect for lunch or dinner

The version of West African groundnut soup I ate in my youth was a thick, peanut-packed broth made with chicken, spices, and tomatoes, but recipes for maafe (as it's called in Mali) vary hugely.

Slightly sweet and tangy, tamarind is a tropical fruit that is full of tart flavor that’s just as good fresh as it is in savory and sweet recipes. This tamarind paste recipe will give you a concentrated tangy flavor for any recipe that calls for this popular fruit. What is tamarind? Tamarind is a fruit that’s actually part of the…Continue Reading→