The rich and complex flavor of these vegetarian tacos comes from a combination of several types of wild mushrooms and black-roasted poblano peppers. Roast them directly over a gas burner...
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Hong Kong-style mango pudding is a dessert often overlooked in dim sum restaurants. Perfectly silky and smooth, this pudding is made with ripe, fresh mangoes, which impart...
In Hong Kong, you'll find toast with condensed milk and peanut butter on the menu of any cha chan taeng (tea house). It's served not only for breakfast but throughout the day. Warm, sweet and salty...
Stir-fried sticky rice with Chinese sausage (or lo mai fen in Cantonese) is a popular dim sum dish made with sweet Chinese sausage (lap cheong), shiitake mushrooms, and dried shrimp,...
Caramelized Chinese Sweet Potato is a popular restaurant dessert featuring tender, deep-fried sweet potato pieces coated in golden-brown caramel. As the caramel cools, it...
Dry-cured Italian sausage adds a rich, meaty flavor and a pleasant salty note to hot sandwiches. By finely chopping the soppressata and mixing it with shredded cheese, you achieve an even...
Vermicelli is lightly fried until golden brown, then cooked in a rich broth flavored with spices, chipotle peppers, and tomatoes. This is sopa seca (Spanish dry soup), one of the most popular...
Traditional sugar cookies are soft and tender thanks to the extra egg in the dough. For a shiny, slightly crispy texture, the cookies are rolled in sugar before baking. If you're making...
These pretzels are fluffy, soft buns with that unique pretzel flavor. To achieve this flavor, the dough is formed into pretzels, then scalded in boiling water with baking soda and...
Soba noodles (also ramen), soy sauce, sesame, and ginger are all common ingredients in Japanese cuisine, but this slow-cooker pork dish draws inspiration from a variety of cuisines around the world.
With a clever combination of Japanese staples—soba noodles, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sriracha sauce—this shrimp and edamame stir-fry is...
This delicious and healthy Asian dish is packed with protein and fiber. Buckwheat soba noodles are cooked with shiitake mushrooms and edamame (unripe soybeans), while fresh herbs and a few...
This dessert is special enough to serve to guests, yet quick and easy to make on weeknights. The crisp is cooked entirely in the microwave (even the crunchy...
Using Oreo cookies and melting white and red candy melts, you can easily decorate ordinary cupcakes in a Mickey and Minnie theme. For a truly unique treat, don't forget...
This luxurious tart with a citrus filling is made with Meyer lemons, which have a milder, sweeter flavor than regular lemons. Even a beginner can handle the shortcrust pastry: it's easy...
This Tex-Mex recipe infuses chili con carne (or just chili) with the delicious flavor of Mexican mole sauce, which is loaded with spicy, tangy, and chocolaty notes—just a couple of spoons...
This recipe is inspired by Mexican sandwiches called tortas. Layers of flavors and textures await between two halves of white bread. Mexican chorizo sausage, potatoes, beans,...
Spicy chorizo sausages add a Latin American twist to this classic appetizer. It's made with Mexican chorizo (not to be confused with the dry-cured Spanish sausage!),...
If you're looking for a dish the whole family will love, meatballs are a must. These ground beef meatballs, seasoned with Parmesan and spices, are tender, juicy, and very...
Classic hummus can be dressed up in a variety of ways, ensuring you'll always have a vibrant, unique appetizer for guests. This version is served with a topping of crispy roasted chickpeas and bright green...
The main ingredients of classic hummus are chickpeas, tahini, and olive oil. Adding a little spice creates an incredibly flavorful appetizer perfect for serving at home...
To brighten the flavor of this pound cake, add both lemon and orange zest to the batter. And for a festive look, bake it in a ring shape and dust it with powdered sugar. This...
Infuse a familiar sauce with new flavors by making it with fresh cilantro, toasted sesame seeds, and Manchego cheese, and swapping traditional olive oil for grapeseed oil. Enjoy pesto fresh as...
These churros are special: creamy and soft on the inside, crispy and sweet on the outside, and topped with a fragrant sugar and cinnamon coating. It's important to use organic sugar for this topping. It's crispier and...
Combine two popular hot chocolate companions—marshmallows and churros—in one dessert sure to delight both kids and adults. Homemade marshmallows are made in the shape of oblong...
This festive cake is full of Mexican churro flavor and contains all the elements: a crispy sugar crust, fragrant cinnamon notes, a light vanilla center, and chocolate sauce. The cake itself can be...
Traditional Mexican enchiladas are tortilla tubes filled with meat, baked in a sauce topped with melted cheese. This festive version is made in layers, and instead of one...
Chicken wings are baked in a spiced fat and then deep-fried until crispy, resulting in super-juicy and delicious. But what sets them apart from other wings is their special, savory sauce...
Duff Goldman got the recipe for this honey baklava from his Moldovan great-grandmother, and he tweaked it just a bit. She made amazing pastries, and when she baked baklava, all the neighbors came over...
Tonkatsu is one of the most popular dishes in Japan. It's deep-fried pork cutlets. They're typically served with a store-bought sauce (usually BullDog), but it can be easily and quickly made at home. To...
If you're looking for a show-stopping yet easy-to-make side dish for your next holiday, consider these stuffed tomatoes filled with brown rice, herbs, Mexican...
This appetizer has only three ingredients—cream cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and basil—but the flavor combination is fantastic! Plus, the spread is easy to make: just blend everything together, add salt, and...
Green onions and capers give these deviled eggs a vibrant, herbaceous color and a wonderful tart, spicy flavor. To carefully fill the egg whites with the filling, pipe it using a pastry bag or a plastic bag...
Sea scallops are grilled in the oven and served with braised cabbage. The delicate seafood only needs a few minutes to cook through, so watch carefully to avoid...
Combine pearl barley with fried bacon and cheddar and bake in the oven until tender and creamy, laced with salty bacon bits. A delicious side dish for both special occasions and...
This cheesecake only looks like a dessert. In reality, it's a savory vegan appetizer perfect for a party at home. The cheesecake's base is a crumbly nutty crust, and the filling is...
This fresh, quick version of classic cabbage rolls takes much less time to make, but the flavor remains the same. You don't have to wrap the filling in each cabbage leaf. Cook it on...
Succulent filet mignon stuffed with blue cheese, mushrooms, and herbs, served with a wonderful wine sauce for a luxurious holiday dinner. Served with green beans in a light butter glaze and...
With this recipe, oven-baked pork ribs will be as delicious as grilled ones. It's all about the spice mix with smoked paprika, which adds a smoky flavor, and the barbecue sauce, which...
This simple dish has everything that makes beef stroganoff so popular, except chicken is used instead of beef. Golden-brown chicken breast pieces are simmered in...
These light, crisp tuile rolls will look elegant in your cookie basket with coffee or tea, and will also make a beautiful addition to ice cream. Decorated with red stripes, the rolls look...
Edible "bowls" made from food
Why dirty dishes when you can serve food in edible bowls? Try any of these unique options, including avocado, sweet
Microwave corn on the cob
Learn how to easily cook corn on the cob in the microwave. In just a few minutes, you'll have delicious corn on the cob that's easy to cook.
Ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and sweet peppers combine to create a delightfully refreshing take on classic gazpacho. A touch of sherry vinegar adds a touch of...
The main drawback of most chicken breast recipes is the long baking time, which causes the lean meat to dry out before it's fully cooked. This recipe solves this problem...
Baked pork loin with a savory mustard crust is thinly sliced and served with a fragrant risotto made with natural crab meat and saffron. The dish is drizzled with a rich sauce made from...
Italian chicken cacciatore is the perfect delicious dinner for the whole family. Dark chicken meat (thighs and drumsticks) is pan-fried and then simmered in a rich wine-tomato sauce until tender, perfect for...
This dish is popular throughout Texas, where it's called chicken-fried steak. It's a thin beef cutlet that's thoroughly breaded and...
Unlike traditional meatballs that are pan-fried or oven-baked, these meatballs are coated in breadcrumbs and deep-fried until super-crispy, and...
Instead of regular breadcrumbs, chicken breast strips are coated in crushed tortilla chips. This not only makes them crispier, but also adds a little extra flavor to the chicken...






















































