Turn a can of Spam into a platter of festive hors d’oeuvres with help from a wedge of Brie, a spot of mustard, and your best cocktail toothpicks. Cooking cubes of Spam in a hot pan renders them crispy and tender, and a sprinkling of brown sugar while they’re still hot melts into a sticky-sweet […]

These insanely flavorful oven-baked chicken wings get their mouth-tingling heat from a pastrami-inspired dry rub featuring plenty of black peppercorns along with a cast of spice-cabinet characters, such as granulated onion, coriander, fennel, mustard powder, and brown sugar. Smoked paprika provides wood-fired flavor, and a touch of baking powder helps the wings develop an extra […]

Though it’s hard to argue with the deliciousness of fried cheese, not all versions achieve that perfect ratio of gooey, melty, and crispy. This homemade mozzarella sticks recipe nails the crunchy-creamy texture and cheesy-herby flavor (complemented by a spicy marinara dipping sauce, of course)—all without being greasy to boot. How do we do it? For […]

Hardly anyone is immune to the charms (or lack thereof) of TikTok, so when my “For You Page” recently served me a storm of rice-paper-wrapped oddities, I decided to investigate. From Woon Heng’s deliciously dark and sticky mushroom version to the many variations of rice paper dumplings, I was intrigued by all of it. Fish […]

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 […]

In Japan, onigiri come in many varieties, ranging from simply salted to stuffed with tofu, fish, or pickled fruits and vegetables. This version features salmon coated in a sweet-savory teriyaki sauce that caramelizes in the pan. Chefs Erika Nakamura and Jocelyn Guest especially love how portable and endlessly adaptable onigiri can be, making them ideal […]

Cured salmon roe—or caviar—is one of the Salmon Sisters’ (Emma Teal Laukitis and Claire Neaton) favorite products to stock in their fish shop. The glossy little orbs burst with briny-sweet oils, pairing well with the comforting pleasure of smashed baked potatoes with all of the fixings, as in this recipe adapted from their book The […]

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 […]

Inspired by bhajia, crispy fried snacks with origins in the Indian subcontinent, these zucchini fritters avoid the pitfalls of becoming an average soggy mess. The moisture released from salting the sliced zucchini and onion hydrates the chickpea flour without introducing any other binder—minimizing the need for a liquid yields a fritter that’s actually crispy. The […]

Juicy melon with a salty-sweet crunchy topping makes for a low-effort but universally crowd-pleasing summer appetizer. “My mother has been making this dish since I was a young kid,” says the cookbook author Leela Punyaratabandhu. “It’s inspired by the Italian classic, prosciutto e melone, and an elegant and old-school Thai appetizer in which watermelon is […]