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It's That Simple

Nearly any vegetable can benefit from this classic Korean treatment.

Hana Asbrink

Chef Meherwan Irani on the two-ingredient mixture that makes almost everything taste better.

Sonia Chopra

Forget “love”: All you need is milk, acid, and salt.

Jarrett Melendez

Simmer kreplach in broth or crisp them and serve with mustard.

Hannah Selinger

They also make a great “I-definitely-did-NOT-forget-Valentine’s-Day” gift.

Lisa Ruland

The satisfying chew of mochi + tofu’s soft quiver.

Chihiro Tomioka

Hiyayakko is joyful, decadent, endlessly customizable, and no-cook too.

Katie Okamoto

Just because it comes packed in water doesn’t mean you can’t get it golden brown.

Sarah Jampel

Good for dinner at home now, great for (eventual) potlucks in the future.

Hana Asbrink

Some people think of them as vegetable pâtés or dips; I think of them as smearable salads.

Benjamin Kemper

This beloved Chilean dish has squash, spaghetti, and beans—what more do you want?

Miska Lewis

These Italian vegetable fritters can be made from any kind of vegetable and baked, shallow-fried, or deep-fried.

Marianna Cerini

Grace Kelly

The fastest route to making salty, fatty, cured salmon at home. 

Amy Rosen

Zaynab Issa

Anna Gass

They look like truffles, but they're smoother, chewier, and more voluptuous.

Leticia Moreinos Schwartz

Jarrett Melendez

The Thanksgiving equivalent of hair of the dog.

Grant Melton

Nadiya Hussein’s version requires only three ingredients (which is about all I have energy for).

Sarah Jampel

Matt Horn

Fragrant, spicy, salty, and nutty, kitaba can be eaten on its own or used as the base for soups and stews.

Jessica Alves

Amber Lee

My grandma's simple sauce goes with practically everything.

Jenny Liao