Asian

This simple, big-flavor chicken thigh dish is a great intro to the fundamentals of braising—once you've got the method down, you can braise just about anything.

Olive oil works great in stir-fry recipes; its sharp grassy notes complement flavors like lemongrass and basil.

This recipe is a great way to showcase the eggplants and basil you just hauled from the market.

The perfect recipe for any type of beautiful summer bean you buy at the farmers' market!

The yogurt tenderizes the chicken as it sits, so the further in advance you make it, the better!

This all-purpose chile crisp—which is tangy, spicy, and crunchy—will give your other condiments an inferiority complex.

AKA fruit sandos, the delightfully squishy Japanese dessert we can’t get enough of.

Tender, succulent ribs that spent 9 minutes under pressure and then hit the grill. Weeknight ribs are in your future.

This gomae recipe has a simple soy-sesame dressing that makes it a versatile side dish for whatever else you’re cooking.

Chewy. Crunchy. Salty. Spicy. These veggie-packed fritters have it all.

Whenever you’re cooking tofu, here’s one of our no-fail techniques: Draining the tofu, then squeezing out as much water as possible (without smashing it), is the key to the crispiest cubes.

The most flavorful, hearty, and warming meal you've ever made with (almost) exclusively pantry staples.

Salty-tart and just-sweet-enough ponzu sauce is a great back-pocket finisher for everything from salads to roasted vegetables, especially when you are tired of your everyday vinaigrette.

Instead of just using plain rice, make your own medley! Try a mix of white rice, millet, and/or quinoa, which all cook in about the same time. You can also sub kale for the Napa cabbage.

Toasted sesame seeds can often be found in the Asian sections of some supermarkets, sometimes labeled Gomasio. If ever there was a time of year to keep a big jar of them on hand, pre-toasted and ready to go, this is it. They are the perfect crunchy topper for everything from salads to soups and roasted vegetables.

Faster than delivery, and about 10x more delicious.

The honey lends a sweet, caramelize-y twist to this quick curry, but if you want to up the heat, add a big pinch of cayenne pepper. Have some thick, crusty bread handy to scoop up all the extra sauce, or serve alongside a pile of rice for a low-maintenance comfort food dinner.

This method guarantees perfectly-cooked, crispy-skinned salmon every time. We promise.

The secret's in the (store-bought) sauce.

Never cooked cucumbers before? This recipe should convince you to give the method a try, especially when they’re quickly tossed in a hot pan and kept crisp, as they are here.