An enticing example of just how exquisite Middle Eastern food is. And, for the uninitiated, it’s the perfect vehicle for trying sumac, a tangy red spice that flaunts a tartness much like lemon.
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- 10 M
- 2 H, 30 M
- 0
Henry Tsai, Recipe Tester
A list of all the recipes Henry Tsai has tested.
Hoppin John
A harbinger of good fortune traditionally consumed on New Year’s Day in the South, this classic has us wanting to indulge in it each and every day before New Year’s, and not just for luck.
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- 30 M
- 1 H, 30 M
- 2
Plum Torte
One taste and you’ll understand why this is the most popular recipe from The New York Times. A new American classic.
- 15 M
- 1 H, 30 M
- 56
Baked Mushrooms in Foil Packets
Embarrassingly easy. Enticingly aromatic. And unbelievably satisfying in terms of that beguiling umami-ness that defines mushrooms. Curious? You should be.
- 10 M
- 40 M
- 7
Vinegar Barbecue Sauce
This tangy vinegar-based barbecue sauce, typical of eastern Carolina-style ‘cue, is exactly what you want—nay, need—for anything you pull from your smoker or grill.
- 5 M
- 10 M
- 10
Tarragon Chicken
Tarragon chicken. A French classic for a reason. And no one but you needs to know just how easily it comes together.
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- 25 M
- 1 H, 15 M
- 2
Pain d’Épi
David finally learns to make pain d’epi, the loaf of bread that he’s been lusting after for decades, and finds it to be easy peasy.
- 15 M
- 2 H, 15 M
- 20
Maple Caramel Corn
No need to ever reach for that boxed or bagged popcorn. And the recipe itself is better than any Cracker Jack prize.
- 15 M
- 1 H
- 2
Middle Eastern Chicken Thighs
Fast. Flavorful. And flaunting just enough Middle Eastern flair to intrigue but not frighten anyone. Even kids. Swear.
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- 25 M
- 45 M
- 0
Red Cooked Pork
A Chinese classic that you can make at home with fewer ingredients and less fuss than you’d ever imagine.
- 35 M
- 2 H
- 4