Culinary recipes

Rolled bread, drenched in tomato sauce with pepperoni and mozzarella pieces, is packed with all the flavors of the popular pepperoni pizza. A great option if you want to impress your guests and offer them...

This recipe was inspired by the Japanese dish okonomiyaki, a savory pancake typically made with shredded cabbage. Here, the cabbage was replaced with instant noodles. The result is crispy...

To save time, Sandra Lee makes this side dish using canned sweet potatoes. It's easy to cook in a slow cooker or multi-cooker: just load the sweet potatoes, sprinkle with spices, and you can forget about them for...

Tyler Florence simmers black-eyed beans with dried red chili peppers until tender, spicy, and warming. Some of the beans are pureed, and everything is topped with...

This side dish takes just 15 minutes of active preparation, and then the kale simmers quietly on the stovetop for an hour while you prepare other dishes. The hearty cabbage...

The main ingredient of this African dish is cassava. It was brought from South America to West African countries several centuries ago and became an important part of the local diet. Cassava...

Kalas are sweet fried rice doughnuts flavored with ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, they're perfect for winter holidays, including...

This non-alcoholic mulled wine is a deliciously spiced drink made with African teas (red rooibos and hibiscus) and ripe red fruits, giving the drink a perfectly...

"I really love the approach to making braised greens, as it's a team effort and a responsibility, brought to life by the extra hands needed for peeling and chopping...

This African smoothie is a great way to start the holiday, leaving you feeling energized and refreshed! The recipe offers two lactose-free base options: pear nectar or coconut...

To maximize the richness and intensity of her sweet potato mash, Alex Guarnaschelli makes it using baked sweet potatoes. After baking, the flesh is easily mashed with a spoon or whisk. Alex pats the mashed potatoes dry...

Akara is the Yoruba and Igbo word for fried bean fritters. It's a popular street snack throughout West Africa and features prominently in Creole cuisine throughout the New World.

This velvety chocolate shake with raspberry notes is the perfect treat for the winter holidays. Fragrant and warming, it's served in cocoa mugs and topped with whipped cream. When...

If you're a Bloody Mary fan, try this version of the famous cocktail, made with vodka and tomato juice, and topped with carrot juice. It's slightly sweeter, but otherwise, it's still...

Brazilian cachaça enhances the rich, full-bodied flavor of espresso in this impressive cocktail you'll want to sip again and again. Easy to make, its rich coffee flavor...

You probably wouldn't have guessed the secret ingredient in these cookies if it weren't listed in the recipe title. Cottage cheese is the main ingredient in these chocolate chip cookies, which...

If you're new to gluten-free baking, this recipe is the perfect place to start. The cookies are made exactly the same way as the classic version, only with gluten-free flour. No special techniques required...

"For me, the perfect chocolate chip cookie should have a soft, gooey center and slightly crispy edges. These cookies have a literal gooey center: in the center of each...

The classic chocolate chip cookie flavor in this recipe is enhanced by two amazing ingredients: halva and sea salt. Stir the halva into the dough until it marbles, and...

"These olive oil cookies are my take on the beloved chocolate chip cookie," shares Caroline Gehlen. "Instead of butter, I use high-quality...

Brazilian cachaça rum, fresh strawberries, and a hint of cinnamon make this recipe a delightful summer cocktail. Moderately sweet, slightly spicy, and refreshing, it's served over ice and perfect...

Want to serve a Bloody Mary with flair at your next party? Prepare the tomato base in a pitcher and serve it buffet-style, alongside vodka, tequila, and all sorts of other...

To make a delicious summer martini, you don't need vermouth. The main flavor component is everyone's favorite seasonal fruit: melon! This recipe combines two varieties of melon—cantaloupe and...

If you're looking for a unique way to serve tequila at your party, consider jalapeño popper shots. Jalapeños are transformed into edible shot glasses for tequila and lime juice. It'll be...

This recipe is a simplified version of Mexican sopapillas: instead of dough, we fry pieces of wheat tortillas in oil. Sprinkle them with sugar, drizzle them with a quick homemade chocolate sauce, and...

These succulent chicken enchiladas baked in mole sauce are a great way to enjoy mole coloradito, a traditional sauce from the Mexican state of Oaxaca. When preparing mole coloradito, it's used as a thickener...

Sopa de lima (lime soup) is a traditional dish from the Mexican state of Yucatán. It is characterized by the subtle, sweet, bergamot-like flavor of the local lime. The closest in flavor to this lime is the Meyer lemon.

Velvety caramel jelly garnished with fresh raspberries is served in wine glasses for an elegant dessert that will please all guests. Mexican cajeta imparts its distinctive...

Many people think Caesar salad is an Italian dish, but it was actually invented at Caesar's restaurant in Tijuana, Mexico. This recipe features corn prepared Caesar-style.

"Chilorio is a pork stew originally from the state of Sinaloa on Mexico's Pacific coast. The first thing that distinguishes this dish is its bright red color. I remember the first time I tried chilorio in...

Treat your loved ones with these fun, jarred cakes. They're fun to eat and, unlike traditional cake, perfect for an everyday dessert. The cake is baked right in the...

These yeast-raised pancakes are fluffier and larger than regular pancakes fried in a skillet. Molly Yeh was impressed when she ordered green pancakes at a Brooklyn restaurant...

This festive dish features an abundance of grilled proteins, including chicken, fish, and seafood. It also explores the symbolism of the African holiday of Karamu (Kwanzaa) and the concept of...

Korean yangnyeom chicken is fried chicken pieces in a sticky, sweet-and-spicy glaze, served as a main course with rice or as an appetizer with alcohol. For this recipe, the chicken is first...

This recipe works with both yams and sweet potatoes. Halved lengthwise, the tubers are drizzled with a mixture of butter and brown sugar and sprinkled with toasted spices, including fennel,...

Yaksik, also known as yakbap, is a sweet, slightly salty Korean dessert made with glutinous rice, honey, and various nuts and dried fruits. This recipe features ingredients most commonly found in...

"I really love yakitori," admits Justin Warner. "My wife and I even have little containers where we put the 'condemned' skewers so we can count who ate the most. Which, in my opinion..."

This iconic tropical cocktail is pleasantly refreshing on a hot summer day, and its fruity flavor evokes the feeling of a vacation on a distant island. This version of the Hurricane cocktail includes several...

When making homemade lemonade, it's important to maintain the correct proportions of freshly squeezed lemon juice, water, and sugar. Then your drink will be perfectly refreshing, with a balanced flavor without...

Lynchburg Lemonade is named after Lynchburg, Tennessee, the birthplace of Jack Daniel's whiskey. It's one of the most popular Tennessee whiskey-based cocktails. There's...

This aromatic punch made with black tea and Battavia Arak rum, lime, and aromatic spices is a perfect choice for any party or holiday, especially fall and winter. Serve well...

Sunny Anderson adds a kick to her homemade chicken spice mix by toasting dried pasilla and ancho peppers in a skillet, then blending them in a food processor with salt, garlic powder...

Marcus Samuelsson seasons chicken pieces with his own spice blend, which includes berbere, smoked paprika, celery salt, cumin, garlic powder, and ground white pepper. Part of the blend...

Tennessee hot chicken has become popular everywhere. Eric Greenspan's version of the recipe enhances its heat by basting each cooked chicken piece with hot chili oil and then sprinkling it with...