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This combination of crispy sweet potato fries, spicy chana masala chili, melty cheese, spicy green chutney, and cooling yogurt hits every note perfectly.

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My caldo de queso brings together chunks of queso fresco, potatoes, and summer vegetables in a tomato-rich broth.

Faced with an oversupply of zucchini, I did as I often do in this situation and fired up the grill. A dressing anchored by preserved lemon paste delivers a layer of acidity that zucchini thrives upon.

You read that right: The only thing better than potato salad is potato salad that’s been turned into crispy roasted potatoes.

Peaches tossed with red onion, jalapeño, lime juice, and cilantro makes for a fresh and fruity salsa that’s equal parts sweet, salty, sour, and spicy in each bite.

Growing up, I ate these quick-cooking chicken kebabs with whatever we had on hand. Feel free to do the same—but stuffing them in a brioche hot dog bun is always a winning combo.

Whatever you want to call it—a moka pot, a Bialetti, or stovetop espresso—here’s how to use it to make an excellent cup of coffee.

The grilled veg pairs harmoniously with the creamy egg salad, which you can make as herbaceous as you wish.

Ice cream + jam + whipped cream + cookies = the frozen treat formula you’ll be using all summer.

Tired of vacuuming every time you make a pot of coffee? With this method for grinding beans, those wispy bits strewn all over your counter are a thing of the past.

Potatoes and chickpeas are the perfect vehicle for soaking up salty-sweet yogurt, spicy chutneys, crispy sev, and chaat masala.

A crisp lettuce leaf is worth more than an afterthought draped over a mountain of other sandwich fillings—especially when you pickle it first.

This make-ahead method is the best way to make frozen cocktails at home.

And don't forget to give that block of tofu a nice soak in a classic jerk marinade that's warm, spicy, and gently sweet.

Basil + pineapple make risotto feel summery and fresh.

Flour sack, Swedish cellulose, and tea towels galore. 

Get the lowdown on baking at high-elevation with tips from three of the of the world's best mountain-top bakers. 

When do they want them!? Always!

Like whole spices, peanuts taste better when they’re freshly toasted and ground.