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In this classic coconut layer cake, coconut makes an appearance three different ways.

This is the definition of minimalist Thai cooking. The steam not only gently cooks the fish until just tender but also creates an instant, complex sauce from a handful of basic ingredients. Scoring the fish's flesh allows more of the flavor to season the fish and facilitates faster steaming. The fish is cooked on a plate that fits inside the steamer, to catch the juices.

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Sip this beefy, faintly sweet, broth as is, or to make it even heartier, simmer diced root vegetables and/or little pastas in it.

Summer isn't the only time to enjoy sticky ribs-these baby backs! Showered with citrus zest, these also work well in winter.

This is a great, easy weeknight cake recipe. Use the freshest berries for a summertime treat, plus buttermilk makes for a super moist crumb.

One sip, and you'll understand why this juice recipe is called "green machine."

Unctuous and spicy roasted eggplant, a favorite of chef Yotam Ottolenghi, makes a flavorful dish unto itself. Add an herb-flecked bulgur salad topped with yogurt, and the result is a stunning vegetarian main course.

This recipe has everything you want in a meal: beans, rice, chicken. Done. Learn how to make this recipe and more in our online cooking class with Sur la Table.