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
Author: Diane Rossen Worthington
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
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.
These are wonderful both as an appetizer when entertaining or as a main with a side of greens.
Author: Tracy Pollan
Briefly soaking cashews in hot water softens them enough that you can blend them into a creamy (and gorgeously green-hued) basil-lime sauce for noodles. Top those noodles off with pan-seared pork chops...
Author: Anna Stockwell
Author: Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez
Author: Nils Bernstein
An craveable slaw with sweetness from the fresh coconut and sneaky, creeping heat from the chiles.
To keep shrimp tender, don't let them sit in the marinade for too long before grilling. The acid in the citrus will start to firm up and cook the flesh.
Author: Andy Baraghani
Author: Kerri Conan
Author: Ricardo Muñoz Zurita
Author: Ying Chang Compestine
This Vietnamese-inspired dish incorporates two essential condiments: hot chile paste and fish sauce. The chile paste gives the pork a great kick, while the fish sauce brings out the umami in the Brussels...
Author: Rhoda Boone
Author: Paisarn Cheewinsiriwat
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
You know what takes a lot of time? Standing over the stove and browning every cube of stew meat on all sides and in batches. That's why we brown the pork shoulder whole, which develops a ton of flavor...
Author: Claire Saffitz
Spicy, mouth-tingling, porky: Those are the words you'll be using to describe this tofu recipe.
Author: Chris Morocco
Avocado leaves are the main flavor in this staple. This black bean paste is the base for memelas, tlayudas, molletes, enfrijoladas, and more.
Author: Bricia Lopez
Cooking the brussels sprouts in two stages for this recipe ensures that the cores will be tender and the outer leaves will still have bite.
Author: Claire Saffitz
Bryant Terry's spicy Jalapeño Pepper Jelly recipe makes homemade pepper jelly for spooning onto cornbread or even chicken.
Author: Bryant Terry
Who needs pulled pork when you can have braised turkey legs? These beauties will give you a reason to cook turkey more than once a year.
Author: Chris Morocco
This dish is triply aggressive, with sweet, sour, and spicy tastes strung together in an intense interplay. To make it your own, experiment with the balance of those three elements-you might make it more...
Author: Tailor, Nashville, TN
Carrots love to burn when grilled over direct high heat; better to park them over a cooler spot on the grate and keep the cover closed if possible.
Author: Alison Carroll
Layering salmon between sheets of kombu is an easy way to gently cure it, drawing in salt and umami-depth.
Author: Chris Morocco
This delicious vegetarian take on a backyard barbecue staple swaps traditional hot dogs for glazed carrots packed with earthy umami flavor and spice thanks to a combo of maple, soy, and adobo sauce. Adding...
Author: Katherine Sacks
Author: Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Shelled raw peanuts are easy to find at Asian markets, health food stores, and other specialty food stores.
Author: Lisa Cheng Smith
Author: Susan Feniger
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
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
This quick version of the classic Vietnamese soup is steeped with aromatic spices and finished off with a waft of refreshing herbs.
Author: Donna Hay
Author: Sergio Remolina
These soft and spicy beans the best version of a vegetarian chili, with black beans standing in for the usual pinto or kidney beans.
Author: Melissa Clark
The garlic, ginger, and chile sauce that flavors this dish is one of the popular sauces used in Indo-Chinese cuisine.
Author: Darshana Thacker
True, this concoction is slightly more complex than lemonade. But so are most relationships.
Author: Andy Baraghani
This dish is made with chicken thighs, which have more flavor than chicken breasts but you can substitute chicken breasts if you like. The meat needs to be raw for this dish so it can absorb more of the...
Author: Marye Audet
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
Of all the sauces I make, this is definitely in the top three for both flavor and utility. Not only does it make delicious Red Chicken Enchiladas, but it's a perfect base for chili, and it adds a delightful...
Author: Janet A. Zimmerman
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
Named for famous 8th century concubine, Yang Guifei, this dish of juicy dark-meat chicken and peppers is sweet, sour, and just a little spicy.
Author: Jason Wang
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
Chicken fat does triple duty to yield crisp skin, golden toast, and a schmaltzy dressing.
Author: Andy Baraghani
Author: Jill Silverman Hough
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