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Lion’s head meatballs are traditionally stewed or steamed in a casserole dish; here they star in the sandwich of my childhood dreams.

In these chicken dumplings, sweet apple and savory chicken come together, and pickled fennel is the lightly acidic bridge.

In this easy but extra-lemony lemon poppy seed muffins recipe, a trio of citrusy ingredients are combined: lemon zest, juice, and rich lemon curd.

Other types of plant-based protein, such as tempeh or seitan, can be used in this green bean stir-fry.

This versatile Chinese black bean sauce adds intense umami to a dish.

In this masoor dal with butternut squash recipe, the earthy taste of the red lentils complements the roasted squash, while tamarind brings in lively flavors.

This glorious Morning Glory muffin recipe includes crushed pineapple, shredded carrot, shredded apple, toasted pecans, and coconut.

These savory, saucy mushrooms are not only an appetizer, but makes a perfect noodle topping too.

Chili oil is a Chinese pantry staple that's easy to make at home. 

This easy okra and potato sabzi is a perfect accompaniment for dal and chapati.

This urad dal recipe comes out quite thick, which is why it’s usually served with flatbreads such as naan or chapati rather than rice.

If you can find fresh jackfruit, feel free to use it instead of the canned version in this vegan jackfruit curry.

The classic banana muffin recipe gets a boost from several supporting ingredients in this rendition of the bakery favorite.

It might be worth getting an air-fryer just to make air-fryer brussels sprouts.

These air fryer salmon fillets are glazed with a sweet and tangy tamarind sauce and topped with crispy fried shallots.