Chocolate Chip Cookies
This is a simple chocolate chip recipe, but there are some simple improvements I got from the Serious Eats cookie article that make the…
December 16, 2022
Keto Muffin
This is a keto-friendly muffin recipe that can be made in 90 seconds in the microwave. Even though I’m not on a keto diet specifically, I…
July 27, 2022
Crispy Fried Tofu
Deep fried tofu is a delicious way to enjoy the healthy soy product, but frying it can be messy, and you have to process it in fairly small…
January 15, 2022
Apple Cake
Mary Berry, one of the original judges on “The Great British Bake Off” offers this simple apple cake recipe. I love this recipe when I have…
March 06, 2021
Zucchini Spaghetti alla Nerano
In his new CNN travel series “Searching for Italy”, renowned actor Stanley Tucci takes his audience on a tour of the finest food sites in…
March 04, 2021
French Toast
A slice of bread is soaked in egg and then fried. You can either have a thick slice of bread, or a stack of thin slices of bread which will…
June 16, 2020
Sourdough Shokupan
Sourdough bread is made with a wild-fermented sourdough starter in combination with flour and liquid. For this bread I use milk as the…
June 13, 2020
Breakfast Congee
Congee can be made in the Instant Pot and can be made with meatballs for a savory dinner or lunch, but I also like to make it with a soft…
June 08, 2020
Roast Asparagus with a Fried Egg
Asparagus and egg is a classic combination found in many cuisines. It’s a common staple in Japanese yakitori, and asparagus quiche is a…
June 07, 2020
Hainanese Chicken Rice
Hainanese Chicken Rice is very similar to the Thai dish Khao Mun Gai. It’s a gently poached chicken with skin on the bone, and then the…
June 06, 2020
BLT
A BLT is all about having good ingredients and combining them in a simple sandwich. I like to use a Japanese shokupan bread if possible…
May 28, 2020
Egg in a Hole
A simple slice of bread with an egg cracked in the middle is a quick single pan meal with a whimsical appeal. The center cut of bread can be…
May 26, 2020
Meatballs
Italian Breadcrumbs and high heat give these meatballs a satisfying crunch exterior. I serve them with Spaghetti and Marinara.
May 23, 2020
Hash Browns
This method of making Hash Browns on a griddle is showcased in the movie “Chef”. Roy Choi and Jon Favreau also cook it in the Netflix…
May 02, 2020
Mohinga (Burmese Catfish Curry Soup)
Mohinga is the traditional soup of Burma. It gets its flavor from a slowly poached catfish fillet that is broken down in the soup and then…
April 12, 2020
Pe Kyaw (Crispy Fried Burmese Split Pea Crackers)
Pe Kyaw is a flat, crispy fried cracker made from rehydrated dried split yellow peas. It is a common garnish in Burmese soups such as…
April 04, 2020
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
This is the pasta made famous in the Movie Chef with Jon Favreau. It’s similar in composition and flavor to the Broccoli and Garlic Pasta…
March 22, 2020
Breakfast Quesadilla
These breakfast quesadillas are a quick and easy breakfast option that can be made in one skillet pretty quickly. I like to use chorizo, as…
March 08, 2020
Egg McMuffin at Home
The ingredients are simple- an english muffin, a slice of canadian bacon, a single egg, and a slice of american cheese. Steaming the egg…
March 04, 2020
Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp with Green Beans
Shrimp in a light flour batter fried in a buttery garlic sauce yields a crispy and perfectly cooked seafood snack. The buttery sauce makes…
February 18, 2020
Savory Breakfast Bread Pudding
When I have leftover bread, or if I have to trim the crusts of bread for sandwiches, I immediately think of making this bread pudding the…
December 01, 2019
Lap Mei Fan (Chinese Sticky Rice)
Lap Mei Fan is a traditional “sticky rice” made with chinese waxed sausage (also called “Lap Cheong”). The sausage is extremely flavorful…
October 28, 2019
Cucumber Sandwiches
Cucumber sandwiches were identified as one of the best foods to eat to stave off dehydration. Cucumbers have high water content and natural…
October 27, 2019
Spam Musubi
Spam gets a mixed reaction depending on who you talk to, but anyone who has had the joy of a fresh spam musubi made in Hawaii carries the…
September 14, 2019
Sushi Rice
Sushi rice is prepared slightly differently than rice you eat as a side dish. First of all, sugar and vinegar will be added to make the rice…
September 12, 2019
Fish Sticks
Fish sticks are best made with a fresh, fleshy white fish like cod or flounder. You’ll want to select a thick filet. In this recipe adapted…
September 01, 2019
Soft-Scrambled Eggs
Scrambled eggs are really simple but there are a few tricks that will help get the exact outcome you want. First, is a tip from J. Kenji…
August 28, 2019
Burmese Chicken Cauliflower Curry
This is an adapted Mark Bittman recipe that reminds me of a Burmese curry that my parents would make. The complex curry flavors are allowed…
August 17, 2019
Roast Chicken over Vegetables
I use the the Thomas Keller recipe to roast chicken, but I recently read that if you roast the chicken over vegetables it will add flavor to…
August 12, 2019
Brown Butter Roasted Cauliflower
This is a simple and incredibly tasty dish that takes some time but is fairly hands off during the process. The cauliflower can be a side…
August 09, 2019
Sautéed Scallops with Asparagus
This is one of the recipes Ruhlman provides in his classic book Ruhlman’s Twenty to illustrate the “Sauté” technique. I love how visually…
August 04, 2019
Blackened Catfish
This is a low-carb, flavorful, healthy dish that can be made quickly for a weeknight dinner. It pairs great with almost any vegetable side…
July 08, 2019
Crispy Roast Chicken Thighs
Chicken thighs are a simple and easy dish to make for dinner any night of the week. The best part of chicken thighs is the crispy skin, so I…
July 07, 2019
Soft-boiled-eggs
Though incredibly simple, soft-boiled egg recipes are incredibly difficult to write up and share on the internet because there are a number…
May 25, 2019
Fried Chicken Sandwich
I found out about J. Kenji López-Alt’s #betterthanchickfila challenge on twitter and I was excited to see that he has deconstructed the…
May 05, 2019
Cast Iron Crispy Fried Chicken
One of the best ways to season a cast iron pan is to fry things with it, and a great recipe to use to instantly season the pan is fried…
March 30, 2019
Pasta with Chicken and Brussels Sprouts
This is a recipe adapted from Eugenia Bone’s Pasta with Chicken Confit and Brussels Sprouts. Unlike her recipe which calls for preparing…
March 12, 2019
Broiled Miso-Glazed Fish
Miso Black Cod was made famous by the groundbreaking Japanese chef Nobu Matsuhita. In his recipe he usually grills this marinated buttery…
March 10, 2019
Chicken Tetrazzini
As a child raised by the Internet, I first heard about Chicken Tetrazzini from a meme, where it was bafflingly discussed in the context of…
March 03, 2019
Oeufs en Cocotte (Coddled Eggs)
I’ve always been a fan of the delicate texture of Oeufs en Cocotte (Eggs gently cooked in a ramekin) but I’ve always struggled to get the…
March 02, 2019
Creamy Tortellini Chicken Soup
This is a nearly infamous soup on the slowcooking subreddit, originally attributed to a blog called 365 days of slow cooking- it’s a simple…
February 28, 2019
The Crispy Fried Egg
This is another of Frank Prisinzano’s simple cooking tricks he frequently demonstrates on his Instagram stories or his Tumblr. Unlike the…
February 24, 2019
Farfalle with Smoked Salmon and Cream Sauce
February 23, 2019
Pan Roasted Steak
This is the method outlined for cooking dry aged steaks in David Chang’s “The Mind of a Chef” series. Packing the steak in salt draws the…
February 14, 2019
Chicken Stock
Making chicken stock in the pressure cooker is a great way to minimize food waste. You can save leftover bones from your chicken dinners in…
February 10, 2019
Buttermilk Brined Roast Chicken
After trying my crispy roast chicken using Thomas Keller’s no-brine method, I heard about Samin Nosrat’s recommended buttermilk roast…
February 07, 2019
Short Rib Rendang
February 01, 2019
Mashed Cauliflower
Mashed cauliflower is a healthy alternative to mashed potatoes and using an Instant Pot steam function, or a regular stovetop steaming…
January 30, 2019
Minced Basil Chicken
This is a take on a normal stir fry chicken basil dish, but using the minced chicken can produce a very comforting homestyle dish. You can…
January 20, 2019
Roasted Cauliflower
Cauliflower is a delicious starchy side that can take the place of potatoes or other heavier carbs.
January 20, 2019
Crispy Roast Chicken
My gold standard for roast chicken is the crispy skin, salty chicken they serve at Oktoberfest, also called Wiesnhendl, or just Hendl. It is…
January 09, 2019
Savory Egg Custard
This is a savory, comforting, creamy egg custard with cheese and garlic. I like to use some of the techniques from Japanese Chawan Mushi to…
December 10, 2018
Hot Chocolate
I like to make this spicy hot chocolate from scratch. It has a rich chocolatey flavor without being too thick. I like to make this a dessert…
December 09, 2018
Beer-braised Instant Pot Ribs
Beer braised ribs are made super quick with the use of a pressure cooker. After just 20 minutes of pressure cooking, the meat should be…
December 05, 2018
Mushroom Bacon
I was really surprised the first time I ordered a B.L.T. at By Chloe. Even though they are a vegetarian restaurant, they have very…
December 01, 2018
French Omelette
A french omelette is a little different from the american omelet (in more than just the spelling!) in that it instead of folding over itself…
November 25, 2018
Sautéed mushrooms
I make sautéed mushrooms for my family’s thanksgiving spread every year and I’ve gathered the following tips from various chefs such as Mark…
November 23, 2018
Okra and Roasted Tomato stew
We were excited to attend an event called Cooking as Inheritance: Beyond Soul Food in the African Diaspora a talk by Chefs Carla Hall and…
November 17, 2018
Chocolate Chip Cookies
This is a very spicy, colorful chili that goes great over rice or with bread. I like to add beer to the chili, which can add interesting…
November 05, 2018
Pan Roasted Lamb Loin Chops
Lamb loin chop can be tricky to cook- if you’re using a thermometer to measure the temperature make sure you don’t measure too close to the…
October 15, 2018
Old-Fashioned
My friend Choun was the beverage director at Rye House in New York for years and makes the best Old-Fashioned I’ve ever had. He taught me…
October 02, 2018
Cornmeal Crusted Catfish
Mark Bittman wrote up how to cook White Fillet a Dozen Ways in broad steps and this is my take on one of his preparations. I’ve added…
October 01, 2018
Farikal
Fårikål is the national dish of Norway, and is a very simple braised lamb dish served over cabbage. The seasoning is mostly from the whole…
September 30, 2018
Poached Fish Curry over Zucchini
This is another of the recipes Mark Bittman published a simple guide to cooking fish in a variety of ways. While I’ve used cod in this…
September 28, 2018
Cacio e Pepe
“Cacio e Pepe” simply translates to “Cheese and Pepper” and the simple combination of these ingredients really lets the pasta noodles shine…
September 26, 2018
Instant Pot Molten Chocolate Cake
Molten chocolate cake was made famous at french restaurants like Jean Georges- they are characterized by a firm exterior with a gooey…
September 23, 2018
Melted Chocolate
A double boiler, water bath, or bain-marie is the easiest way to melt chocolate on a stove. By not applying direct heat to the chocolate…
September 23, 2018
Poached Cod in a Fennel Tomato Saffron Broth
Mark Bittman published a simple guide to cooking fish in a variety of ways. While I’ve used cod in this recipe, he notes specifically that…
September 23, 2018
How to cook Brown Rice in an Instant Pot
Even though the Instant Pot has a “Rice” function, it is not suitable for brown rice as it cooks at a lower temperature setting. I use these…
September 22, 2018
Rolled Oat Pancakes
I love pancakes and heard a lot about these “Viking Waffles” made to be high protein and with oat flour, which is higher in protein and…
September 22, 2018
See kyat Kyauk-Swe (Burmese Fried Garlic Noodles)
Fried garlic noodles are extremely popular in many Asian cuisines- they’re a staple at many popular Vietnamese restaurants, such as PPQ in…
July 21, 2018
Easy Chia Pudding
Chia seeds are high in fiber and anti-oxidants, and add a great bit of texture to a mixture of yogurt and almond milk. They can be prepared…
July 20, 2018
Fried Garlic Chips and Garlic Oil
This recipe is for fried garlic chips, a garnish for many burmese dishes, and also produces a fragrant garlic oil which can be used as a…
July 18, 2018
Char Siu (Chinese Barbecue Pork)
Char Siu barbecued pork is a staple of chinese cooking. You can eat it as an appetizer or as a component in a noodle or fried rice dish.
July 17, 2018
Chamomile Hot Toddy
This is a cocktail described by London-based cocktail artist Bobby Hiddleston to provide a mildly alcoholic drink to aid sleep quality…
July 16, 2018
Bread Pudding
I’m not usually a fan of making dessert as the recipes usually have to be extremely precise and don’t allow for much improvization. I like…
July 11, 2018
Potato Fried Rice
Fried rice is an extremely flexible recipe that can accomodate many different types of meats and leftovers. I made this recipe with ground…
July 11, 2018
Beef and Broccoli
Beef and Broccoli is a staple “American Chinese” dish, and while it’s not terribly authentic, it is a quick and tasty dish that highlights…
July 07, 2018
Summer Vegetable Pasta
This is a light pasta dish with no sauce, but flavored through bacon fat, and bright summer vegetables.
July 05, 2018
Kiam Chai (Pickled Mustard Greens) Soup
This is a great homestyle chinese recipe that can use any leftover poultry bones. The mustard greens provide a great texture and crunch and…
June 26, 2018
Kyaukswe thoke (Burmese mixed rainbow salad)
My favorite traditional burmese salad is called Kyaukswe Lethoke, literally translated to “Noodles mixed with your hands”. The salad calls…
June 25, 2018
Cold Brew Iced Coffee
Steeping coarsely ground coffee in cold water overnight will create cold brew coffee, which produces a much less bitter and more nuanced and…
June 23, 2018
Stir-fried shrimp with green beans
This is a healthy and simple stir-fry recipe my Mom used to make. You can make it with any variety of shrimp, including baby shrimp or…
June 02, 2018
Foil wrapped Salmon with Spinach
This is an incredibly simple, healthy, almost zero-prep meal that can be made easily in about 30 minutes. The salmon packets can even be…
May 31, 2018
Savory Pumpkin Cake
Chinese turnip cake or “Luo bo gao” is a staple of Dim Sum restaurants. However, in my family the recipe was always made with pumpkin. The…
May 31, 2018
Instant Pot Meatball Congee
I like to make this meatball congee for a homestyle, easy to make meal that is great when it’s cold out or when you’re feeling under the…
May 29, 2018
Short Rib and Sausage Ragú
This is another of the Frank Prisinzano recipes that I’ve sort of been able toscrape from his various Instagram or Snapchat streams. He…
April 01, 2018
Pasta with Peas and Puréed Tomatoes
Celebrated East Village Italian Chef Frank Prisinzano lovingly describes his “Pasta with Peas” lovingly on his tumblr and Instagram, but he…
March 23, 2018
Barley Soup
When I have leftover chicken or turkey bones, either after Thanksgiving, or after ordering rotisserie chicken, I love to make this hearty…
February 11, 2018
Kung Pao Chicken
One of my favorite Chinese dishes to cook is not terribly authentic, but is delicious, and easy to make. Kung Pao Chicken is a takeout…
February 03, 2018
Sausage, Kale, and White Bean Stew
This is a quick meal that doesn’t require a lot of prep and can be easily prepared and cooked in about an hour, so it’s a great option for a…
January 22, 2018
Pot Stickers (Guo Tieh)
This isn’t a recipe as much as a way to document the precise cooking method I use for steam/frying frozen dumplings. Getting the right…
January 09, 2018
White Chicken Chili
I love this recipe because it is simple, comforting, and builds a really rich, complex flavor with a small set of ingredients and a very…
December 28, 2017
Spaghetti with Broccoli, Garlic, and Olive Oil
This is a dish I’ve enjoyed many times at Frank’s in the East Village. Frank Prisinzano, the chef himself, outlines some of the specific…
December 17, 2017
Ragu Bolognese Pasta
A good sauce is a simple combination of ingredients like ground meat, aromatic vegetables, and a base tomato sauce. If you have made the…
December 14, 2017
Omelet
My recipe for an omelet is pretty standard and simple but I wanted to write it down so I could tweak and improve it. I add pretty much any…
December 11, 2017
Lasagna
I like to use the “no boil” lasagna noodles, but I’ve found that you can even use the normal lasagna noodles and not pre-boil them before…
December 09, 2017
Marinara Sauce
A chunky, spicy tomato sauce is the base for many different Italian dishes we cook. This is a fairly traditional Sicilian marinara sauce…
December 09, 2017
Crispy Pan Roasted Salmon
This is the quickest weeknight meal I make, I just grab salmon and maybe a bed of greens and I can have dinner on the table in about 1…
December 04, 2017
Potato, Parsnip, and Egg Breakfast Hash
I had leftover potatoes and parsnips from the Lamb Stew I made the other day and decided to chop them up and make a hash for breakfast today…
December 03, 2017
Bodega-style Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich
The New York Bodega egg sandwich is a beautiful thing to see, and it’s easy to recreate at home. I recommend using a heavy cast iron skillet…
December 02, 2017
Instant Pot Lamb Stew with Root Vegetables
This is a rustic french lamb stew that I like to make with large chunks of root vegetables. It’s hearty enough that it can be served as a…
December 01, 2017
Dan Bauk Chicken and Rice
The Burmese dish Dan Bauk is very similar to the Indian Biriyani. While the chicken curry and rice are normally prepared separately and…
November 29, 2017
Creamy Chicken Pasta
This is a clone of a recipe I’ve enjoyed at Ruby’s Cafe in SoHo. The goal is a garlicky cream sauce that doesn’t feel too heavy.
May 15, 2017
Instant Pot Beef Stew
This is a hearty beef stew that doesn’t require a lot of prep work. Using a pressure cooker like the Instant Pot cuts the cooking time in…
May 07, 2017
Blackened Brussels Sprouts
This is a simple side dish that never fails to please. The sprouts are a great, hearty side dish, a simple snack, or can even be a component…
May 07, 2017
Chicken Tikka Masala
I love Chicken Tikka Masala and have found various versions of it for a slow cooker that I’ve adapted and tweaked from various original…
May 07, 2017
Pasta Frittata
I’ve adapted this Mark Bittman NYTimes Recipe many times using either leftover pasta from previous dinners, or a box of mac and cheese from…
May 06, 2017
Ono Kyauk-Swe (Burmese Coconut Noodle Soup)
This is a popular traditional Burmese Coconut Noodle Soup Recipe. I’m using an electric slow cooker (the Instant Pot) to simplify a family…
April 24, 2017
Fujian-style Stir-Fried Noodles
This is my Dad’s recipe for fujian style egg noodles that I’ve adapted to be easy to cook on weeknights. Though the recipe calls for ground…
April 23, 2017
