The Thai-inspired dressing-tart and spicy and salty-plays up the sweetness of watermelon and berries while keeping the fruit salad firmly in savory territory.
Author: Gregory Gourdet
Think of the cucumber as a crunchy and spicy relish that somehow makes fried fish even better.
Not everything Feniger serves at her restaurant is typical street food, and here's a delicious case in point. The intriguing combination of shredded brisket, diced root vegetables, and apples is based...
Author: Susan Feniger
If you've never made posole, this is a good starter recipe. There are no hard-to-get cuts (like the pig's head called for in many traditional versions), and most of the process is hands-off.
Fish sauce, lime juice, and plenty of herbs make this sauce a stand out for dipping spring rolls or serving with grilled fish.
Author: Stanley Lobel
How to choose corn: Look for tight, squeaky, green husks and rows of kernels that feel taut and full when you run your hands over the cobs.
Author: Andrew Knowlton
An craveable slaw with sweetness from the fresh coconut and sneaky, creeping heat from the chiles.
This brothy ginger, soy, and chile-scented Asian chicken soup is bound to make anyone feel 110% better.
Author: Donna Hay
This savory, larb-esque pork mixture is great for lettuce wraps, but also makes for the ultimate all-purpose grain bowl and salad topper.
Author: Bryant Ng
When carrots are in season, don't peel them-just give them a quick scrub. The nutrient-rich skins will get deeply charred on the grill.
Author: Andy Baraghani
Grilled corn is one of the easiest way to do summer right. Some recipes will have you soak the corn in salt water before grilling, but for husked corn, this actually works against plumpness. This recipe...
Author: Mathew Ramsey
For this holiday-worthy recipe, roasting the butternut with several bay leaves slipped between the slices results in a subtle aromatic backdrop for the chile glaze.
Author: Ann Redding
Japanese shichimi togarashi is a blend of seven seasonings including chile, orange zest, and sesame seeds that can be found at Asian grocers.
Author: Andrew Knowlton
In this recipe I've attempted to embody the spirit of a Bombay sandwich-a sharp, hot green chutney, cheese, and onion-but in a quick puff-pastry roll.
Author: Meera Sodha
All Thai curries start with a handful of aromatic ingredients (chiles, galangal, lemongrass, turmeric, etc.) pounded into a paste with a granite mortar and pestle. The paste is then stirred into soups...
Author: Andy Ricker
Sure, you could use just one kind of potato for this side dish, but we think the more, the better. Look for different varieties of potatoes that are around the same size for even roasting. Once roasted,...
Author: Anna Stockwell
True, this concoction is slightly more complex than lemonade. But so are most relationships.
Author: Andy Baraghani
We like the fruity heat of Sriracha, but if you have a different favorite hot sauce, go right ahead.
Author: Rick Martinez
Cooking lower and slower means a big hunk of meat will cook through to ideal internal temperature without getting blackened on the outside
Author: Carla Lalli Music
This popcorn is a take on the Indian snack chiwda, a sweet and savory mix often made with puffed rice, dried fruit, nuts, spices, and herbs. It's a mainstay during Diwali, much like you'd have Chex Mix...
Author: Vikram Sunderam
Use this hot sauce as a condiment or mix in additional aromatics like grated garlic and ginger to make a marinade for meat. This recipe is from Gunpowder, an Indian restaurant in London.
This highly addictive stir-fried chicken continues to be one of the most popular Chinese dishes in America as the succulent, complex sauce of salty, sweet, sour, and spicy flavors is hard to pass up.
Author: Diana Kuan
Pillowy flatbread is an optimal canvas for buttery avocados and a spicy salsa, but it can also be a vehicle for all kinds of dips and spreads. Just don't call it avocado toast!
Author: Andy Baraghani
You need a bigger bowl and more water than you might think to rehydrate wood ear mushrooms-they nearly triple in size.
Author: Lisa Cheng Smith
If you have the homemade red curry paste on hand, this sauce comes together pretty fast and will last five days, sealed tightly and refrigerated.
Author: James Syhabout
The last time we threw a dinner party with multiple courses and matching dinnerware was...well, we can't remember. When we entertain, we want everyone to have fun-including the host. Enter posole, one...
Author: Anna Stockwell
Though it is Jamaica's national fruit, ackee is cooked and used as a vegetable. With a subtle, almost nutty taste, it is an exciting addition to vegetarian menus.
Author: Michelle Rousseau
Shrimp are quick to cook, but still manage to feel rather special. This recipe borrows spices from the southern shores of India; I tasted a dish similar to this when I was learning about the local cuisine....
Author: Anjali Pathak
This vegan recipe from Bryant Terry highlights the earthy taste and the chewy texture of the collard leaves, along with the tofu that has been soaked in a Jamaican-inspired marinade.
Author: Bryant Terry