Asian
Pork Dinakdakan
Braise tender pork belly in soy and vinegar, then grill with shishito peppers and toss with ginger and a tangy dressing for bold, savory Filipino dinakdakan.
By Sheldon Simeon
Pad Kra Pao
This fast stir-fry dish pairs minced pork and fragrant basil with hot Thai chiles and a crispy fried egg.
By Kendra Vaculin
Oyakodon
This classic Japanese comfort food is a combination of chicken and egg (oyako means “parent and child”) simmered in sweet-savory broth and served over rice.
By Kendra Vaculin
Fluffy Omelet Curry
Perfectly cooked eggs dive into a creamy, spiced, tomato-tinged sauce.
By Shilpa Uskokovic
Adai (Quick Lentil Dosas)
Savory from chile, ginger, and cumin, these adai are a filling breakfast to power you through the day.
By Urmila Ramakrishnan
Air-Fryer Chicken Tikka
Lacking an actual tandoor, the air fryer might be the best way to make chicken tikka. Juicy, charred, and well-spiced, it’s your new weeknight MVP.
By Shilpa Uskokovic
Nihari (Spiced Beef Stew)
This one-pot South Asian dish is simple and celebratory.
By Pervaiz Shallwani
Cumin Lamb and Potato Wontons
Freezer-friendly—and always a big hit with family and friends.
By Betty Liu
Spiced Chickpea and Spinach Pockets
Using store-bought pizza dough and pre-made chana masala to make these flavorful stuffed pockets, dinner comes together in a snap.
By Kendra Vaculin
Spicy Salmon Hand Rolls
Spicy tinned salmon (or tuna!) is a fast track to flavor in these simple hand rolls—particularly when mashed with some oil from the can and a slick of mayo.
By Kendra Vaculin
Cheesy Buldak (Fire Chicken) With Rice Cakes
Bouncy rice cakes turn this spicy Korean classic into a perfect weeknight dinner.
By Kendra Vaculin
Turkey Laksa Noodle Soup
Packed with shrimp, bean sprouts, and tofu puffs, this Malaysian-style laksa noodle soup is the revivifying post-holiday balm you’ll crave.
By Hana Asbrink
Đâu Phu Rán Tâ’m Hành (Fried Tofu With Scallion-Oil Sauce)
With custardy tofu, a fragrant scallion sauce, and smoky bonito flakes, this restaurant-quality dish is an impressive appetizer or main for dinner at home.
By Anthony Nguyen
Trứng Và Trứng (Scrambled Eggs)
Soft scrambled eggs are taken up a notch with brown butter, scallions, and crispy shallots. Serve with toast or rice for a quick meal ideal any time of day.
By Ben Carolan
Cá Kho (Fish With Coconut Caramel)
Deeply savory with a slight sweetness from coconut water, this dish of seared salmon fillets in caramel sauce is weeknight-fancy cooking at its best.
By Anthony Nguyen
Black Vinegar Chicken With Radishes
This gingery stir-fry comes together in under 30 minutes.
By Kate Kassin