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To make chitranna, which translates to “mixed rice" in Kannada, bright yellow rice, colored with turmeric, is sautéed in oil that's been seasoned with black mustard seeds, curry leaves, chile, the umami-rich spice asafetida, and urad dal and chana dal, two lentils that add a nutty taste and crunchy texture. The dish is finally garnished with fried peanuts, grated coconut, cilantro, and a generous amount of lemon juice, resulting in a symphony of savory, sour, sweet, spicy, and herbaceous notes.

Palya is a classic South Indian recipe usually composed of a single vegetable chopped into bite-size pieces and sautéed in oil that has been seasoned with black mustard seeds, asafetida, chile, and curry leaves. The dish is then finished with lemon juice, grated coconut, and cilantro. This same preparation is referred to by different names such as thoran or poriyal depending on which state in South India you are in. Seasonal produce is preferred, but the combination makes even the saddest of vegetables at the back of your fridge sing. 

Juicy ripe peaches, raw sweet corn, and roasted peanuts come together in this peak summer snack—a perfect way to refresh after a day in the sun.

Growing up, my mum would make these moong dal dosas often. I love their vibrant green color, but they're also deeply flavorful and extremely nutritious, thanks to the mung beans and spinach. 

The zest and juice of lime and lemon deliver a simple but powerful flavor-packed punch to this everyday staple.

In Brigid Washington's home country of Trinidad and Tobago, this garlicky eggplant dish, known colloquially as baigan or melongene, isn’t considered a recipe because all it requires is a low flame, a handful of garlic cloves, a generous dash of curry powder, and eggplant.

This adaptable Thai salad with beef, aromatics, and plenty of herbs and lime juice is as spicy as it is bright.

A little bit of prep work has a big payoff—a tasty, versatile lunch just waiting for its gochujang-lime dressing.

These sautéed tomatoes are rich, silky, and endlessly versatile. 

This recipe is Tyna Hoang's homage to Hanoi’s classic Chả Cá Lã Vọng, a dish of fried fish seasoned with turmeric, shrimp paste, and dill that’s served over vermicelli with lots of herbs and nước chấm, a fish sauce dressing. Her simplified version is married with the summer roll for a quick and refreshing nod to an otherwise perfect traditional recipe. In Vietnam, summer roll dishes are usually served deconstructed with platters of crisp greens, herbs, and accoutrements so guests can assemble their own rolls (post COVID-19, of course).

Make a double batch and keep this spicy-sweet blend on hand for all grilled meats and vegetables.

These impossibly creamy and saucy one-pot lima beans are richly flavored from smoked turkey tail.

Getting a porterhouse steak to a blushing, consistent medium-rare is a feat—but the key is to keep it moving.

Sometimes the best meat in the butcher’s case isn’t beef. Pork shoulder steaks are fatty and flavorful.

This version of bulgogi is ideal for home grilling, featuring scored and marinated boneless short ribs that get cooked right on the grate.

Grilled corn tends to get dried out, but when you let it steam in a cooler, the kernels burst when you bite into them.

Supremely beefy, not outrageously expensive, and fast-cooking, skirt steak is our favorite steak of all.

The umami-rich lacquer on this steak works its magic to create an über-savory capital-C Crust akin to the bark beloved by barbecue enthusiasts.

Don’t let fish intimidate you on the grill. Cutting it into wide planks makes it easy to flip.

This barbecue chicken has the crackliest, stickiest skin.

Brad Leone’s crispy grilled chicken is glazed in funky-sweet fermented garlic honey.

Toss your unripe summer peaches and plums with herbs, scallions, and a vinegary dressing inspired by the Chinese dish lao hu cai.

As in: Spoon it on grilled meats, fish, or vegetables. You can’t lose.

Let the dressed tomatoes sit an hour or so before serving so they can soak up maximum flavor.