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)
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
Chili Crisp Pasta
I like this recipe because it requires zero prep, and is an exciting and tasty option that is vegetarian. It also can be quite suitable for…
June 05, 2024
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 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 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
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
February 23, 2019
Short Rib Rendang
February 01, 2019
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.