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 […]

Ever just wanted a whole slab of cheese for dinner? Now’s your time. Coated in za’atar and sesame seeds, blocks of feta get seared with a little heat and cornstarch, becoming crunchy on top and soft within. The feta is ideal for breaking off in chunks and enjoying with the garlicky, charred broccolini. A nonstick […]

We can all but guarantee this four-ingredient dip will become a party staple in your house. For the right final consistency and rich flavor, use oil-based giardiniera (also called Chicago-style) rather than a vinegar-based variety, which allows the giardiniera to seamlessly blend into the silky cream cheese, sour cream, and Parmesan mixture. Ingredients Makes about […]

A party isn’t a party without pigs in a blanket. And making the iconic crowd-pleaser doesn’t get easier than with this recipe of mini smoked cocktail sausages (or petit hot dogs) wrapped in store-bought buttery pastry. Prepared crescent roll dough does a lot of heavy lifting here, but you can use puff pastry if you […]

This recipe for oven-baked sweet potato fries is a good one to keep in your back pocket. It’s far simpler than making french fries, requires almost no prep time, and once you master the basic recipe, it’s infinitely riffable. We like our sweet potato fries in hardy wedges with the crispy peel still attached, but […]

This recipe for baked chicken wings isn’t just for Super Bowl Sunday; it’s an excellent appetizer for almost any party. It delivers crispy skin with minimal prep time—and without the hassle of making fried chicken. The key is not crowding the wings, so they have plenty of access to high heat, which turns them a […]

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One of my go-to tricks is to keep some dough for slice-and-bake crackers in the freezer that I can throw in the oven when people are coming for drinks. The sharp Vermont Cheddar and spicy chipotle chili powder with crunchy sea salt really wake up everyone’s taste buds. My friends can’t stop eating these! —Ina […]

Thepla, unleavened Gujarati spiced flatbreads, is one of my favorite go-to Gujarati comfort foods. Typically made with fenugreek leaves, I’ll often sub with spinach when it’s hard to find or not in season, just like my mom does. Another trick I borrow from her is to roll out the dough in oil instead of flour, […]

Tortilla Española is a classic Spanish tapa made of scrambled eggs and tender potatoes, cooked into a sliceable round omelet. Served warm, room temperature, or straight from the fridge, it’s widely considered to be a national dish of Spain. This version—inspired by a twist popularized by celebrated Spanish chef Ferran Adrià—swaps in crispy potato chips […]