emember that jar of green curry paste you bought for that one recipe you never made? Well, tonight it’s going to be the key to one of the most delicious vegetarian recipes you can make when you’re…

This recipe is the poster child of the perfect weeknight meal. It’s fast (done in 30 minutes); cooks in one pot, so cleanup is minimal; and it takes a familiar ingredient, in this case salmon, and m…

Mussels are one of the unsung heroes of the seafood counter. They’re readily available, a sustainable choice, and easy to cook in a myriad of ways. Mussels make a good weeknight option since they co…

Irecently had the best Pad Thai of my life. It was one of those restaurant meals where the person cooking takes us under her wing and simply says, “How about I just cook for you?” Chef Ngamprom �…

Not only is this one of the easiest Thai-inspired curries you’ll ever make, but it also delivers that deep, spiced flavor you expect with this kind of meal. The slow cooker works its magic, infusing…

My husband and I grow a lot of kale and collard green plants on our farm and supply restaurants and farmers markets in our community. We’ve never struggled to sell out of kale, but collard greens ar…

As our wardrobes change from flip flops to socks, fall cocktails typically turn golden brown (just like the leaves!) and pick up some warm spicy notes to keep us toasty. This pretty pitcher drink is a…

Happy Day-After-Thanksgiving! Or should I say, Leftovers-for-Breakfast Day? Some might go for a cold slice of pumpkin pie straight from the tin (you know who you are), but for me, it’s all about the…

One of the fondest Thanksgiving memories of my childhood was the year my mother tried to serve us a completely vegetarian Thanksgiving. We had just relocated to a new city after my mother had finished…

When it comes to cranberry sauce, I am a cranberry-plus girl. Cranberries plus dried cherries; cranberries plus booze; and in this particular case, cranberries plus figs. It’s not that cranberries a…

I make vinaigrettes every day — seriously. I change them up with different vinegars and different oils, and add some sweeteners like honey now and again. Sometimes I replace about half of the vinega…

I have to confess that when I hear the word millet, my mind immediately jumps to birdseed. Turns out the birds may be onto something delicious — a cereal grass that is gluten-free and rich with a go…

While most of my childhood friends probably made a beeline for chocolate chip cookies, I went straight for the peanut butter instead. Unfortunately I can’t make classic peanut butter cookies for my …

This light and crunchy salad is such a welcome change after all the holiday indulgences. I love how easily this comes together, and the addition of the sweet raisins pair exceptionally well with the s…

When you’ve had your fill of turkey sandwiches and turkey soup, but there are still leftovers waiting to be eaten in the fridge, choose greatness. And by greatness we mean a towering lasagna filled …

ost of our favorite meals center around a protein, and I love the ease of adding a vegetable and calling it done. Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are my love language! They are endlessly versatile and…

Whether it comes straight from the orchard or the nearest grocer, apple cider is the secret to cozy meals with all the fall feels. It plays the starring role in some of the best seasonal treats (hello…

Here’s a vegan entrée that’s perfect for Thanksgiving, especially if you’re not into the whole fake meat, Tofurkey scene. Stuffed Delicata squash is a rich, flavorful, elegant dish that goes be…

I'd argue that there is no occasion where a bowl of crunchy, salty, cereal-studded party mix isn’t welcome. We make big batches for birthday parties, game nights, and even our Christmas Eve celebrat…

At my house, we often have tortillas on the table, and we put almost anything inside them. It’s not taco night — it’s just dinner. But sometimes I try to put together a more formal “taco night…

If you’ve ever snacked on tahini-stuffed dates topped with a pinch of flaky salt, and maybe even a sprinkle of shredded coconut, you know it’s nearly impossible to eat just one. With a balanced fl…

Even if you plan to downsize the menu this year, some type of bread, roll, or biscuit is absolutely essential to any Thanksgiving spread. After all, you need something to push the delicious sides toge…

handai is a popular drink served during Holi (the festival of colors) and Mahashivratri. The refreshing beverage is made with a special blend of spices and nuts like almond, fennel, saffron, sugar, ca…

Yet’s talk about fresh herbs. They smell great, they make our food taste incredible, and they are a pain in the you-know-what to get off the stem. If you try to tell me you actually enjoy picking of…

Given that the vast majority of dinners start with a pile of thinly-sliced onions on the cutting board, we here at The Kitchn feel it’s worth taking the time to make sure your onion skills are on po…

You may be used to cooking stuffing in the oven, but did you know it can be made on the stovetop too? Don’t bother with the prepackaged stuff (i.e. those iconic red boxes) if you can help it, though…

If your excitement for eggplant’s arrival at the farmers market got the best of you and you have more of these jewel-toned beauties than you can eat in a few days, it may be time to resort to meal p…

Lobster tails may seem like a fancy meal that should be relegated to a special night out, but they’re actually quite simple to cook at home. The tails come frozen and ready to cook, and their meaty …

Several years ago, I fell deeply in love with a maple mustard dressing. I used it for everything from salads to marinades, and told anybody in need of a fast flavor booster to make it. But recently, i…

My husband is from New England and we go back to visit a few times a year, so I consider myself a part-time New Englander. We feast on a lot of whole lobster while we’re there — especially in the …

Whether you’re a first-time fryer or a seasoned chef, this step-by-step guide for making the very best fried chicken at home will create the most honest-to-goodness, crispy, juicy, finger-licking de…

I am a huge fan of chicken thighs, especially boneless, skinless chicken thighs because they’re inexpensive, tasty, and easy to cook. In fact, I find it difficult to mess them up. They are just da…

Rice Krispies treats, when prepared according to the recipe on the box, are pretty close to perfection. For many years I saw no need to change them, but simplicity has its own way of inviting change, …

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Chicken thighs are my weeknight dinner staple, and for good reason — they’re flavorful, incredibly versatile, and easy to cook. Compared to lean chicken breasts, chicken thighs are less likely to …

Cold sesame noodles are a refreshing delight — especially on a hot day or if you want a filling but flavorful on-the-go lunch. There are many versions of sesame noodles, notably ones from Sichuan an…

When I was a kid, the adults used to say that I had “sticky rice stomach,” meaning that I eat a lot of glutinous rice. It’s my favorite thing in anything — zongzi, youfan, nian gao, rice-stuff…

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In the kitchen of my childhood house in Taipei, there was storage space for rice and cooking wine under the stove — there was no oven. When I was in high school, we got a service that allowed us to …

When I decided to visit Taiwan for two weeks to learn about their food culture, my boyfriend could not have been more excited. He’s the type that can eat Asian cuisine 24 hours-a-day, seven days a w…

This stovetop macaroni and cheese is the recipe I grew up on. It’s got a creamy sauce, perfectly chewy pasta, and plenty of cheese. Homemade baked macaroni and cheese is undeniably delicious, but th…

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This year, we all deserve an extra layer of comfort, and when it comes to mashed potatoes, that big warm hug comes in the form of cream cheese. Cream cheese instantly takes the classic side dish up a …

I like to think of pumpkin cake as pumpkin bread‘s slightly fancier relative. It’s just as homey and comforting and easy to make, but because it’s dessert you have an excuse to bury it in frosti…

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Wild rice is a flavorful and remarkably satisfying food. The mushrooms add a dark, meaty flavor and texture, while the chestnuts are creamy (and high in protein). …

Pastel de tres leches, the classic soaked “three milks” cake, is a traditional dessert throughout Latin America — a standard celebration cake at birthday parties, family gatherings, and holidays…

This makes a simple and hearty one-pot meal. The meat becomes fork tender and the stock simmers down to a rich sauce. Leftovers are terrific served over corn cakes. …

Cooking Thanksgiving dinner, especially for just a few people, doesn’t mean you have to break out every pot, pan, and baking dish in your kitchen to pull it off. In fact, all the essential dishes of…

For me, the best sautéed Brussels sprouts have a little bit of char and are perfectly crisp-tender: cooked all the way through with a little crunch remaining. To achieve this, I like to cut them in h…

Thanksgiving Food Fest is a virtual food festival full of turkey, pie, games, and fun, starring many of our favorite cooks, ready to share the secrets of a most delicious Thanksgiving. Watch the event…

Wildly pretty and so easy, these vegetables can be roasted ahead. Simply refresh them in the microwave or a warm oven and finish with the sauce, freshly toasted nuts, freshly chopped herbs, and toas…

l will never forget my first brown sugar boba. The inside of my cup was coated in thick lines of syrup that resembled stripes, and though the drink itself was cold, the boba on the bottom were warm fr…

In Alabama, we never put stuffing in poultry; even cornbread dressing for Thanksgiving turkey was baked in a separate dish. When we started cooking together, though, Miss Lewis once used Red Rice as a…

A smooth and creamy butternut squash soup is one of those winter wonders that brightens any cold day. It’s sunny and welcoming, nourishing and filling without being too heavy, and can easily be made…

Broccoli and cauliflower are two of my go-to vegetables for dinner sides — my whole family loves them. But as the family cook, I quickly get bored with our bi-weekly rotation of roasted broccoli or …

A mix of maple and mustard is one of my favorite flavor combinations for making all kinds of vegetables taste more delicious. In fact, my family’s “house dressing” is a maple-mustard vinaigrette…

When I was growing up, we always had a jar of kimchi in our fridge. I would stand in front of the fridge and sneak forkfuls of the tangy, spicy, crunchy, fermented cabbage when my mom wasn’t looking…

Choosing the greatest potato dish of all time is an impossible task. Frankly, there are far too many options and they’re all irresistible. But choosing my favorite potato dish to make? That’s an e…

When I was growing up in the ’80s, Betty Crocker’s boxed scalloped potatoes were on regular dinner rotation at my house. I remember devouring the potatoes and leaving everything else on my plate �…

Im always looking for ways to take my potato game up a notch. Maybe you’ve tried my potato galette? Or read about when I made Australian potato scallops? I’ve relied pretty hard on potatoes this l…

This Memorial Day, I am so excited to host my friends and grill all the delicious things for them. Instead of opting for burgers and dogs, I’m going into full-on celebration mode with an abundant mi…

his marinade is directly inspired by the Vietnamese sauce nuoc cham. Nuoc cham is a sweet, salty, and sour combination of fish sauce, lime juice, chiles, sugar, and garlic. For this quick marinade, I�…

This citrus-chile marinade was born out of a need to impress my friends (spoiler: It worked!). A large group of us were on vacation together, and it was my night to cook. What could I feed 12 people i…

Nothing screams summer like a glass of ice-cold strawberry lemonade. When I was growing up, my family was partial to the kind you make using Crystal Light powder, but, like most other things, strawber…

Everyone needs a simple, refreshing summer slaw in their back pocket that they can throw together to take to a picnic, BBQ, or cookout. This easy vegan slaw starts with bagged coleslaw for convenience…

There’s a time and place for simply dressed greens, but most of the time I want a salad that’s got a lot going on — and this tasty farro and broccoli situation is just that. It’s packed with s…

Fall is a time to indulge in all things pumpkin, and usually that means baked goods. Whether you’re someone who enjoys the pie filling more than the crust or you’re always on the hunt for deliciou…

Satisfy your seasonal cravings with a recipe that doubles as the perfect snack and interactive dessert: pumpkin dip. It combines the spirit all your favorite pumpkin treats (pumpkin pie! Mousse! Chees…

It’s always fun to open up my grandma’s recipe box to find the perfect dish handwritten on an index card. And her classic applesauce cake jumped out at me as the ideal treat for fall. It’s made …

Although it may look and sound like a festive holiday dish, cranberry chicken can be enjoyed year-round, thanks to frozen cranberries. This version has a slightly summery feel with the bright flavor o…

It’s no secret that coffee enhances chocolate flavors. In fact, I suspect most of your favorite restaurant chocolate desserts are made with a little coffee to bring out the richness of the chocolate…

Potato roses are thinly sliced potatoes that are soaked, seasoned, and formed into roses in a muffin tin. They’re a sweet way to show someone (or yourself) that you care, to demonstrate your artisti…

If the return of slip dresses and Doc Martens haven’t clued you in, the ’90s are back — and so is the bread bowl. Personally, I couldn’t be happier: I have so many fond memories of bread bowls…

When I think of my Afro-Latinidad and African American heritage, the culinary blessings of both of my cultures bring me the most joy. When I was growing up, my parents incorporated both of these cultu…

Come fall and winter, most people jump at the chance to make apple pie and pumpkin pie. Not me, though. I’ve got my sights firmly set on custard pie. It’s a generations-old, timeless classic (mayb…

Anytime I’m having friends or family over for dinner, I want a main dish that’s impressive and brings the wow-factor — but I also don’t want to spend the entire afternoon in the kitchen, or be…

If boneless, skinless chicken breasts are featured regularly on your weeknight menu, consider turkey tenderloin as an equally versatile alternative. Easy to prepare and fast-cooking, turkey tenderloin…

Whether you call it a spice rub or dry brine, you can’t deny that a highly seasoned salt and sugar mixture does wonders for your roast turkey or chicken. In this lemon and fennel rub, a few common i…

The after-school program at my elementary school never served chips or cookies as snacks, deeming them junk food. It did, however, offer the same snack everyday: graham crackers. At snack time, we lin…

Sweet, orange-hued butternut squash is one of the most iconic flavors of fall. And while I love it in everything from soup and pasta to tarts and risotto, I think the best way to enjoy it is also the …

Mashed potatoes just got a bit more sophisticated. Rather than milk or half-and-half, this recipe pairs tangy buttermilk with buttery Yukon Gold potatoes for a just-as-creamy, but lighter, take on the…

During the holiday season, or after any large family get-together, leftovers are inevitable. Extra mashed potatoes are fun because they can be easily transformed into something new. Take these fried m…

Whenever I have leftover turkey, it’s likely from a holiday meal, and I probably have a bunch of other heavy side dishes crowding the fridge. While I do love a celery- and dried fruit-studded turkey…

The best type of pumpkin for homemade purée is actually … not a pumpkin! Hard winter squash make a superior purée to pumpkin (which often yields fibrous, watery results). If you insist on using pu…

In the Lau family, my dad is the veteran chef in the household. With more than 50 years of experience as a Chinese chef and restaurant owner, he is very comfortable in the kitchen. Whenever we get tog…

Garlicky, herby, spicy, and a little tangy, these red chimichurri turkey thighs will shine at dinnertime — whether it’s an ordinary weeknight meal or a special holiday feast. It’s a one-pan dinn…

Move over, twice-baked potatoes — these waffles are an ingenious hack for leftovers that are also twice-cooked (first on the stovetop as mashed potatoes, then in the waffle iron). With a dueling tex…

Whenever I need a truly easy, very low-effort dessert that’s impossibly delicious and guaranteed to wow the entire table, I make a cream cheese pie. It’s my back-pocket dessert, if you will. It wa…

If the cooking of Nice had a motto, it might be “let no vegetable go unstuffed!” So popular are les petits farcis, or little stuffed vegetables, that when I opened my cooking school in the Old Tow…

This recipe celebrates one of my all time favorite vegetables, fennel. I love fennel in every form — braised, shaved, caramelized, you name it — but my favorite way is deeply roasted and tender. T…

Few things get you in the festive mood faster than a mug of hot, spiced red wine. When it’s bitter cold outside, wrapping your hands around a warm cup is just the comfort your soul needs. Navegado i…

Thanksgiving Food Fest is an exciting virtual event that takes us inside five star chefs’ home kitchens as they cook through five cohesive, fascinating, and delicious Thanksgiving menus. Tune in eac…

Thanksgiving Food Fest is an exciting virtual event that takes us inside five star chefs’ home kitchens as they cook through five cohesive, fascinating, and delicious Thanksgiving menus. Tune in eac…

Thanksgiving Food Fest is an exciting virtual event that takes us inside five star chefs’ home kitchens as they cook through five cohesive, fascinating, and delicious Thanksgiving menus. Tune in eac…

Thanksgiving Food Fest is an exciting virtual event that takes us inside five star chefs’ home kitchens as they cook through five cohesive, fascinating, and delicious Thanksgiving menus. Tune in eac…

Thanksgiving Food Fest is an exciting virtual event that takes us inside five star chefs’ home kitchens as they cook through five cohesive, fascinating, and delicious Thanksgiving menus. Tune in eac…

Thanksgiving Food Fest is an exciting virtual event that takes us inside five star chefs’ home kitchens as they cook through five cohesive, fascinating, and delicious Thanksgiving menus. Tune in eac…

Thanksgiving Food Fest is an exciting virtual event that takes us inside five star chefs’ home kitchens as they cook through five cohesive, fascinating, and delicious Thanksgiving menus. Tune in eac…

Thanksgiving Food Fest is an exciting virtual event that takes us inside five star chefs’ home kitchens as they cook through five cohesive, fascinating, and delicious Thanksgiving menus. Tune in eac…

Thanksgiving Food Fest is an exciting virtual event that takes us inside five star chefs’ home kitchens as they cook through five cohesive, fascinating, and delicious Thanksgiving menus. Tune in eac…

Thanksgiving Food Fest is an exciting virtual event that takes us inside five star chefs’ home kitchens as they cook through five cohesive, fascinating, and delicious Thanksgiving menus. Tune in eac…

Thanksgiving Food Fest is an exciting virtual event that takes us inside five star chefs’ home kitchens as they cook through five cohesive, fascinating, and delicious Thanksgiving menus. Tune in eac…

Thanksgiving Food Fest is an exciting virtual event that takes us inside five star chefs’ home kitchens as they cook through five cohesive, fascinating, and delicious Thanksgiving menus. Tune in eac…

Thanksgiving Food Fest is an exciting virtual event that takes us inside five star chefs’ home kitchens as they cook through five cohesive, fascinating, and delicious Thanksgiving menus. Tune in eac…

Thanksgiving Food Fest is an exciting virtual event that takes us inside five star chefs’ home kitchens as they cook through five cohesive, fascinating, and delicious Thanksgiving menus. Tune in eac…

Thanksgiving Food Fest is an exciting virtual event that takes us inside five star chefs’ home kitchens as they cook through five cohesive, fascinating, and delicious Thanksgiving menus. Tune in eac…

Thanksgiving Food Fest is an exciting virtual event that takes us inside five star chefs’ home kitchens as they cook through five cohesive, fascinating, and delicious Thanksgiving menus. Tune in eac…

Thanksgiving Food Fest is an exciting virtual event that takes us inside five star chefs’ home kitchens as they cook through five cohesive, fascinating, and delicious Thanksgiving menus. Tune in eac…

One of my favorite things about cornbread is how pantry-friendly it is. As long as I have cornmeal at home, I know I can turn it into tasty cornbread with milk, eggs, and staples I always have around.…

Thanksgiving Food Fest is an exciting virtual event that takes us inside five star chefs’ home kitchens as they cook through five cohesive, fascinating, and delicious Thanksgiving menus. Tune in eac…

Thanksgiving Food Fest is an exciting virtual event that takes us inside five star chefs’ home kitchens as they cook through five cohesive, fascinating, and delicious Thanksgiving menus. Tune in eac…

Satisfy two cravings in one by combining two iconic baked goods: pecan pie and muffins. When you marry the fluffiness of a muffin with the chewiness of pecan pie filling, the results are pretty irresi…

Aholiday ham is perfect when you’re looking for a big impact with minimal effort. Since hams are already cooked, all you’re really doing is reheating it. The magic comes with the glaze. A sugary-s…

No matter the occasion, put a plate of pinwheels out and it’s all but guaranteed each spiraly snack will be gobbled up in no time. I can’t remember a party that didn’t include tortilla pinwheels…

My Tennessee grandmother, fondly known by family members of all ages as Nannie June, was always happy to feed hungry visitors. In her heyday, she cooked up large spreads every Sunday afternoon and eve…

Celebrating the holidays as a co-parenting family means my son rotates his holidays yearly between his two homes. He has his own traditions at each home, but his dad and I strive to establish consiste…

In my opinion, Thanksgiving is all about the side dishes — and no Thanksgiving meal is complete without some sort of potato or starch. But even though I love potatoes (after all, I’m from Latin Am…

I have been making celery root mashed potatoes for Thanksgiving since I was 14 years old. I got the recipe from a French women’s magazine that my sister sent to me from her year abroad at the Sorbon…

One of my favorite parts of any big holiday meal is using up the leftovers; it’s fun to find new and exciting ways to repurpose the dishes for days afterwards. Should you find yourself with a pletho…

Last holiday season I traded in classic scalloped potatoes for some less traditional, but incredibly delicious potato stacks. They might not be the first potato dish you think to serve for the holiday…

As a cookbook author, I pride myself on being able to feed friends at the drop of a hat. New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day are particularly busy, so I always have a few back-pocket nibbles stashed…

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Avocado salsa is the perfect merging of two of my favorite dips: salsa and guacamole. Diced juicy tomatoes mingle with creamy cubes of avocado, with some onion, jalapeño, and cilantro to spice things…

There are many ways to elevate your mac and cheese, but for the most elegant version, add lobster. This recipe features an aromatic base of minced shallots and garlic, a rich, decadent cheese sauce ma…

When it gets hurt-your-face-cold outside, I turn to old-fashioned, stick-to-your-ribs recipes that require hours of slow simmering in the oven — the kind that fill your home with amazing smells. The…

When someone first realizes that gluten needs to be removed from their diet, it can feel like many of their favorite foods are suddenly off limits. However, nowadays, there are more options than ever …

Spaghetti salad is the kind of recipe that you can prepare earlier in the day or even the night before because the flavors meld as it sits in the refrigerator. Featuring cold noodles and crunchy veget…

As a Filipina chef in New Orleans, it’s easy to combine Filipino and Cajun flavors considering the extensive history of Filipinos in Louisiana. Louisiana is the original settlement of Filipinos in A…

I’m not the biggest chocolate fan — except when it’s paired with peanut butter. I’ll bargain and beg for all the Reese’s peanut butter cups in my daughter’s Halloween stash, and I absolute…

Maybe it stems from my mother’s love of dunking fries in mayonnaise (she’s Dutch, and it’s a thing), but when it comes to condiments, mayo rules supreme in my world. It makes just about everythi…

I have to admit that creating this recipe felt particularly sinful, maybe even blasphemous. Gumbo is a dish that you don’t wanna fuck with. It feels like a psalm or its own story in a holy text. It …

Frito pie is an iconic American dish, born in the southwestern United States in either New Mexico or Texas, depending on where you are from. Midwesterners also lay claim to it. They call it a “walki…

My life as a transient chef is fun. One minute, I’m grilling freshly caught coho salmon at a wedding in Sandy, Oregon; the next I’m creating kimchi burgers and hot dogs for Mama O’s 10th anniver…

In the fall of 2021, I took my catering crew to Washington, New Jersey, to cook for an outdoor wedding. On our way, we stopped by Hot Dog Johnny, which was a childhood favorite of the groom. I’m a h…

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No summer is complete without a s’mores session around a campfire after a hot summer day. And while there’s nothing wrong with the tried-and-true combination of graham cracker, chocolate, and mars…

Stone-fruit season is one of my favorites! Whether it’s seared pork chops with peach salsa or the ultimate summer salad, I am always trying to find a way to incorporate the fleeting summer fruit int…

One of the best sightings on a hot summer day is a Mexican street cart loaded down with colorful piles of fresh fruit. After you place your order, the cut-up fruit is drizzled with lime juice and then…

Kebabs are a pretty, colorful way to assemble a collection of proteins and veggies into one easy-to-serve portion. But many skewer combinations, while visually appealing, have elements that need diffe…

Grilled chicken may sound like a ho-hum option when you’re planning your next grilled meal, but if you make an easy spice rub (with just five ingredients!) and use your favorite ketchup- or tomato-b…

There is absolutely no shortage of ways to toss together a totally refreshing cucumber salad. But the one I come back to again and again is made with crisp slices of cucumber tangled with sweet red on…

This fall I’m adding these mini apple pies into my dessert rotation. Each one is tiny enough to fit in the palm of your hand but has a huge payoff. Plus, they’re portable, which means they’re a …

One of the first people to ever expose me to food was not a TV personality or a celebrity chef. It was my former step-mother-in-law, Kimi, from my first marriage. She wasn’t even necessarily a great…

Mashed butternut squash is full of flavor, easy to prepare, and a great alternative to mashed potatoes at mealtime. I like to slice the whole squash in half, scoop out the seeds, and roast it in the o…

This rich, buttery stuffing might be classic but don’t call it old-fashioned. It can’t be, because back in the day, gluten-free bread stuffing would have been unheard of. Today we have an abundanc…

Simple, traditional, and fit for any Thanksgiving or dinner table, this plant-based stuffing might be vegan, but it tastes delicious no matter what your dietary preferences may be. This recipe is brim…

Pie crust cookies are exactly what they sound like — cookies made from pie crust. Baked until golden-brown and puffed, they’re buttery and flaky, just like you’d expect from a pie crust, and kis…

Bundles of roasted green beans wrapped in candied bacon are a fun alternative to your standard green bean sides and a leveled-up version of green beans with bacon. It is also an excellent substitute f…

t’s hard not to love banana pudding. Despite the use of bananas, luscious vanilla pudding and Nilla wafers are the true reason for the dessert’s popularity. When I set out to create a cheesecake v…

While butternut squash and acorn squash often make appearances in seasonal fall cuisine, it’s time to start looking at kabocha squash as well. Also known as a Japanese pumpkin, this squash has a fir…

Because Cornish hens are so petite, it means they are the perfect bird to air-fry whole. Thanks to the short cooking time (a smaller size hen will only take around 35 minutes!), the meat stays juicy w…

Candied carrots are a slightly elevated version of your standard steamed carrot side. In layman’s terms: It’s carrots cooked in syrup! Carrots are partially cooked and simmered in water and butter…

When we needed more oven space last holiday season, I decided to give smoking our family’s turkey a try — and I’ll never look back. There are many, many reasons to smoke your whole turkey this h…

Mashed potatoes are one of my top comfort foods, and I love an ultra-smooth, creamy version laden with butter and cream or milk. They’re also a blank canvas when I feel like changing it up a bit, an…

Cranberry salad is the retro dish you’ll want to add to your holiday lineup this year. It’s recipe nostalgia at its finest, complete with fruit, mini marshmallows, and nuts, all tied together with…

You can never have enough creative ways to use up leftover turkey from Thanksgiving. Once the excitement of the day-after sandwich wears off, you need another hit in your back pocket. Turkey à la Kin…

When you want to eat your vegetables but crave the comfort that only a creamy, cheesy sauce provides, cauliflower au gratin is your answer. This recipe makes clever use of your microwave and turns cau…

Light, refreshing salad. These are not exactly the first words you might gravitate towards when thinking of a cold-weather dish to cozy up to. However, we’re approaching peak season for endive and o…

Chocolate éclair cake is an outrageously easy-to-make icebox cake that looks like an éclair if it were cake. Think of it like an éclair that exists in an alternate universe. In this version of real…

Bread pudding is a humble dessert made from basic ingredients like bread, eggs, sugar, and dairy. It is often simply flavored with vanilla and served warm with a generous dusting of powdered sugar. Th…

Aroasted bird, stuffing, and gravy are a classic combo many of us love but only eat once or twice a year. But this easy casserole turns a holiday meal into a weeknight go-to. It’s sort of like a qui…

Mandarin orange salad would be beautiful as part of a holiday dinner table. In fact, it’s sometimes referred to as Christmas salad. While I couldn’t trace the origins of the name, I suspect it has…

As a pastry chef, I often get asked what dessert I am the proudest of, and my answer is always cheesecake. I have worked on this recipe for years, constantly tweaking the proportions of ingredients to…

Nothing says Hanukkah like a pile of searing-hot latkes just waiting to be slathered in apple sauce and sour cream. Now, I’m not usually one to change up a good thing, but as someone who’s been ma…

In a lineup of classic Southern pies like sweet potato and pecan pie, banana cream pie wins first place for being literal sunshine in a pie dish. Cold pastry cream filling, fresh bananas, a flaky pie …

There really isn’t another dip like blue cheese dip. Not only can you dip vegetables (and even fruits!) in it, but it’s also a totally delicious pairing for Buffalo wings. Blue cheese dip, like ma…

What’s a better bread vehicle for a burger or spicy fried chicken sandwich than a soft, squishy golden bun? Well, a cute, tiny version of that pillowy bread — aka a slider bun!…

When I was growing up in Wisconsin, it wasn’t a tailgate unless there were beer brats. Sure, there were often burgers and salads, but the brats? That’s what made it a Wisconsin tailgate. It didn�…

Porchetta — one of the most well-known and beloved pork dishes of Italy — is classically made with a whole deboned pig that is seasoned with herbs and spices, rolled, and then slowly spit-roasted.…

The first time I added this sweet potato casserole to my family’s Thanksgiving menu, there was some pushback and a feeling that most people wouldn’t like it. Fast forward to the end of that dinner…

This recipe is a part of Spudsgiving, featuring the very best mashed, roasted, and casserole’d potato recipes you can make this holiday season…

This recipe is a part of Spudsgiving, featuring the very best mashed, roasted, and casserole’d potato recipes you can make this holiday season.…

I’m on a personal mission to prove that chili crisp belongs on everything — even turkey! I mean, think about it: We know it goes so well with rotisserie chicken, fried chicken, and even steamed ch…

I’ve never been a full-fledged pumpkin pie person. While it’s a tasty classic, it’s just never been my go-to pie at Thanksgiving. To finally make it a pie I could fall in love with, I used pumpk…

Classic Thanksgiving recipes will always have a place in my heart, but I love a good twist — especially when it makes the dish even more delicious than the original. Enter: za’atar green bean cass…

We all know that you can use garlic butter on just about anything to make it taste more delicious. There’s just something magical about the combination of garlic and butter, and you can bump up the …

My granny’s holiday desserts had no shortage of green and red maraschino cherries. True, they were a garnish of the times, but I also think she just really enjoyed them. As a kid, I was always fasci…

Brussels sprouts are my favorite seasonal vegetable during the colder months because they’re delicious in so many different ways — shaved raw, tossed with a honey-balsamic glaze, and even prepared…

Green beans are a true workhorse in the kitchen. They’re available year-round, easy to prepare, and on top of all that, super flexible. You can toss them into a quick stir-fry, roast them in the ove…

Pumpkin pie always deserves a seat at the holiday table, from Thanksgiving to Christmas. It’s a seasonal classic, and it delivers the flavors of fall in every bite. I’ve never been much of a store…

I love cabbage so much (we have many delicious cabbage recipes that will make you a fan too). It’s extremely versatile, outlasts most other vegetables in the crisper, is so affordable, and can trans…

Editor’s Note: If you’ve cooked this beloved recipe before, it might look a little different these days! We recently improved it to make it even easier to follow and more delicious.…

Crumb cake should be tall and fluffy with a thick, toasty layer of cinnamon crumb topping. And that’s exactly the kind of crumb cake this recipe makes. Here, cinnamon and brown sugar team up to crea…

While I actually don’t mind making a flaky pie dough, baking a pie always feels like a little too much when I’m managing a Thanksgiving main and all the sides. I want big flavor, but without any c…

Cowboys have a rich tradition of hearty cast-iron cooking infused with ranch flavors, making it no surprise that our Cowboy Stuffing is baked right in the skillet. This dish combines classic stuffing …

The love of coconut runs deep in my family. Looking back, I can almost mark the seasons by the coconutty treats that we’d have — virgin piña coladas in frosted glasses to cool off in the summer, …

My favorite approach to getting interesting side dishes on the table (especially when it comes to Thanksgiving sides) is taking beloved classic recipes and giving them a simple yet super flavorful twi…

For most of my childhood, Thanksgiving meant a variety of traditional Mexican dishes were served, and not so much the typical spread of roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, and green bean casserole. When …

Sometime during the beginning of November in Puerto Rico and around the diaspora, families come together and make a party out of making pasteles, tender and savory masa stuffed with stewed pork and wr…

I was introduced to the Long Island iced tea in college, and it has a reputation as a drink reserved for bar-novices and would-be partiers all headed for the same destination: a hangover. At first gla…

Ambrosia salad is a creamy, dreamy fruit salad straight out of a church potluck or grandma’s holiday table, alongside other retro recipes like Jello poke cake, cheese balls, and deviled eggs. Ambros…

If you’re anything like me, after a long day of apple-picking you want to make something delicious with the bounty you brought home — without spending hours in the kitchen. That said, if you love …

I am a huge fan of soups and stews — there’s just something innately comforting about them. If you grew up eating ham and bean soup in particular, then you already know how tasty it is. Just think…

Brussels sprouts have long been the underrated vegetable of the dinner table. They’re often met with hesitation or outright avoidance (although I personally love them). But when roasted and glazed, …

For anyone who already adores green beans, this simple side will make you fall more in love with them. It’ll also turn green bean skeptics into total believers. Like most vegetables, there’s a lot…

Deviled eggs are the perfect two-bite appetizer. I love all the different ways you can customize them (spicy deviled eggs are top-notch). But while there are so many toppings you can use to make devil…

I have lived in the South for most of my life, but baking biscuits wasn’t common in my family’s kitchen. Instead, I’ve learned from others how to make tender and flaky biscuits that would make a…

Classic pumpkin pie has never won me over — its dense, custardy filling often leaves me wishing for something lighter after a big holiday meal. Not to mention that oven space is prime real estate on…

If you’re looking for a fun twist on old-fashioned pumpkin pie this fall, try my pumpkin pudding. This homemade pudding is made entirely on the stovetop and comes together in just 20 minutes. You’…

Deciding on the dessert spread will forever be my favorite part of planning my Thanksgiving menu. Apple pie, pumpkin pie, and pecan pie bars (they’re so much better than pie!) are typically the go-t…

Mashed potatoes are a Thanksgiving staple side dish, but I’ll admit in the past I’ve been guilty of uttering the phrase “I guess we have to serve mashed potatoes” with a distinct lack of enthu…

As our resident salad columnist, it should come as no surprise that I think there needs to be a salad on every Thanksgiving table — but I’m not wrong! A salad’s crunchy texture and bright flavor…

Around the World in 30 Soups: This month we’re collaborating with chefs, cookbook authors, and our own Kitchn crew to share a globetrotting adventure in soups from countries and cuisines around the …

When it’s hard to get out to your favorite restaurants, copycat recipes come in handy. While you might not get the full restaurant experience — complete with servers and, of course, someone else d…

Tết, the Lunar New Year, is the biggest holiday on the calendar. It’s the Vietnamese equivalent of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year, all rolled into one festival stretching roughly two weeks.…

Abowl of narcissus blossoms to welcome spring; a spray of golden citrus to invite wealth; a platter of jujubes to chase out misfortune: The garden abounds with Lunar New Year metonyms for courting the…

Delicious restaurant-style chicken lollipop can be made at home! The extra-crispy batter on this homemade version makes it well worth the effort. They are perfect for entertaining and special occasion…

his light and refreshing salad features my all-time favorite fruit: mango. The best time to dig into one, in my opinion, is when it’s straddling the line between ripe and raw — when it will allow …

Pickled okra is a great way to enjoy a taste of summer any time of year. The recipe couldn’t be easier and it’s nice to have this unique, perfectly tangy, ultra-crunchy alternative to dill pickles…

Despite living on the Gulf of Mexico during my childhood, it took me longer than I like to admit to come around to seafood — especially fish, in its all flaky-silky texture and sea-kissed taste. But…

My family didn’t really eat anything sweet for breakfast, so French toast was a rarity in our home. Instead, we ate Bombay toast, made using a similar method as French toast except the bread is soak…

Maggi noodles have evolved from being a simple, convenient snack to a cultural phenomenon within the South Asian diaspora. Its bright yellow packet with “2-minute noodles” written in big blue lett…

retzel bites are small, cute, and crowd-pleasing. They’re kind of like the snack version of kitten videos. This dough is simple and straightforward, with minimal ingredients and uncomplicated bread …

Curry is often my answer to the ever-present question, “What am I going to make for dinner?” And, when it’s Passover, my family always has curry at some point, as it’s so easy to make a curry …

My secret weapon to making tasty, delicious weeknight meals in under 30 minutes: curry paste. It’s one of my favorite pantry staples since it’s packed with flavorful aromatics, relatively cheap, a…

f I had to pick one of my favorite Chinese and Taiwanese dishes to cook at home, it would easily be three cup chicken, also known as San Bei Ji (三杯鸡). The dish features savory braised chicken wi…

ou’ve probably heard of saag paneer, a popular dish that’s a staple on Indian menus across the United States and the United Kingdom. But that’s not the saag paneer I know. That dish of puréed s…

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If you love a spicy condiment like sriracha or harissa paste, you’re going to love zingy peri peri sauce. Growing up in Southern Africa, I was familiar with peri peri because of Nando’s, the famou…

Dear Dinner Therapist: Cooking dinner feels like such a chore! I’m in need of a vegan dinner recipe that makes good leftovers for lunch the next day, and can be reheated easily (my family of three e…

Making phở at home has never been easier or more delicious. This recipe for chicken phở is packed with flavor and makes the most of just a few essential ingredients (namely, a spice mix featuring …

Also known as “murgh makhni,” butter chicken combines succulent, flavorful chicken thighs with a creamy, buttery sauce. It’s one of the dishes Indian cuisine is known for, even though it’s not…

Feeling lazy in the kitchen? Us too! Get more super-easy recipes, cooking tricks, and grocery finds that make dinner 100x easier in our new guide How to Be a Lazier Cook in 2025.…

Are you looking for the most delicious quick-cooking dinner that’s big on flavor? This tamarind glazed salmon comes together in under 30 minutes from start to finish, with just a handful of pantry s…

Once the temperature starts to climb, I have a one-track mind for cooling, crunchy meals. I’m talking easy chopped salads, I’m talking crispy rice bowls, and I’m definitely talking cold noodle s…

This is part of Destination Dinner Party, featuring impossibly delicious menus from Maine, Portugual, and Thailand. Join us as we eat our way through each dreamy locale.…

Chewy, soft, and gently sweet, mochi is one of the most satisfying and delightful Japanese confections. Stuff it with red bean paste and you have yourself an amazing treat to enjoy with a steaming-hot…

Many of my weekends growing up in Southern Africa involved opening a paper-wrapped parcel of peri peri chicken, making sure the sauce didn’t drip out onto everything. It was often a full chicken, cu…

Chicken kofta is the Indian version of meatballs in tomato sauce. And just as pasta or bread is essential to an Italian table, rice or naan is what makes chicken kofta feel complete. My version calls …

I was the rare child who absolutely loved broccoli. I simply couldn’t get enough of it when I was a kid (a habit that has followed me into adulthood). So complete was my love of broccoli that my par…

I have been cooking for a very long time. I was taught how to navigate the kitchen, and what went with what, when I was a youngster by my Latin American family. As a kid who lived in New York City, th…

As the coldest month of the year comes to a close, we’re shining the spotlight on winter’s warmest food, known by many names, and claimed by nearly every nation and cuisine: soup.…

he slow cooker and stir-fry might seem to live in different worlds — one slow, the other flash-fast — but sometimes you want the lively flavors of stir-fry without the last-minute prep and cooking…

Most people know pho as a brothy noodle soup, but it can be more than that. Once you become hooked on making and eating the soup, you may wonder what else you can do to create a pho imprint and pho ex…

More than 8,000 miles separate Sichuan, the province in Southwest China where I was born, and New Orleans, the city where I spent my formative years. And yet the food — and the cultures that shape t…

Chicken 65, a popular dish on many Indian restaurant menus, comes with an origin story as murky as many other great recipes that owe their creation to many people. Some say it originated in Chennai at…

There are two ways of thinking about foods we used to hate. First, regret — for missing so many years of oysters or chunky peanut butter or what have you. Second, gratitude that there is still somet…

I think most of us know (and love) Heidi Swanson’s website, 101 Cookbooks. It has certainly been one of my favorite food reads for many years, and I am always inspired by the way Heidi brings vegeta…

There is no pleasure quite the same as tucking into a steaming bowl of hot homemade soup. Pho, a staple Vietnamese soup, is no exception. Much like miso to Japanese cooking and chicken noodle soup to …

There are few better comfort foods than Vietnamese phở. When I’m on the verge of a cold or in need of a culinary pick-me-up, I sit down to a restorative bowl of aromatic broth, slippery rice noodl…

Do you like piña colada? Then you’ll love this nutritious take on the classic. With its fresh coconut and no added sugar, you won’t feel guilty about enjoying this smoothie everyday. My friend Al…

Astaple of Chinese-American takeout, orange chicken typically features lightly breaded chicken doused in a sticky-sweet orange sauce. Craving the bright flavors of traditional orange chicken, but not …

When the temperature drops in January, what we really want is food that fills us up and nourishes at the same time. So start your day with a hearty smoothie, but finish it with a wholesome stew. This …

When I ask fellow cooks about their favorite cookbooks of the last several years, there is one name that invariably comes up: Ottolenghi. Yotam Ottolenghi’s brand of Mediterranean, vegetable-forward…

As much as I love a double-digit-step recipe with more ingredients than I can count on my two hands (looking at you, Beef Wellington), that’s not realistic for every night (let alone weekly!). Somet…

This simple fresh curry paste takes only minutes to prepare. It envelops sweet, golden chunks of butternut squash with a beautiful and savory green sauce in the time it takes the accompanying rice to …

Ilove steamed clams, and consider them to be one of the unsung heroes of weeknight cooking. No matter how you dress them up, clams come together in under half an hour, but look and taste like you spen…

Thai curry paste one of my favorite ways to add serious depth to the simplest of dishes. I keep every style of it in my pantry, but the one I’m particularly enamored of is the Prik Khing Curry by Ma…

If you’ve never added pineapple to fried rice, you’re missing out! This Thai-style dish combines the sweet, tangy tropical fruit with curry powder and cashews for a vibrantly hued, texturally stri…

One of my favorite dishes of all time is Cá Kho Tộ, or braised and caramelized fish in claypot. A sweet and savory Vietnamese sauce called Nước Màu, or caramel, cooks with the fish, transformin…

I’m a big fan of Nok Suntaranon’s restaurant Kalaya in Philadelphia. Eating there was one of the first times that I got emotional while eating Thai food (that wasn’t made by my grandmother). The…

Add this vibrant vegetarian salad to next week’s meal plan and you can bank on an easy produce-packed dinner loaded with crunchy textures and big flavors. It’s a play on classic chopped salad that…

Remember that jar of green curry paste you bought for that one recipe you never made? Well, tonight it’s going to be the key to one of the most delicious vegetarian recipes you can make when you’r…

Among the other flamboyantly garnished and highly aromatic plates being handed around the table at a Thai dinner a few weeks ago, this one seemed rather Plain Jane. An unassuming bowl of slippery nood…

Cabbage may be a humble ingredient, but that doesn’t make it any less interesting. There are so many varieties with different shapes, textures, and colors that it’s time to make cabbage the main a…

Welcome to Rollover Dinners, a series to help you make smart use of leftovers. In this post, we’re using leftovers from pulled pork sandwiches to make easy work of these lettuce wraps. Read the intr…

Lettuce wraps may have gained popularity as a restaurant indulgence, but with a short ingredient list and easy assembly, you can find these lettuce wraps on my dinner table even on the busiest weeknig…

This is part of Destination Dinner Party, featuring impossibly delicious menus from Maine, Portugual, and Thailand. Join us as we eat our way through each dreamy locale.…

I have a minor obsession with this basil beef; it is an absolutely perfect weeknight meal. Not only will it make you eschew takeout menus for years to come, but you’ll also be able to make it in 15 …

Ilove following Chrissy Teigen on social media. She makes me laugh and sometimes cry all in the same post, and the fact that’s she’s as obsessed with food as I am makes her all the more endearing …

Pad kee mao, or drunken noodles as they’re commonly known in the United States, is one of the most popular dishes in Bangkok, where it’s easier to find than pad Thai — especially late at night. …

Tom yum is a Thai soup with shrimp and a broth that features salty, sour, sweet, and spicy flavors. “Tom” translates to “boiled” and “yum” translates to “medley,” which refers to the s…

Panang curry is a thick and creamy curry that has more luxuriously rich coconut cream than other curries. The name actually comes from an ancient Khmer word for “cross” — as in, to sit cross-leg…

Larb (or laab or laap) is a savory meat-based salad that hails from Laos and the Isaan region of northeast Thailand. Traditionally, this dish features a variety of pork offal, such as liver and crackl…

there’s one dish that’s quintessential Thai, it’s pad krapow. Pad Thai may be the country’s national dish, but ask a Thai person their go-to meal and it’s likely this herby, spicy, garlicky…

I’ve been having a blast recreating recipes from my summer food adventures in Taiwan. Thank goodness it’s soup week at The Kitchn because I think I saved the best for last! Beef noodle soup is con…

By now we hope every home cook knows the pure dinnertime pleasure that is chicken in milk. The original dish, credited most popularly to Jamie Oliver, turns a whole chicken into a succulent, fragrant …

Simple Thai-inspired curries have recently become one of my weeknight staples. As long as I have a jar of store-bought curry paste in my fridge and a couple of cans of coconut milk in my pantry, I kno…

This recipe is the poster child of the perfect weeknight meal. It’s fast (done in 30 minutes); cooks in one pot, so cleanup is minimal; and it takes a familiar ingredient, in this case salmon, and m…

Egg noodles and curry might seem like an unlikely combination, but if you’ve ever tried the Burmese-influenced Thai dish khao soi, you know the two were meant to be. A popular street dish in Norther…

Not only is this one of the easiest Thai-inspired curries you’ll ever make, but it also delivers that deep, spiced flavor you expect with this kind of meal. The slow cooker works its magic, infusing…

Thai massaman curry — also known as matsaman or mussaman curry — is a creamy, mildly spicy, nutty, slow-cooked curry heavily influenced by Indian, Malaysian, and Persian cuisines. It is not origin…

There are times when only classic chicken noodle soup will do, and then there are other times when you crave chicken noodle soup 2.0 — this is for the latter. It takes the elements of the traditiona…

Braises are the ultimate cold weather comfort food. The hands-off cooking technique transforms cheap cuts of meat into impressive meals, all while warming up your home. While most braises get cooked i…

t’s true: You can enjoy a satisfying Thai-style chicken curry on a weeknight without leaving home. I’ve pared down the classic recipe to the bare essentials, which means you can get this one-pot s…

with the transition from winter to spring comes the desire for lighter meals. Yet for most of us, it’s still doesn’t feel like spring outside. So while our brain is sending signals for spring-like…

When I was young, I wanted nothing to do with the desserts my father brought home from our monthly trips to the Thai market in the city: gray griddled discs of taro root and coconut, round pancakes fi…

Call me crazy, but when the weather heats up, I don’t feel like eating big hunks of meat. Slow and sluggish might work for winter when everyone is half-hibernating anyway, but in the summer, salads …

A few years ago, a recipe in a food magazine caught my eye. The recipe involved stuffing pita bread with a thin layer of seasoned ground lamb, then grilling the whole thing until the outside was crisp…

Brunch Fest is our day-long virtual food festival full of pancakes, eggs, games, and fun, starring many of our favorite cooks sharing their essential brunch recipes and tips. Watch the event live at @…

This is a fresher, crunchier version of crowd favourite, pad thai noodles. Rather than using cooked vegetables, I’ve used raw kale and cabbage, which I’ve softened by massaging in salt and lime. T…

Pad gra pow (or “pad krapow gai” or “gai pad krapow”) is a ubiquitous, quick lunch that can be found on nearly every corner of any well-populated area in Thailand. This popular street-food dis…

Some days call for an easy, flavorful dinner that comes together in just 30 minutes. This Thai-inspired noodle soup with cilantro-pork meatballs is one of those meals. Whenever I’m in a cooking rut …

This is part of Destination Dinner Party, featuring impossibly delicious menus from Maine, Portugual, and Thailand. Join us as we eat our way through each dreamy locale.…

Barbecuing is practically my family’s love language. It’s not summer without skirt steak on the grill and a hefty bowl of crying tiger sauce (known in Thailand as nam jim jeaw). When my grandp…

Mussels are one of the unsung heroes of the seafood counter. They’re readily available, a sustainable choice, and easy to cook in a myriad of ways. Mussels make a good weeknight option since they co…

My daughter loves rice, especially fried rice. I love fried rice because it is an easy way to include vegetables and proteins in her meal, and it makes for excellent lunches the next day. Wok cooking …

I recently had the best Pad Thai of my life. It was one of those restaurant meals where the person cooking takes us under her wing and simply says, “How about I just cook for you?” Chef Ngamprom �…

I love to set a big bowl of freshly-steamed mussels down in the middle of a dinner party and watch what happens. Some guests dive in with gleeful abandon while the shellfish newbies hang back to see h…

I have always viewed spaghetti squash — with its clever, noodle-like interior — as a fun party trick, always surprising both for its ability to reasonably mimic pasta and how satisfying the result…

There’s a classic (and very refreshing) dish in Thai cuisine called khanom chin sao nam that includes, but is not limited to, the following: birds’ nests of thin rice noodles, a savory coconut sau…

there’s been a jar of Thai green curry paste lurking in the back of my pantry for ages. Ages. Resolved to use it, I even brought it with me when I moved from Iowa back to New York. So when I opened …

If you thought meatballs were reserved for spaghetti and marinara sauce, think again. This one-pot meal will change the way you see meatballs. The combination of lean and tender chicken meatballs and …

This late-summer soup has all the components of your usual corn chowder, but adds a tantalizing twist with some of my favorite Thai flavors, like lemongrass, chili peppers, and coconut milk. While it …

Thai stir-fried greens have been in my weeknight cooking repertoire since I began cooking. It’s the first Thai dish I ever prepared that tasted straight-outta-Thai-Town authentic, and it’s so simp…

Here’s the drink I’ll be sipping on all summer long: Thai iced tea! I used to reserve this refreshing drink for combatting the heat when I ordered spicy curries at Thai restaurants, but not anymor…

Whether I’m trying to put a late-night dinner on the table or cooking for one kai jeow) is what I often turn to for an easy meal in minutes. Browned and crispy, it’s quite different from a F…

Whether I’m trying to put a late-night dinner on the table or cooking for one kai jeow) is what I often turn to for an easy meal in minutes. Browned and crispy, it’s quite different from a Fren…

this Thai coconut soup is one of my absolute favorite soups for the winter — heck, for any season! With temperatures here in Edmonton, Canada plummeting to -40°C over the last week, this soup — w…

I first picked up a pack of ground chicken a few years ago on a whim, and boy did I wish I’d been cooking with it all along. It’s a leaner alternative to beef, lamb, and pork, with a mild flavor t…

Shredded carrots have a firm crunch and sturdy bite that rival all other vegetables, and when they get thrown in a mix like this glorious salad, they are an essential supporting player. But it’s not…

As much as I love eating out at fancy restaurants and watching TV shows like Top Chef, the cooking that is closest to my heart is home cooking — dishes that are humble and maybe a little homely, but…

This sticky rice pudding can be served for breakfast or as a dessert. When I was traveling in Thailand, I had this rice pudding almost every morning, served in small banana leaf bowls, with thick coco…

Pad see ew (ผัดซีอิ๊ว), pronounced pad (like the “pud” in puddle), see (like the letter “c”), ew (rhymes with new), is one of Thailand’s most popular dishes. Its allure lie…

For this recipe, crisp up chicken thighs in a cast iron skillet, then pour a simple glaze made from sweet chili sauce, ginger, and fresh lime over the top, and bake until it bubbles and caramelizes. T…