Blade Steaks with Lemon Herb Sauce

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.

A pinch of sugar in the spice rub ensures picture-perfect grill marks with layers of flavor.

A slow-simmering, comforting braise delivering healing to both body and soul.

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.

Frozen into a slushy, the classic tequila and grapefruit cocktail becomes even more refreshing.

Salmoriglio is a Mediterranean sauce with herbs, garlic, and olive oil. In this version, kelp is used as the base of the sauce.

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?

Fufu is a dish that has been passed down through many generations and is seen as a symbol of Ghanaian identity and heritage. Making fufu traditionally is a very laborious task; this recipe mimics some of that hard work but with a few home-cook hacks that make for a far easier time.