Spiced and Grilled Steaks With Citrus Chutney

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

An espresso-and-cumin-spiked rub (or brine) gives this smoked chicken impressive flavor.

Tender, well-glazed, and just spicy enough, these ribs are the ultimate grill-out food. Cook fully in the oven ahead of time and finish them on the grill.

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

Layer homemade custard, ripe bananas, and vanilla wafers under clouds of whipped cream for this iconic dessert.

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.

Developed in the 1980s by a chef in Hong Kong, this sauce is all about umami.

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.