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How to Stock an Indonesian Kitchen

Kayla Stewart

Mains

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Mains

Pasta Ai Quattro Formaggi (Creamy Four-Cheese Pasta)

Daniel Gritzer

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Beer and Wine

Make the Most of Mango Season With This Zippy, Sippy Shandy

A light, fruity drink that's as fragrant as it is refreshing.

Ozoz Sokoh

American

Make This Hoppin' John for New Year's, Then Keep it Coming

Rice and beans and a whole lot more.

Amethyst Ganaway

Breakfast and Brunch

Breakfast of Champions: Ackee and Saltfish, Jamaica's National Dish

The national dish of Jamaica!

Michelle and Suzanne Rousseau

Cuisine Guides

The Joy of Eating Mutura, Nairobi’s Blood Sausage of Ill Repute

The French have boudin noir, the Koreans soondae; Kenya has mutura.

Carey Baraka

African

Beef Suya: How to Grill Nigeria’s Famous Street-Food Skewers

Nigerian beef skewers at home.

Ozoz Sokoh

African

East, West, Then Backward: Falling for Groundnut Soup in Ghana

A simple bowl of peanut stew salvages a root-seeking trip gone awry.

Sara'o Maozac

African

Hibiscus's Bold Flavor Connects the Dots of the African Diaspora

The hibiscus flower, the key ingredient in sorrel, evokes a legacy of joy and survival.

Janel Martinez

Personal Essays

Doing the Chitlin Strut

Mired in the stench, people danced, drank, shared stories, and fell in love, all in the name of a single iconic dish.

Latria Graham

The Latest

Bread

A Danish Dough Whisk Is the Best Hand Tool for Doughs and Batters

The best tool for mixing bread doughs and other thick batters by hand.

Andrew Janjigian

Italian

Amatriciana Meets Carbonara in Over-the-Top Pasta Alla Zozzona

Amatriciana meets carbonara, with a sausage cameo.

Sasha Marx

Cheese

Pizza Margherita, But Make it Pasta: Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina

A Southern-Italian baked pasta starring plump potato gnocchi.

Daniel Gritzer

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Dairy-Free

How to Make Pomegranate Molasses From Fresh Fruit or Juice

How to make pomegranate molasses from fresh fruit or juice.

Nik Sharma

Fish

Pasta al Tonno: A Pantry Pasta Made for Riffing

With little more than canned tuna and tomato, pasta al tonno checks a lot of weeknight dinner boxes.

Sasha Marx

Recipes

Dairy

Pasta Burro e Alici Is an Anchovy Lover's Alfredo-y Paradise

Butter, anchovies, and starchy cooking water come together to make a super-savory, creamy pasta sauce.

Sasha Marx

Cheese

Pasta Ai Quattro Formaggi (Creamy Four-Cheese Pasta)

Just one rule: Make sure to choose the right cheeses.

Daniel Gritzer

African

Bharazi (Pigeon Peas in Coconut Cream)

A staple of Khoja Ismaili cuisine.

Noorbanu Nimji and Karen Anderson

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Quinoa Niçoise Salad With Canned Wild Alaska Salmon

A satisfying salad for the cold months ahead.

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African

Mandazi (East African Coconut Doughnuts)

Coconut donuts perfect for eating with bharazi.

Noorbanu Nimji and Karen Anderson

Condiments and Sauces

Double Berry Habanero Fermented Hot Sauce

This deep purple take on Tabasco-style hot sauce is loaded with fruity flavor.

Tim Chin

Condiments and Sauces

Charred Fresno, Tamari, and Roasted Garlic Fermented Hot Sauce

Bright, creamy, and zingy with chile heat.

Tim Chin

Condiments and Sauces

Chipotle, Garlic, and Cumin Fermented Hot Sauce

Inspired by Cholula-brand hot sauces, but with a bold smoke and spice flavor.

Tim Chin

How-Tos

Bread

A Danish Dough Whisk Is the Best Hand Tool for Doughs and Batters

The best tool for mixing bread doughs and other thick batters by hand.

Andrew Janjigian

Condiments and Sauces

The Complete Guide to Fermenting Hot Sauce at Home

A step-by-step roadmap to making hot sauce however you like it.

Tim Chin

Equipment

11 Microwave Shortcuts Every Home Cook Should Know

The shame-free guide to putting your microwave to good use.

Niki Achitoff-Gray

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Weeknight-Ready Puttanesca With Canned Wild Alaska Salmon

Read on for a last-minute dinner that's full of flavor, light on clean-up, and low-fuss.

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Cooking Techniques

The Microwave Makes Quick, Easy Work of Fried Shallots and Garlic

Zap your way to perfect crispy fried shallots and garlic.

Sasha Marx

Editors' Picks

Introducing the Serious Eats X Tilit Apron

It's functional and stylish—with a secret cheat sheet for home cooks.

Ariel Kanter

Entertaining

Celebrate the Sides With a Korean-American Banchan Thanksgiving

A Korean-American Thanksgiving menu.

Sunny Lee

Features

Beyond Fuyus: The World of Persimmon Varieties

More than just Fuyus or Hachiyas.

Georgia Freedman

What's Popular

Cooking Techniques

The Food Lab: The Reverse Sear Is the Best Way to Cook a Steak, Period

Everything you need to know about the best way to cook a steak, indoors or out.

J. Kenji López-Alt

Cooking Techniques

The Food Lab's Complete Guide to Sous Vide Steak

The foolproof way to stunning steaks.

J. Kenji López-Alt

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Canned Wild Alaska Salmon Salad Baguettes With Tomato-Basil Mayo

A bountiful make-ahead meal for better at-home desk lunches.

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Equipment

The Truth About Cast Iron Pans: 7 Myths That Need To Go Away

The world of cast iron is packed with myths. Join @thefoodlab as he puts them to rest.

J. Kenji López-Alt

Equipment

How to Season a Cast Iron Pan (It's Easier Than You Think!)

Here's what you do and don't need to do for perfectly seasoned cast iron pans.

Daniel Gritzer

African

Never Heard of Khoja Ismaili Cuisine? It's Time for a Change

Fighting to save the cuisine of the Khoja Ismaili diaspora from erasure.

Madhuri Sastry

Bread

A Danish Dough Whisk Is the Best Hand Tool for Doughs and Batters

The best tool for mixing bread doughs and other thick batters by hand.

Andrew Janjigian

Chinese

Everything You Need to Know to Make Chinese Hot Pot at Home

Everything you need to know to host a Chinese hot-pot feast at home.

Shao Z.

Culture

Cuisine

How to Stock an Indonesian Kitchen

Everything you need to dive into Indonesian cooking.

Kayla Stewart

African

Never Heard of Khoja Ismaili Cuisine? It's Time for a Change

Fighting to save the cuisine of the Khoja Ismaili diaspora from erasure.

Madhuri Sastry

American

13 Burrito Styles Everyone Should Know

A guide to different burrito styles.

Adriana Velez

Condiments and Sauces

The Food Lab's Favorite Hot Sauces

Kenji's favorite fiery condiments on the market.

J. Kenji López-Alt

Cuisine Guides

A Guide to American Taco Styles

A snapshot of the current taco moment in this country.

José R. Ralat

Food History

Ka’ak, and the Case for the Ancient Arabic Origins of the Bagel

The Arabic origins of the bagel.

Reem Kassis

SE HQ

What You're Cooking: The Most Popular Posts of 2020

The recipes and articles you clicked on most in 2020.

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Our Favorite Videos of 2020

The videos we watched on repeat in 2020.

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VIDEOS

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