The Best Stock Pot
February 01, 2019
This is the largest pot I own- you’re going to need a large pot to boil large volumes of water for various pastas and soups. They don’t vary much by utility, really, so for me the best stock pot is one that has a lot of utility. I happen to like this one because it comes with a set of nested inserts that can be used both as a steaming basket and a colander to drain pasta or rinse vegetables in.
Recipes that require a Stock Pot:
![Ono Kyauk-Swe (Burmese Coconut Noodle Soup)]()
Ono Kyauk-Swe (Burmese Coconut Noodle Soup)
This is a popular traditional Burmese Coconut Noodle Soup Recipe. This version uses two separate pots to prepare the broth and curry…
October 14, 2025
![Quick Chili Crisp Pasta]()
Quick Chili Crisp Pasta
I like this recipe because it requires zero prep and comes together in about 20 minutes. The combination of chili crisp oil with cream…
June 05, 2024
![Zucchini Spaghetti alla Nerano]()
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
![Hainanese Chicken Rice]()
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
![Mohinga (Burmese Catfish Curry Soup)]()
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
![Spaghetti Aglio e Olio]()
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
![Soft-boiled-eggs]()
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
![Farfalle with Smoked Salmon and Cream Sauce]()
Farfalle with Smoked Salmon and Cream Sauce
February 23, 2019
![Short Rib Rendang]()
Short Rib Rendang
February 01, 2019
![Cacio e Pepe]()
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
![Burmese Garlic Noodles Recipe - See Kyat Kyauk-Swe with Crispy Garlic Oil]()
Burmese Garlic Noodles Recipe - See Kyat Kyauk-Swe with Crispy Garlic Oil
Authentic Burmese Garlic Noodles These Burmese fried garlic noodles (See Kyat Kyauk-Swe) are a beloved street food dish featuring wonton…
July 21, 2018
![Kiam Chai (Pickled Mustard Greens) Soup]()
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)]()
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
![Spaghetti with Broccoli, Garlic, and Olive Oil]()
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]()
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
![Creamy Chicken Pasta]()
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
![Blackened Brussels Sprouts]()
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
![Fujian-style Stir-Fried Noodles]()
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
Written by Will Chiong who lives and works in New York building useful things.