Nut Free
Fish Head in Chile Sauce
This spicy Hunan steamed fish recipe can be made with either carp or salmon.
Shamey Momos (Vegetable Momos)
A blend of tofu, bok choy, and shiitake mushrooms make for light and delicious dumplings.
Ants Climbing a Tree (Sichuan Braised Pork and Vermicelli Noodles)
There are no insects in this Sichuan noodle dish; the name refers to the way the bits of pork cling to the noodles.
Mousse al Cioccolato (Chocolate Mousse)
This dairy-free chocolate mousse is made with just two ingredients—dark chocolate and eggs—and can easily be transformed into a rich flourless chocolate cake.
Passover Chocolate Mousse Cake
What makes the cake so special is its texture. The egg whites make the base of the cake fluffy and the top of the cake gets richness and creaminess from yolks.
Hainanese Chicken Rice
After poaching the bird for Hainanese chicken rice, the stock is used to steam the rice and make the soup. The chicken is served with a delicious dipping sauce.
Char Siu (Barbecue Pork)
The secret to this simple Chinese barbecue pork recipe lies in the marinade and basting the pork while it’s roasting.
Sherry and Vermouth
This two-ingredient cocktail is best served over a nice, large chunk of ice.
Love Language
This refreshing summer cocktail is finished with a bright and briny pickled green tomato.
Fish-Fragrant Eggplant With Minced Pork
Give the humble eggplant the attention it deserves with a rich and spicy sauce.
Lanzhou Chile Oil
This easy-to-savor chile oil is traditionally made with a specific chile, èr jīngtiáo.
3 Fruits of the Earth
Heilongjiang in Northeast China does not have a huge repertoire of famous recipes, but this eggplant preparation should put it on the map.
Salted Plum Steamed Fish
You can use any white-fleshed fish for this flexible recipe, although pomfret, sea bass, and snapper are the best.
Spicy Unstuffed Pasta Shells With Roasted Garlic and Chèvre
Roasted garlic is one of just five ingredients that make this hearty baked pasta oh-so-good, with oh-so-little effort.
Slow-Cooked Eggplant With Lemon and Fennel Seeds
Use this master formula as your guide—but feel free to get creative with the add-ins. A dried chile? Sure! A few sprigs of herbs from your windowsill? Why not?
Pastiera Napoletana
Good things come to those who wait—three days, to be exact.
Pastéis de Nata (Custard Tarts)
Pastéis de nata have a melt-in-the-mouth, fragile, flaky crust and a not-too-sweet custard that is caramelized and darkened in spots.
Spam and Perilla Kimbap
This salty-sweet kimbap—filled with maple-candied spam and herbaceous perilla leaves—is wonderful in a packed lunch or even at a picnic.
Crispy Curried Chicken Cutlets With a Lot of Cabbage
Eric Kim’s ultra-crispy curried chicken cutlets and cabbage slaw come together for a delicious and easy weeknight dinner.
Hong Kong Egg Tarts
To make classic Hong Kong egg tarts, fill flaky pastry shells—or store-bought dough—with a vanilla-scented custard and bake until just set.