Chile
Curried Steak With Sweet-and-Sour Cucumber Dressing
With bold crunch from cucumber and shallots, this tangy, spicy, sweet Thai-inspired dressing is great on grilled meats—and tasty enough to eat by the spoonful.
By Shilpa Uskokovic
Caribbean Shepherd’s Pie
The ultimate comfort food but with a Caribbean twist, this shepherd’s pie has a savory and spicy beef base with a creamy potato topping.
By Gregory Gourdet
Peanut-Butter-Braised Chicken and Greens
Peanut butter lends its nutty, creamy texture to this hearty one-pot chicken and greens dish with an irresistible sauce you’ll want to serve over plenty of rice.
By Gregory Gourdet
Chipotle-Roasted Cauliflower Tacos
This vegetarian cauliflower taco recipe uses the smoky adobo sauce from a can of chipotle chiles to bring big flavor to the titular roasted veggies.
By Zaynab Issa
Curried Chickpeas and Baked Eggs
Breakfast or dinner? You get to pick with these one-pot curried chickpeas and eggs bursting with tingly heat and herbaceous flavor.
By Gregory Gourdet
Creamy Butternut Squash and Plantain Soup
Comfort and flavor are at the heart of this velvety squash and plantain soup loaded with aromatics and topped with a crunchy apple garnish.
By Gregory Gourdet
Chile-Vinegar-Marinated Cornish Game Hens
Skip the turkey and slather Cornish game hens with a fiery, tangy chile marinade inspired by Goan recheado masala.
By Rachel Gurjar
Chicken and Coconut Rice With Nuoc Cham Tomatoes
This one-skillet dish is an entire meal in a single recipe. With crispy chicken thighs, rich coconut rice, and a punchy tomato salad, it’s a dinnertime no-brainer.
By Asha Loupy
Pork Pepperpot
Pepperpot is a Guyanese dish of braised meat flavored with casareep (a spiced syrup made from cassava). It reheats well and is ideal for making several days ahead.
By Tavel Bristol-Joseph
Pork Chops With Frisée-Apple Salad
The classic pairing of pork and apples, reimagined as a weeknight meal. A salad packed with sliced apples and pickled chiles balances simple, saucy pork chops.
By Kendra Vaculin
Coconut-and-Lemongrass-Braised Short Ribs
Meltingly tender short ribs braised in a rich coconut-milk-based sauce stay bright thanks to Thai flavors and fresh lime. Be sure to make plenty of rice!
By Rachel Gurjar
Green Chile Pasta
Chunks of meltingly tender pork, charred tomatillos, and spicy peppers star in this New Mexican–inspired take on ragú.
By Shilpa Uskokovic
Eggplant Tortas Milanesa
Torta milanesa usually features chicken or pork; this vegetarian version swaps in thin-sliced eggplant, which goes crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside.
By Kendra Vaculin
Charred Sun Gold Tomato and Fennel Pizza
The addition of homemade confit garlic—a 20-minute set-it-and-forget-it move—takes this fennel-forward pizza to the next level.
By Brandon Gray
Black Bean Smash Burger
Our genius solution for a black bean burger that’s not at all gummy: Treat it like a smash burger, griddle until crispy, and devour with lots of chipotle mayo.
By Zaynab Issa
Spicy Caesar Potato Salad
Part Caesar, part patatas bravas, and supremely likeable, thanks to a sassy dressing with a clever shortcut.
By Hana Asbrink
No-Grill Lemongrass and Soy Ribs
Saucy and spicy with lots of garlic and lemongrass, these ribs come together entirely on the stovetop. No grill or oven required.
By Shilpa Uskokovic
Ajwaini Paneer Tikka Skewers
Mild, squishy paneer soaks up all of a marinade’s bold flavors (garam masala, cumin, cayenne, and ajwain here), making it an ideal grillable vegetarian protein.
By Chintan Pandya
Yogurt-Marinated Lamb Chops With Mango Chutney
These lamb chops get their kick from two flavorful marinades, a butter-basting session on the grill, and a shower of spices during their rest.
By Chintan Pandya