When you need an impressive appetizer that you can “casually whip up” for friends (or bring to your friend’s cousin’s parents’ house on Thanksgiving), buy a box of frozen puff pastry. Roll the sheets into rounds, create a pocket of spanakopita-inspired filling, then put your arts and crafts skillz to work. Don’t worry if your […]

These delectable flaky pastries from can be found at street vendors and restaurants in Jamaica and throughout the Caribbean, but they’re fun to make at home as a crowd-pleasing snack or appetizer. This version comes from Shani Jones of Peaches Patties in San Francisco, named in honor of her mother’s signature recipe. Adding turmeric to […]

With its crinkly texture, savoy cabbage is our go-to for stuffed cabbage, but the regular ol’ green variety also works. Both will become meltingly tender. The filling is a fragrant and tart mix of warm rice, buttery pine nuts, and lemony sour sumac. A dollop of sour cream is essential for balance (and pleasure). Ingredients […]

These pancakes, which take inspiration from Korean pajeon, get their light texture from a batter made with club soda, similar to tempura batter. Pressing hard on them when frying makes them crisp, as does the inclusion of cornstarch. The scallions are left in big pieces so they get charred on the edges of the pancake […]

These buttery breadcrumb-stuffed clams taste like summer. Quahogs (large hard-shell clams) can be tricky to find out of season. If you can’t track them down, use topnecks (the same species, just smaller) instead. This recipe is from Larsen’s Fish Market, a tiny little seafood shack in the tiny little fishing village of Menemsha, Martha’s Vineyard. […]

French dip sandwiches are a real labor of love. But these French dip sliders come together in a flash. They feature roast beef, sweet caramelized onions, and gooey Provolone cheese. They’re packed with flavor and perfect for feeding a hungry crowd. I made them for our last game day party, and they were gone in […]

Starting the wings in a cold oven allows the fat to render slowly so they get even crispier. Pour off the infused fat and save for stir-fries or cooking crispy eggs. Ingredients 8 servings 2 tsp. black peppercorns 1 tsp. ground turmeric 1 tsp. sugar 3½ tsp. kosher salt 4 lb. chicken wings, patted dry […]

Tangy cream cheese and sour cream play up the shrimp’s natural sweetness in this traditional appetizer from Omar Tate, chef-owner of the pop-up dinner series Honeysuckle. Hot tip: Poach your shrimp and make your dressing in advance to save time, but don’t mix them until an hour before serving, or the shrimp will get tough. […]

“Time-honored recipes are important both for passing down history within families and introducing the culture to those outside it. And while for many people that might mean that traditional recipes should never be changed, I would argue that food is always evolving,” writes recipe developer and food stylist Tyna Hoang. “The key questions are who […]

Grab these easy air fryer nachos while they’re hot because they’re about to disappear! Crispy tortilla chips smothered in melty cheesy goodness and the works. I’m talking taco-licious ground beef, juicy tomatoes, green olives, and more. Say goodbye to soggy chips and long preheat times. The air fryer is where it’s at. Ingredients for Air […]