Dairy Free
Smashed Fingerlings with Jalapeños
Hit the reset button on your potato salad: These spuds are roasted, not boiled, and tossed with a mustardy vinaigrette and jalapeños while warm.
Perilla Chimichurri
There's no substitute for minty sweet perilla (a.k.a. sesame leaf); seek it out at Asian markets.
Lebanese Tomato "Salsa"
Briefly cooking the tomatoes is key–the finished sauce should still be very fresh-tasting.
Grilled Sliced Brisket
If using presliced meat, be sure to cook it all the way through.
Gochujang Pork Shoulder Steaks
Keep an eye on the edge of the meat where it touches the grill: When it's browned, turn the pork over.
Peppery Edamame
Swap the black pepper for other spices, such as cumin, or fresh chopped herbs.
Tomato and Cabbage Tabbouleh
A proper tabbouleh will be mainly vegetables and herbs, with just a smattering of bulgur threaded through.
Mint and Cumin–Spiced Lamb Chops
A minty spice rub perfumes these succulent lamb chops with tons of flavor.
Spiced Lamb Burger
As the lamb cooks inside the pita, the fat will render into the bread, creating a crunchy, compact, vibrantly flavored meat pie that's unlike any burger you've ever had.
Mott St Ssam Sauce
Miso and hot pepper paste are at the root of every ssam sauce, but no two household's are the same. Tweak it to your liking.
Wakame-Cucumber Salad
This lightly pickled mix of vegetables and seaweed is especially good with seafood.
Grilled Sesame Squid
Make sure to buy whole squid; precut rings will slip through your grill grate.
Grilled Bread Salad with Sweet Peppers and Onions
Our grilled version of panzanella boasts sweet-and-sour flavors and gets even better as it sits.
Sweet and Tangy Hummus
Red pepper paste gives this garlic-free hummus its color and smoky-sweet flavor; find it in Middle Eastern markets or online.
Cilantro-Parsley Chutney
This sauce goes with pretty much any grilled meat; stir leftovers into yogurt to make a dip.