Spaghetti is a common variation in modern Thai cooking. It’s so easy to work with and absorbs the garlicky, spicy notes of pad kee mao well.
Gochujang creates a sauce that delivers the perfect balance of spice, tang, and sweetness.
An espresso-and-cumin-spiked rub (or brine) gives this smoked chicken impressive flavor.
Berbere is a spicy chile blend that has floral and sweet notes from coriander and cardamom, and when it’s paired with a honey glaze, it sets these wings apart from anything else you’ve ever had.
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.
Leftover rotisserie chicken finds new purpose in this endlessly comforting dish.
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.
The pan-fried tofu is crispy yet pillowy, served with a punchy dressing that is made with the same bold flavors as mapo seasoning.