Simple Cooking

Negima—chicken placed alternately on a skewer with green onion or scallion—is one of the most popular yakitori dishes.

These delicious banana leaf packets conceal warm, slightly sweet sticky rice perfumed with the smokiness of the charred wrapper and with a piece of banana at the center.

Strawberries and cream, but make it fancy (and in a cake).

Starting with dried chickpeas elevates Yotam Ottolenghi’s homemade hummus recipe, which is rich in tahini, punchy with garlic, and brightened by lemon juice.

Tender pieces of chicken fillet (a.k.a. chicken tenders) are marinated in miso, yuzu zest, mirin, and sake for a delicate sweet-salty flavor.

A play on pesto grilled chicken, this recipe uses miso paste in place of Parmesan to create a savory, flavor-packed marinade.

Skewered chunks of juicy grilled chicken breast, finished with sake and served with soy sauce and wasabi.

Combine ginger, garlic, fermented chili-bean paste, and soy sauce to make a flavorful marinade for grilled half chickens.

Coconut, pecans, and chocolate—this classic German chocolate cake satisfies any sweet tooth.

This no-bake chocotorta is thrown together with everyday staples from the Argentine pantry.

You can think of this cucumber salad as a spin on homemade dill pickles. It gives you a bit of that flavor without much time or effort.

Chicken tenders, which are cut from the breast, are grilled or broiled on bamboo skewers.

Wasabi’s subtle heat pairs wonderfully with juicy chicken breast in these grilled skewers.

Every izakaya in Japan offers this iconic yakitori on its menu: simply skewered asparagus wrapped in bacon and grilled.

This lightly miso-marinated salmon is served with a bright green spinach sauce underneath.

This simple grilled or broiled preparation helps fresh shiitake mushrooms shine. Serve the grilled mushrooms garnished with grated daikon and yuzu.

Our best margarita recipe is refreshing, strong, and tart. The secret? Good tequila, the right orange liqueur, fresh lime juice, and finding the ideal balance.

This Italian pesto recipe comes together quickly thanks to a food processor. Freeze extra for homemade pesto well beyond basil season.

Scallion salad, known as pa muchim or pajeori, is one of the mainstays of Korean barbecue.

Baked in the embers of a campfire or charcoal grill, these strawberries are sure to please.