These dim sum-style shrimp toasts make a surprisingly simple-and utterly addictive-at-home snack. With this method, you don't even need a deep fryer to...
This gluten-free cracker recipe features a variety of seeds, and the combination of colors and textures is impressive. You can use fewer types-just make...
A basket of unusual breadsticks will vanish in no time. The fact that you scatter the strips of dough on baking sheets rather like pick-up sticks results...
Shanghainese enjoy rice balls in both sweet and savory preparations. I love both, so I included them here. All Shanghainese buns and pastries have simple...
This chicken packs some heat, which is why we paired it with a superclean and cooling crisp fennel salad. If fennel is not your thing, any shaved crunchy...
This super-oishii (delicious) spicy ramen bowl is made with basic pantry staples, such as miso paste and tahini, plus Sriracha for spice! I love adding...
These shortcut Egyptian-style falafels are made with frozen edamame and peas instead of the traditional fava beans. Sear them to make the most crunchy...
This dough can be formed into a log and stashed in the freezer so it's on hand for whenever you just happen to need a party appetizer. Let thaw in the...
Transforming cream into butter is one of the most satisfying acts of kitchen alchemy you can perform, and it comes with the bonus of controlling exactly...
This lightly seasoned salad was a favorite of mine growing up, close to a sunomono, a Japanese cucumber salad dish. I've added sweet, spiralized carrots...
One of our favorite things to make is Buddha bowls. Composed of four elements: a grain, vegetables, a protein, and a sauce; they're so simple, nutrient-dense,...
The key to cooking with chiles is to think of their heat not as a dare but as another essential building block of flavor, right alongside salt, acid, and...
羌饼 qiang bing is a treat from Shanghai's past. They're a bit like yeasted scallion pancakes that are fluffy and chewy on the inside with a crispy crust...