Category: Recipes

Why This Recipe Works Baking over the indirect heat avoids scorching the bottom of the brownies and mimics the heating environment of an oven. Folding a portion of the chopped …

This year started off the same way last year ended, but eventually, there was a return to some of the joys of pre-pandemic life (though admittedly, some of that seems …

Every year, Serious Eats publishes a slate of recipes which we think are exciting, informative, rigorously tested, and which expand on the work we’ve been doing for well over a …

At the start of this year, the Serious Eats team came out swinging―developing a slew of potato recipes for Starch Madness (surprise surprise, French fries won!). Beyond testing recipes for …

Coming out of the holiday season and into the New Year, you may find yourself with one (or a few!) new pieces of kitchen gear, thanks to Santa or the …

Why This Recipe Works The high-output flame of a kitchen blowtorch imparts the distinctive smoky aroma and flavor of classic wok hei that is otherwise very difficult to achieve on …

Why This Recipe Works The chaat masala is a spice blend that adds funky, salty, spicy, and sour flavors to the chaat. Fresh mint chutney and tangy-sweet tamarind chutney add …

Why This Recipe Works A small amount of miso lends savory depth to classic béarnaise sauce that complements the grassiness of spring asparagus. Using an immersion blender to blend the …

Why This Recipe Works A two-stage cooking process first tenderizes the artichokes, then crisps them. A choice between olive oil and neutral oil lets you opt for more flavor from …

Why This Recipe Works Extended cooking and vigorous stirring makes cauliflower break down into a hearty sauce. Sicilian pantry staples—anchovies, raisins, pine nuts, saffron, and toasted breadcrumbs—strike a characteristic savory-sweet …