Dairy Free
Tomato Aguachile
Juicy peak-season tomatoes make the perfect plant-based swap for aguachile.
By Shilpa Uskokovic
Kimchi Bloody Mary
The kimchi brine is the secret hero here; just a splash of it brightens the cocktail while deepening it with a little funky je ne sais quoi.
By Irene Yoo
Pan-Fried Turmeric Bread (Kubez Kimaaj)
Kubez bread, a.k.a. kimaaj, is an Arabic flatbread or pita bread. It’s a staple in the Middle East used as an accompaniment for various dishes or as a wrap.
By Sami Tamimi
Kimchi Gim Bugak (Fried Seaweed Chips)
Bugak is the ideal light beer snack: It’s crunchy, salty, and the fresher it’s made, the better. Thin sheets of kimchi add an extra spicy savory layer.
By Irene Yoo
Crushed Lentils With Tahini & Soft-Boiled Eggs
Garlic and chile are what really make this das medames sing, while hearty cumin, fresh cilantro, tomato, and tahini pile on layers of flavors.
By Sami Tamimi
Sheet-Pan Sausage With Corn, Peach, and Cucumber Salad
This summery sheet-pan dinner celebrates the bounty of the season and couldn't be simpler to make. Chorizo plays nicely with the salad, thanks to its spice.
By Alexis deBoschnek
Frijoles de la Olla Ramen (Mexican Stewed Beans)
Traditionally, this Mexican staple is simmered for hours in an olla, or clay pot. You can achieve a similar result by using canned beans and instant ramen.
By Peter J. Kim
Smoky Tofu Shakshuka
This vegan version of the classic North African scramble uses soft silken tofu instead of eggs without any sacrifice of flavor.
By Yasmin Khan
Zucchini, Pea, and Bulgur Pilaf
This fragrant salad uses bulgur wheat as its base, an endlessly versatile, slightly chewy grain that’s very popular throughout the eastern Mediterranean.
By Yasmin Khan
Slow-Smoked Chicken
An espresso-and-cumin-spiked rub (or brine) gives this smoked chicken impressive flavor.
By Joe Carroll and Nick Fauchald
Gourmet’s Classic Ratatouille
Summer’s best produce cooked into one vibrant, silky, flavor-packed dish.
By Kemp Minifie and The Gourmet Test Kitchen
Spice-Grilled Pork Chops
A pinch of sugar in the spice rub ensures picture-perfect grill marks with layers of flavor.
By Cheryl Alters Jamison and Bill Jamison
Chorizo Cauliflower
A plant-based spin on chorizo to put toward tacos, quesadillas, and more.
By Andrea Aliseda
Angel Hair Bibimguksu
Gochujang creates a sauce that delivers the perfect balance of spice, tang, and sweetness.
By Sarah Ahn and Nam Soon Ahn
Ta’ameya (Fava Bean Fritters)
Serve these as you would falafel: in a pita, on top of a salad, or as a snack with a dip.
By Hawa Hassan
Lobia Karahi (Red Kidney Beans With Tomatoes)
This simple dish of beans simmered in a spicy sauce is found in every corner food stall in Peshawar, Pakistan.
By Maryam Jillani
Passion Fruit Olive Oil Cake
A plush olive oil cake swirled with tangy passion fruit curd.
By Kathryn Pauline
Smoked Mackerel Udon
Chewy noodles, tinned fish, and hardy greens in an umami broth.
By Becca Millstein and Vilda Gonzalez
Spicy Honey Orange Shrimp (Xiang La Fengmi Xia)
A satisfying weeknight dinner from Tiffy Chen. Serve with rice or noodles.
By Tiffy Chen
Kung Pao Chicken
The salty, sweet, sour, spicy flavors of classic kung pao are easy to create at home. Let this recipe show you how.
By Diana Kuan