10 Dishes You Loved in October
These were the 10 dishes you loved the most in October.
Photo by Linda Xiao1/10Basic Bulgogi
Cutting the meat into very thin strips allows it to absorb the hot-sweet-salty marinade in minutes, not hours.
Peden + Munk2/10Fusilli alla Vodka with Basil and Parmesan
Make sure the vodka cooks for a full minute or two to evaporate all the booziness.
Gentl & Hyers3/10Mushroom and Burrata Lasagnette
Listen, this dish is indulgent and makes a bit more than two responsible adults should finish in one sitting. But for crying out loud, live a little. (And anyway, the kale keeps it virtuous.)
Nicole Franzen4/10Seared Mushrooms with Garlic and Thyme
Our idea of magic mushrooms is crisp, golden (legal) substances with the power to lend a bass note of flavor to grain salads, turn a piece of ricotta toast into a meal, or stand alone as a savory side.
Annabel Mehran5/10Buttery Cayenne Pecans
The low oven temp and long bake time allow these nuts to take on rich flavor without burning.
Photo by Alex Lau6/10Tacos al Pastor
Grilling the pork over low heat gives the marinade time to caramelize and mingle with the rendering fat. It’s the stuff crispy bits are made of.
Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne, Prop Styling by Alexandra Massillon7/10The BA Smash Burger
Ground chuck is a great all-purpose, buy-it-anywhere choice for burgers. But if you want to get ambitious and blend, say, chuck with ground short rib or brisket, we say go for it.
Linda Xiao8/10Pan-Roasted Chicken with Pineapple-Chile Glaze
Coming soon to a kitchen near you: an escapist fantasy set under the sun, starring spicy-fruity glazed chicken. (Spoiler alert: Your opinion of pineapple could change forever.)
Alex Lau9/10BA's Best Apple Cider Doughnuts
These sugared doughnuts are craggy and crunchy on the outside, tender and moist on the inside. Apple butter (not sauce!) is key to their texture and flavor; look for it alongside jams and jellies in the supermarket, or at farmers’ markets, or make your own.
Alex Lau10/10Real Pumpkin Spice Latte
If you’re in a hurry, you can use very strong coffee instead of the espresso, and warmed half and half or cream instead of the steamed milk.