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Classic Panzanella Salad (Tuscan-Style Tomato-and-Bread Salad)

A fresh and summery Italian classic.

J. Kenji López-Alt

Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres

Mexican Street Corn Salad (Esquites)

The off-the-cob version of Mexican grilled corn.

J. Kenji López-Alt

Easy Fried Rice

Light seasoning helps fried rice shine.

J. Kenji López-Alt

Elote (Grilled Mexican Street Corn)

Creamy, spicy, rich, and sweet.

J. Kenji López-Alt

Sweet and Sour Sauce

Toss it on fried chicken to make the best sweet and sour chicken you'll ever eat.

Joshua Bousel

Double Down on Tomato Flavor in This Rich and Creamy Vodka Sauce

A little nip of vodka makes this creamy tomato sauce a force to be reckoned with.

Daniel Gritzer

Watermelon, Feta, and Mint Salad

The secret is a little zest.

J. Kenji López-Alt

Summer Tomato Tonnato Salad

Tomato season is to-not-o forever; celebrate it before it's gone.

Sasha Marx

Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice)

Indonesia's take on fried rice gets a sweet-savory profile from kecap manis and a big hit of umami from shrimp paste.

Pat Tanumihardja

Breakfast and Brunch

Crispy, Crunchy, Golden Shredded Hash Browns

The secret to extra-crunchy hash browns: cooking your potatoes in the microwave first.

Nick Kindelsperger

3-Ingredient Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese

So easy, it's practically done before you start.

J. Kenji López-Alt

Basic Crepe Batter

A simple crepe batter that'll allow you to whip up French crepes for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

J. Kenji López-Alt

No-Bake Cookies With Chocolate, Peanut Butter, and Chewy Oats

Simple, fast, and foolproof.

Stella Parks

Breakfast and Brunch

Perfect Steamed Boiled Eggs

For the most evenly cooked, tender hard-boiled eggs, forget the boiling water.

J. Kenji López-Alt

Condiments and Sauces

Roman-Style Spaghetti Alla Carrettiera (Tomato, Tuna, and Mushroom Past...

A lightly spicy and flavorful sauce made from tomatoes, tuna, and dried mushrooms.

Daniel Gritzer

These Salty-Sweet Soy-Glazed Potatoes Are Korean Banchan Perfection

Sticky, sweet, and salty spuds

Sunny Lee

Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres

Save Your Sourdough Discard for These Tangy Scallion Pancakes

A savory pancake recipe with a touch of sourdough starter tang.

Tim Chin

Pan-Seared Duck Breast

Crispy skin and tender pink meat in a bright, citrusy sauce.

Sohla El-Waylly

Ultra-Smashed Cheeseburgers

Maximum crust and maximum flavor.

J. Kenji López-Alt

Tate's-Style Thin and Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Use a food processor to make ultra-thin chocolate chip cookies that are delicate and crisp.

Stella Parks

Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres

Caprese Salad

All you need are the freshest ingredients to make a simple caprese salad&mdashbut resist the balsamic vinegar.

J. Kenji López-Alt

Ajo Blanco (Spanish Chilled "White Gazpacho" Bread and Almond Soup)

Spain's tomato-free gazpacho.

Daniel Gritzer

Breakfast and Brunch

Soufflé Omelette With Cheese

Beating the egg whites leads to lofty results.

Daniel Gritzer

Breakfast and Brunch

Fluffy Scrambled Eggs

A fast, easy method for fluffy, diner-style scrambled eggs.

Daniel Gritzer

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