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The chicken bouillon, though optional, adds a hint of umami and a richness that you won’t get otherwise.

If you have time, chill the pork belly uncovered for a few hours, which will dry out the meat a bit and make it easier to slice.

Don’t call this compote jam, but it would be quite fine on toast.

This sweet, creamy, and simple recipe hits all the classic flavor profiles.

If you’ve never made posole, this is a good starter recipe.

Looking for a throw-together app that seems way fancier than it is? Look no further than this gussied-up goat cheese situation.

Use any leftover herb syrup from this recipe in dressings or marinades.

This very lemony curd is made with whole eggs instead of just the yolks, which gives it an extra-light texture.

If you opt for canned instead of dried beans in this recipe, they won’t be quite as creamy, but you’ll save yourself some time.

Oaxaca is known for its moles, and there are countless types. This recipe features dried red chiles and is often served with poultry.

It isn’t often we demolish an entire bowl of something without once suspecting that it was vegan.

Roasting the vegetables, along with a trio of umami-rich ingredients (miso, mushrooms, and kombu), give this meat-free broth a deep, satisfying flavor.

If you don’t want or didn’t have time to soak the black-eyed peas overnight, just power-soak them.

For the best springy texture that won’t fall apart when tossed, look for soba noodles that contain a blend of wheat and buckwheat.

We would eat pretty much anything topped with mashed potatoes.

You might see some flecks of sumac even after you’ve strained the syrup. Leave it. It will only make this refreshing soda more attractive.

Sloppy Joes made of...tofu! This would also make a killer taco filling.

If gochujang hasn’t made it to your pantry yet, you can use any miso.

There’s no substitute for quince, which is closely related to apples and pears. If you can’t find it fresh, look for a high-quality quince jam from a Middle Eastern market.

This chicken and rice soup has everything we're craving, plus a big handful of crushed peanuts on top.

A creamy, flavorful noodle soup that you'll crave all year—the secret's in the laksa paste.

A restorative, Japanese-inspired chicken soup with only 10 ingredients.

If you make the stock ahead of time for this chicken recipe, the fat will solidify when chilled so it’s easy to lift off.

Olive oil–packed tuna can get pricey; we also recommend using deboned canned sardines for this pasta recipe.