Small Bites from Milk Street

Pappadums, mochi balls, and more

Pasta all'Amatriciana

Less sauce. More flavor.

By JM HirschApril 2, 2018

In Dakar, the Secret to Culinary Success Is Rof

Spicy and refreshing, the dressing for this tropical salad is transformative

By Chris KimballApril 2, 2018

Chef Joaquín Felipe Gets Back to Basics in Madrid

Shaved manchego creates a rich, creamy finish for pisto, Spain’s ratatouille

By Chris KimballApril 2, 2018

Sesame Stir-Fried Pork with Shiitakes

From Korea via Japan, a classic izakaya snack makes for a fast dinner with outsize flavor

Cooking School in a Bowl: Thai Rice Soup

Fried shallots add sweet, salty crunch to each bite of khao tom, Thai rice soup

By Chris KimballApril 2, 2018

Korea’s Savory-Sweet Glazed Potatoes

Spiced, seasoned and lacquered one-pan potatoes

Whole-Roasted Cauliflower

Fork-tender and seasoned to the core

By JM HirschApril 2, 2018

Where France Meets Vietnam

Savory, sweet and sautéed, shaking beef marries two cultures

Fresh, Velvety and Light: Coconut-Braised Chicken

A journey to the Colombian countryside reveals the magic of homemade coconut milk

By Jenn LaddApril 2, 2018

Garlicky Shrimp with Fennel and Feta

This one-pan meal gets big flavor from potent ingredients like olives and feta

Don’t Throw Out Your Wok!

The cooks at Shin Yeh demonstrated the wok’s advantages in Taipei, Taiwan

By Chris KimballApril 2, 2018

Sweet, Savory and Sauced: Moroccan Meatballs

From Casablanca to the windswept Atlas Mountains, we search for a fresh take on Morocco’s iconic tagine

By JM HirschApril 2, 2018

Harcha: The Moroccan English Muffin

Savory or sweet: Harcha pairs as well with tagine as it does honey butter

By Chris KimballApril 2, 2018

Updating England’s Berries-and-Cream Classic

Raspberries used two ways intensify the fruity flavors in our Eton mess

By Albert StummApril 2, 2018

From Italy, Orange-Anise Bundt Cake

Olive oil yields a moister, lighter, more simple dessert

Not Truffles. Not Fudge. Brigadeiros.

​Fudgy, festively decorated brigadeiros

Taking the Measure of Whole Spices

Kitchen Counts

Shaken. Stirred. Floated?

Milk Street Cocktails

By Jenn LaddApril 2, 2018

Avoiding Wine Operator Error

Temperature, aeration and an open mind can help you enjoy wine more.

By Stephen MeuseApril 2, 2018

Joan Nathan: A Shortcut For Soaked Beans

Kitchen Cabinet

Chris Kimball's Book Reviews

Get a taste of what Christopher Kimball is reading at Milk Street.

By Chris KimballApril 2, 2018

Hazelnut-Crusted Chicken Cutlets with Arugula and Fennel Salad

We coated these cutlets with a blend of chopped hazelnuts and panko breadcrumbs, creating a crunchy contrast to the tender chicken. A quickly tossed salad of arugula and fennel dressed with a simple vinaigrette rounds out the meal and provides a refre

Herbed Bulgur Pilaf with Shallots & Crispy Spiced Chickpeas

Bulgur—cracked and partially cooked wheat—is cooked pilaf-style with a generous amount of shallots. Lemon, dill and chives, added at the end, brighten the dish and complement the nuttiness of the grain. For textural contrast and a flavor accent, we fi

Braised Chickpeas and Spinach with Smoked Paprika and Garlic (Guisat de Cigrons)

This Spanish-inspired chickpea stew gets deep flavor from fire-roasted tomatoes and a good dose of smoked paprika and garlic. Toasted panko and chopped smoked almonds sprinkled on just before serving adds nice textural contrast.

Chickpea and Cucumber Salad (Chana Chaat)

“Perfect summer dish,” one reader calls this chickpea and cucumber salad: our go-to, garden-fresh antidote to summer heat, based on the popular Indian street snack.

Pan-Seared Miso-Marinated Skirt Steak

For this recipe, we preferred red miso for its deep, rich, savory flavor. It is used in both the marinade and the sauce for the steak. When slicing the steak for serving, be sure to cut against the grain. This results in shorter muscle fibers, which t

Persian Barley-Vegetable Soup

Toasting the barley may not be traditional to this Persian comfort food, but we found it was an easy way to subtly enhance the soup's flavor and aroma. Shredded carrots lend an earthy sweetness, ground turmeric adds a golden hue and sour cream offers

Vietnamese-Style Meatball Lettuce Wraps

Meatballs, carrot salad and a dipping sauce? Seems like a lot of work. But not so with these Vietnamese-style meatballs.

Vietnamese Turmeric Fish with Wilted Herbs and Peanuts

This dish draws inspiration from a Hanoi restaurant, Cha Ca La Vong, renowned for its fish—the only item on the menu— seasoned with turmeric and dill. For our version, cornstarch and ground turmeric form a delicate crust on tilapia fillets that are qu

Pasta with Browned Butter, Yogurt and Herbs

Browned butter brings rich nuttiness, beautifully balanced with strong herbs.