Grilled Steak with Whiskey Butter

An espresso-and-cumin-spiked rub (or brine) gives this smoked chicken impressive flavor.

An ex-boyfriend’s mom—who emigrated from Colombia—made the best meat sauce—she would fry sofrito for the base and simply add cooked ground beef, sazón, and jarred tomato sauce. My version is a bit more bougie—it calls for caramelized tomato paste and white wine—but the result is just as good.

Layer homemade custard, ripe bananas, and vanilla wafers under clouds of whipped cream for this iconic dessert.

This traditional dish of beef, sour cream, and mustard may have originated in Russia, but it’s about time for a version with ramen noodles, don’t you think?

Every sauce needs a few secrets. Ours is smoky, sweet, and savory—use it for burgers, fries, tenders, and more.

Rather than breaded and fried as you might expect croquettes to be, these are something more akin to a seared chicken salad patty.

Just like the state fair, minus the crowds.

This dish is not only a quick meal option but also a practical way to use leftover phở noodles when you’re out of broth.