It’s one of the world’s most famous beefy blessings. And, sadly, one of the most abused. But, by treating it with the respect it merits, Hungarian goulash can easily win the gold medal it undeniably deserves. Put good beef together with good paprika, and you’ve …
Quick, easy, and moreish, these spicy potato fritters are a hugely popular street food in northern India and Pakistan. Our aloo tikkis are fired up with serrano chilies and served with a date and tamarind chutney that’s deliciously hot, sharp, sweet, sour, and seriously simple …
Sweet and heat are always a great pairing, but few ingredients match quite as well as honey and Sriracha. These two bold flavors are on the opposite side of the flavor spectrum yet they just work. And when meatballs are the base for these two …
This comes fully loaded with Sicilian flavors. In its glossy, smoothly rich sauce, caponata is savory, sharp, sweet, salty, and sour. Serrano peppers light its fire, and a golden focaccia loaf turns it into an elegantly simple lunch or supper. Bewitching. In that lovely word’s …
Once you’ve tasted a jalapeño popper grilled cheese sandwich, it’s hard to return to plain-Jane cheddar on bread. It’s souped-up comfort food in all the right ways. And yet, this recipe is so simple to make. It’s six simple ingredients and pretty much the same …
On its Caribbean-island home of Guadeloupe, they call it ‘bo-keet’. Fillings vary enormously, but what’s constant with bokit is the gorgeous, deep-fried bun. Ours are packed with juicy, hotly spiced, slow-roasted pork, and served with a traditional, lime-sharpened Creole dressing fired by bird’s eye chilies. …
This slow cooker chipotle shredded beef tacos recipe is a nice alternative to the traditional taco meal. We pair it with a cabbage and radish slaw, providing a nice crunch. And the chipotle gives the beef a delicious smoky heat. This is much more of …
This is where super spicy meets satisfyingly simple. Rich with tomato, onion, and classic Indian spices, our spicy masala eggs are fired by cayenne peppers and brightened with lemon juice. Those big-hitting flavors are paired with the creamy, softly spiced, rice-and-lentil delight called khichdi. If …
It’s easy to see why mie goreng is so mega-popular in Indonesia. Stir-fried pork, shrimp, mushroom, garlic, ginger, onion, green beans and noodles are generously coated with a super-savory mix of soy, kecap manis, and fish sauce. Topped with strips of omelette, it’s served with …
This big-hitter from Jamaica is powered by jerk seasoning — a vibrant blend of high-heat chilies, allspice, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, garlic, onions, and limes. Sweetened by caramel-y brown sugar, and darkened with salty soy, it pairs perfectly with delicately tender chicken. This Jamaican jerk chicken …
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