Jul 14 2025
Salty, sweet, tangy, garlicky, and just spicy enough, nuoc cham is the kind of sauce that can completely transform a meal. A small bowl alongside fresh spring rolls, grilled meat, rice, or noodles supplies an intense burst of flavor with every bite, yet the sauce itself takes only a few minutes to make. This easy …
Jul 11 2025
Crispy Parmesan-coated chicken, rich marinara sauce, bubbling mozzarella, and a scattering of fresh basil make baked chicken Parmesan the kind of dinner that feels comforting from the moment it comes out of the oven. Served over spaghetti or alongside a crisp salad, it delivers all the familiar flavors of chicken Parmesan without having to fry …
Jul 10 2025
Few dishes are as closely associated with Hungary as goulash, or gulyás. Deep red from paprika, filled with tender pieces of beef and potatoes, and fragrant with onions, garlic, and caraway, this comforting Hungarian soup is built from simple ingredients that become remarkably flavorful after a long, gentle simmer. One important thing to know before …
Jun 20 2025
Fresh parsley, ripe tomatoes, mint, green onions, fine bulgur, lemon juice, and extra-virgin olive oil come together in this bright Lebanese tabbouleh salad. It is crisp, herbaceous, lemony, and wonderfully refreshing, especially when served alongside warm pita bread, grilled meats, hummus, or a larger mezze spread. The most important thing to know about Lebanese-style tabbouleh …
Jun 15 2025
Warm corn tortillas, fried eggs, savory tomato-chile salsa, and creamy refried beans make huevos rancheros one of those breakfasts that manages to be simple and deeply satisfying at the same time. Add avocado, crumbled Cotija or queso fresco, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime, and you have a colorful breakfast or brunch that easily feels …
Jun 11 2025
Clear golden broth, tender chicken, silky rice noodles, fresh herbs, and the fragrance of charred ginger and onion make chicken pho one of Vietnam’s most comforting noodle soups. Known as phở gà, it is lighter than beef pho but every bit as satisfying when the broth is given enough time to develop. This homemade version …
Jun 05 2025
A mound of hot white rice, a juicy hamburger patty, rich brown gravy, and a fried egg come together in one of Hawaiʻi’s great comfort foods: loco moco. There is nothing delicate about this plate. It is hearty, savory, filling, and designed to satisfy. Break into the egg and let the yolk mingle with the …
May 29 2025
Spaghetti alla Nerano proves how much flavor can come from just a handful of ingredients. Thin slices of zucchini are fried until tender and golden, then tossed with spaghetti, fragrant basil, starchy pasta water, and grated cheese until everything melts into a glossy, creamy sauce. There is no heavy cream in the dish. Instead, the …
May 25 2025
Kimchi is far more than one recipe for spicy fermented cabbage. Across Korean cooking, the word covers an extraordinary range of seasoned vegetable dishes. Some are fiery red with gochugaru. Others contain no chile at all. Some ferment until noticeably sour, while others are delicious immediately after they are prepared. Cabbage may be the best-known …
May 21 2025
Cuban picadillo is the kind of dinner that proves simple ingredients can create a remarkable amount of flavor. Ground beef simmers with onions, peppers, garlic, tomatoes, warm spices, briny green olives, and sweet raisins until everything comes together in a rich, savory mixture perfect for spooning over rice. The combination of olives and raisins may …
