Asian

In this wafu pasta recipe from author Sonoko Sakai, the only cooking involved is boiling spaghetti.

From author Sonoko Sakai, this Japanese omelet is distinguished by its fluffy layers, with a touch of sweetness from maple syrup.

This tadka-topped focaccia is loaded with crispy curry leaves, black mustard seeds, white sesame seeds, and dried red chiles.

Khao niaow ma muang, or steamed coconut sticky rice with ripe mango, is a classic in Thai cuisine—and you can make it at home.

This easy roast duck makes for a lovely holiday centerpiece—it’s also pretty easy to cook.

These brownies feature a delightful combo of warm spices, black tea, and strong coffee.

I make these twisted yeast doughnuts with a veil of maple icing and a generous shower of crispy fried Spam bits.

This version of buko pie, a classic Filipino dessert, paints the flaky bottom crust with a coat of cherry jam, while a crunchy cinnamon-kissed crumble sits on top.

Serving something spicy? Keep your cool with this easy Indian raita.

The perfect condiment to serve with roast chicken, kebabs, pappadam, and more.

Tangy caramelized kimchi adds much appreciated acidity to an Italian classic. This version will soon become your new favorite. 

Filled with poached shrimp and fresh mango, these Vietnamese-style spring rolls are a surefire crowd-pleaser.

Tom yum is traditionally found in soup form, but this inspired version turns it into a tangy sauce served with lightly seared scallops.

This recipe swaps out the traditional tofu for eggplant, which has a similar soft texture but absorbs the rich flavors of the sauce even more.

These simple stir-fried greens are quickly cooked over high heat in a wok, so that the vegetables remain bright green in color.

You can put kungpao sauce on everything from eel to venison to tofu, but the one of the quickest and most satisfying canvases is shrimp.

This dry-style curry from southern Thailand is characteristically hot and salty, with notes of fresh turmeric, lemongrass, and makrut lime leaf.