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Royyala Iguru (Stir-Fried Prawns)

The Nellore district in Andhra Pradesh is the epicenter of prawn cultivation in India. I am lucky enough to have family in Nellore and have spent many memorable childhood summers with ammama there. The prawns in Nellore make it to the kitchen literally minutes after they are caught, and really do taste like the sea. The trick to this recipe is to be patient and allow the onions to brown to a deep, caramelized sweetness. It never fails to amaze me that such a simple dish can be absolutely delicio.…

This Basque-Style Sweet Potato Cheesecake Is a Delicious Study in Contrasts

The rich, earthy flavor of baked sweet potatoes meets the luscious sweetness of a deeply browned cheesecake.

Basque-Style Sweet Potato Cheesecake

This subtly spiced, sweet potato-based marvel borrows from the Basque cheesecake tradition. It's baked until its exterior is a deep copper, with a pale interior.

Spicy Squash and Portobello Tacos

Roasted squash and mushrooms are the perfect building blocks for a week's worth of lunches. Here they're used as a taco filling for whole wheat tortillas.

Instant Pot Japchae

A Korean classic of bouncy noodles, julienned vegetables, and a sweet-and-salty sauce—and this version only takes about 20 minutes.

Gluten-Free Fresh Pasta at Home? You Can Do That

A blend of chickpea and store-bought GF flour makes for an easy homemade dough with surprising chew.

How Tempura Evolved From a Portuguese Staple to a Japanese Art

Influenced by the Portuguese, the Japanese mastered the practice of using a batter to coat and fry all sorts of vegetables, delicate leaves, and succulent seafood.

Vegetable Tempura

Use any combination of vegetables for tempura—the list is as long as the vegetables available at your market.

This Creamy, Spicy Dip Is What Your Tortilla Chips Have Wanted All Along

The Mayan toasted pumpkin seed and tomato dip known as sikil p’aak is spicy, rich, and deeply savory.

Sikil Pak

Making this roasted tomato and pumpkin seed dip doesn’t require fancy techniques—just fresh ingredients and a little time.

Red Bean Mooncakes With Salted Egg Yolk

If you’re lucky, you’ll find mooncakes with an egg yolk or two, which means there’s more of the best part to share with your family.

This Mushroom Adobo Is Tangy, Garlicky, and Delicious

Chef Raj Abat’s vegan version of the Filipino classic has all of the flavor and none of the meat.

Mushroom Adobo

Adobo is commonly made with chicken, pork, or squid, but this one relies on mushrooms for a boost of umami flavor and meaty texture.

Cheese Fries Are Great, But Chana Masala Cheese Fries Are Even Better

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

Chana Masala Cheese Fries

Spicy, tangy, oh-so-melty-and-ooey-gooey—these chana masala fries hit on all levels. This particular spin on chana masala leans toward vegetarian chili, with a heavy dose of tomatoes and a kick from both Kashmiri chili powder and a couple serrano chiles. Some of the chickpeas are mashed part way through cooking to achieve a thick, spoonable texture akin to Cincinnati-style chili (read: not chunky or watery). Quick tip: If you’re strapped for time, feel free to use store-bought sweet potato fries)…

Slow Cooker Balsamic Pork Roast

While the pork braises away in the slow cooker, use the oven to make creamy scalloped potatoes and the microwave to make lightening-fast steamed broccoli.
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