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A summer-inspired take on Thai sweet chili sauce with fresh peaches pairs perfectly with simply grilled scallops for an easy appetizer.

The marinade for these “simple but sublime” grilled pork steaks is packed with tons of Thai flavors anchored by garlic, cilantro, and white peppercorns.

Juicy summer melon with a salty-sweet crunchy bacon topping makes for a low-effort but universally crowd-pleasing appetizer.

Tomatoes are the perfect match for the acidic, sweet, and slightly-funky dressing that tops this bright, wonderfully herbaceous salad. 

Sweet, spicy, and aromatic, these vibrantly delicious galangal-and-lemongrass–marinated beef skewers are a Cambodian street food staple. 

Pan-fried or deep-fried, battered or braised, simmered or steamed, tempeh can do it all.

Toasty, nutty fried tempeh coated in a caramelized spice paste—plus lots of vegetables for good measure.

Deep-fried splendor.

Tangy, spicy, and herbaceous, tuk trey ping poh is a versatile Khmer condiment that’s great served with any protein and as a dipping sauce and a base for soups and curries. Make extra!

The best part about grilling ground chicken is that you can mix in as much garlic, herbs, and spices as you wish. (Also, cheese!)

Take sweet, juicy melon into the realm of dinner with a hit of Taiwanese black vinegar. (Chile crisp, fish sauce, and fried shallots help, too.)

Fried urad dal + spices+ pasta + parm = rich and nutty tadka pasta you can conjure up in less than 30 minutes.

This single skillet, weeknight riff on Diana Yen's favorite Thai rotisserie chicken packs coconut milk, lime juice, and fish sauce for plenty of umami.

Pillowy soft, light, and fluffy, these mantou knots from chef Brandon Jew are a versatile steamed bread dream.

The key to Yasmin Khan’s excellent chana masala? Chickpeas so soft that they melt in your mouth.

Recipe developer Zaynab Issa’s Karak Chai is richer than most cups of tea, thanks to its generous use of evaporated milk and hints of vanilla, cinnamon, and cardamom.  

Steamed bok choy is taken to another level with this veganized take on oyster sauce that packs a big umami punch.

Leave the hassle of deep-frying cauliflower to the restaurants! You’ll still get beautifully crispy florets by popping them into the oven.

We found a home for the less-than-perky carrots and celery in your crisper drawer: this quick and hearty noodle stir-fry.

Rather than tossing your orange peels, add a few to a batch of warming chai for a soothing sick-day (or any-day) beverage.

Fruity and nutty, creamy and crispy, this Filipino sans rival (that’s “unrivaled” in French) is the most beautiful dessert you’ll make this year.

Make it for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, a special occasion, or just because it's delicious.

Social media has not only created a huge customer base for a new group of Filipino pop-up bakeries but provided a platform to watch this evolution of Filipino baking in real time.

The artist talks black vinegar, working with clay, and sustainable mutual aid.