Alex Lau
Blooming the spices—i.e., warming them in oil until they’re fragrant—awakens them and brings out a toasty flavor.
Sour cream scones get treated to a cinnamon-sugar swirl and crunchy streusel crown.
Inspired by Korean pajeon, this shrimp-studded pancake features fresh snap peas as a spring-y addition.
This Brie galette is party food at its finest—and easiest! A 5-ingredient sweet-salty appetizer that takes just five minutes to prep.
Silky Japanese eggplant and fiery serrano chile unite in this no-fuss frittata that’s brunch-ready, dinner-worthy, and wildly good.
Store-bought dumplings, fresh tomatoes, butter, and soy sauce simmer away for dinner in a flash.
Tender, juicy chicken skewers are possible in the oven—especially when roasted alongside spiced chickpeas and finished with fresh tomatoes and salty feta.
This riff on çılbır marries garlicky yogurt, fried eggs, and spiced butter with summer tomatoes.
Roasted poblanos, jalapeños, and red onion are coated with a melty sauce—warm with the flavors of pepper jack, and stabilized with a block of cream cheese.