Dec 30 2025
Tender pork ribs, tangy sauerkraut, sweet onion, and a handful of simple seasonings come together in this wonderfully comforting oven-baked dinner. The ribs cook slowly over the sauerkraut until the meat is tender and richly flavored, while the sauerkraut absorbs some of the savory pork juices as everything cooks. This is the kind of meal …
Dec 29 2025
Few dishes are as closely tied to New Year’s Day in the American South as Hoppin’ John. With tender black-eyed peas, smoky bacon, aromatic vegetables, and fluffy white rice, it is a simple meal with a remarkably rich history. For generations, eating Hoppin’ John at the beginning of the year has been associated with good …
Dec 28 2025
Golden, crisp, and filled with savory seasoned pork and vegetables, lumpia is the kind of appetizer that has a habit of disappearing almost as quickly as it reaches the table. These slender Filipino spring rolls fry up wonderfully crunchy on the outside while remaining juicy and flavorful inside. This pork version is inspired by lumpiang …
Dec 24 2025
A steaming bowl of pozole rojo is one of those meals that feels both celebratory and deeply comforting. Tender pork, plump hominy, and a rich red chile broth create the foundation, while crisp cabbage, radishes, onion, lime, and Mexican oregano bring freshness and texture to every spoonful. Pozole has been prepared in Mexico for centuries, …
Dec 17 2025
Soft cubes of tofu, savory ground meat, fermented chile-bean paste, and the unmistakable tingle of Sichuan peppercorns come together in one of Sichuan cuisine’s most famous dishes: mapo tofu. A good bowl of mapo tofu is much more than simply “spicy tofu.” The sauce should be deeply savory and aromatic, with bright red chile oil …
Oct 22 2025
Tender shredded chicken, tomatoes, black beans, sweet corn, peppers, warm spices, and crispy tortilla strips come together in this hearty chicken tortilla soup. Finished with creamy avocado, fresh cilantro, lime, cheese, and a spoonful of sour cream, every bowl has a satisfying mix of smoky, spicy, creamy, and crunchy flavors. This version takes inspiration from …
Oct 18 2025
Soft, tender, and wonderfully irregular, homemade spaetzle are one of the great comfort foods of southern Germany. Made from a simple batter of flour, eggs, milk or water, and salt, these little egg noodles cook in only minutes and are especially good tossed with butter, herbs, cheese, or the rich juices from roasted meat. Unlike …
Oct 14 2025
Shakshuka, which means “all mixed up” in Arabic slang, is a beloved staple in Middle Eastern and North African cuisine. This humble yet flavorful dish has a rich history, with roots tracing back to Ottoman Empire. Today, it’s not just a breakfast favorite but a versatile meal that can grace your table any time of …
Oct 11 2025
Tender jumbo pasta shells filled with creamy ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, and fresh herbs are tucked into marinara sauce, covered with another layer of cheese, and baked until bubbling around the edges. It is the kind of comforting baked pasta that feels special enough for Sunday dinner but is straightforward enough to make on an …
Oct 10 2025
Chewy Korean rice cakes simmered in a glossy, fiery-red gochujang sauce make tteokbokki one of Korea’s most recognizable street foods. The sauce is spicy, a little sweet, deeply savory, and thick enough to cling to every cylindrical rice cake, while fish cakes, green onions, cabbage, and hard-boiled eggs make the dish even more satisfying. Tteokbokki …
