Articles filed under Recipe Meal of the Day
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Lamb chops with lemongrass and cumin are a feast for the sensesJul 29, 2025 4:50 am - Adapted from cookbook author Sonoko Sakai’s “Wafu Cooking,” the dish is an homage to Jingisukan, or the “Genghis Khan” barbecue dishes served in Hokkaido, Japan, where lamb has been raised since the late 19th century.
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Skip the takeout and make Chipotle’s spicy tofu sofritas at homeJul 23, 2025 5:37 pm - These tacos are filled with a spicy, smoky tofu mixture inspired by Chipotle’s vegan protein option, which it calls sofritas. You roast peppers, onion, tomato and garlic, blend that into a sauce with spices and the all-important canned chipotles in adobo, and combine the sauce with roasted crumbled tofu.
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These flavor-packed pork burgers were inspired by Indian street foodJul 22, 2025 5:40 am - Goan sausage is ubiquitous in southern India, where you can find it sold at street food carts and high-end restaurants alike, sometimes baked into a bun or minced and stuffed between layers of fried naan. This recipe takes inspiration from those burger-like sandwiches, using a combination of grated garlic, garam masala, cumin, paprika and cayenne to give the all-pork patties deep, complex flavor and a rusty hue.
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Salmon cakes with cabbage salad are as exciting as they are boldJul 22, 2025 4:47 am - These salmon cakes, fragrant with ginger, garlic, scallion and cilantro, are accompanied by a crisp napa cabbage salad spiked with toasted sesame and lime. A dollop of sriracha mayo is the finishing touch for this satisfying, healthful meal.
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Science vs. chef’s intuition: In search of the perfect cacio e pepeJul 16, 2025 5:24 am - Cacio e pepe is a classic Roman dish of spaghetti with cheese and black pepper. Traditional methods call only for pasta, pecorino Romano and black pepper (plus the pasta cooking water), but it can be difficult to get just right.
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For a new mom, chicken salad for the soulJul 16, 2025 5:17 am - This chicken salad tartine — inspired by a neighbor’s kindness and her sandwich — has lots of crunch thanks to red onion and diced cucumbers. Serve with a side of fresh fruit and loving care.
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Cantaloupe gazpacho with crispy prosciutto reinvents a beloved starterJul 15, 2025 5:43 am - A bright, savory and slightly sweet cantaloupe gazpacho is the perfect foundation for luscious olive oil whipped cream and crispy, salty prosciutto. It’s a modern update on the classic Italian appetizer of cantaloupe wrapped in prosciutto, and can even be made with less-than-ripe fruit.
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Yemeni shakshuka is a warm, aromatic, scrambled delightJul 15, 2025 5:37 am - This vibrant Yemeni dish transforms scrambled eggs into a fragrant, spiced meal good for breakfast or a light dinner. Unlike the more common version in which the eggs are poached in the sauce, here they are lightly scrambled with a tomato sauce spiced with a Yemeni blend called hawaij and a touch of heat from jalapeño.
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A guide to chia, flax and hemp seeds, a.k.a. ‘super seeds’Jul 09, 2025 4:54 am - While chia, flax and hemp seeds are all nutritional powerhouses, they are neither identical nor completely interchangeable. Here’s a breakdown of each seed’s nutrition and culinary bona fides to help guide you in the supermarket and the kitchen.
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I took a break from cooking for my family, so I made myself a sandwichJul 08, 2025 6:01 am - This vegetarian sandwich uses thin slices of smoked tofu, apple, Gouda and arugula on dark bread to hit tangy, sweet, earthy and peppery notes with little effort. The recipe calls for aged Gouda, but you can use vegan Gouda-style slices instead. The recipe is built for one, but can be easily scaled up for a group.