Drizzling the tortilla chips with cheese sauce and then topping with grated cheese guarantees both silky cheese sauce and chewy, stretchy melted cheese in every bite. Thinning the refried beans to a just barely pourable consistency prevents dryness in …

A pressure cooker produces a rich, flavorful broth in far less time than a broth prepared by simmering on the stovetop. Searing the lamb before pressure cooking creates a deep, brown stock and tempers the gaminess of the meat. Taking a page out of Sho’s …

Ramen isn’t taken lightly in Japan. It’s a way of life! And that’s the reason why every region or prefecture has its own style of making ramen. These regions from all over the country proudly have their own local versions. They’re called gotouchi ramen, …

Blanching the greens first contributes to a soft, silky texture in the finished stew. Using a combination of dried crayfish, aromatics, fermented locust beans, and unrefined palm oil adds depth and layers of flavor. We have hundreds of recipes in Nigerian …

Noodles are found in many different cuisines around the world. Whether they’re stir-fried, topped with sauce, or served in a rich broth, noodles are a beloved comfort food in many cultures. But how many of these have you actually tried? Pasta and 2-minute …

The dip gets depth of tomato flavor from charred plum tomatoes that are pounded into the chile paste base and sweet cherry tomatoes that are cooked until they burst to give the dip brightness and a saucy consistency. Toasting dried chiles before pounding …

Soaking the pork in a baking soda solution creates a tender and moist texture. Stir-frying in batches ensures good browning, not steaming. Preparing a stir-fry for dinner gives us food that checks off two boxes: It’s delicious, and it’s fast. This pork …