Fry
Eggplant Tortas Milanesa
Torta milanesa usually features chicken or pork; this vegetarian version swaps in thin-sliced eggplant, which goes crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside.
By Kendra Vaculin
Crispy Coconutty Zucchini Fritters
Inspired by Indian bhajia, these actually crispy fritters feature a hint of coconut for a subtle sweetness.
By Zaynab Issa
Everything-Spice Fish With Tomato Salad
Hit all the notes of a fully loaded bagel—complete with tangy yogurt taking the place of cream cheese—with this crispy fish cutlet.
By Asha Loupy
Cheese-Cracker-Crusted Chicken
Thought there was no way to upgrade juicy, crispy cutlets? These thighs dredged in cheese crackers and paired with an herby ice-cold salad will change your mind.
By Elena Besser
Crispy Pork Cutlets With Kimchi Slaw
Kimchi adds heft and crunch to the slaw, while a drizzle of the fermenting liquid acts as a punchy dressing—a perfect side for the crunchy pork.
By Kendra Vaculin
Easy Fish Tacos With Spicy Sauce
Keep this 20-minute taco recipe featuring pan-seared fish fillets, a lime-infused slaw, and a creamy, spicy sauce in your back pocket for busy weeknights.
By Rachel Gurjar
Seared Halloumi Cheese and Nectarine Salad
It’s all about the flavor and textural contrast between the salty, seared Halloumi cheese and sweet, juicy nectarines in this peak summer side.
By Zaynab Issa
Pan-Fried Pizza With Peaches and Burrata
Forget cranking up the oven—these adorable little pizzas take only six minutes to cook on the stove.
By Zaynab Issa
Curried Tomato Sandwich
Sandwich your summer tomato bounty between mayo-slathered slices of fried bread sizzled in curry powder.
By Zaynab Issa
Breakfast Smash Burgers
These spiced lamb burgers prove anything can be breakfast when you put an egg on it.
By Devonn Francis
Green Hummus With Sizzled Dolmades
This greener-than-green hummus is no side dip—the crisp dolmades on top turn it into a full meal.
By Christian Reynoso
Blistered Cherry Tomato Toast
Turn summer’s bounty into a full meal with some blistered cherry tomatoes, cooling yogurt, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze piled on top of fried bread.
By Rachel Gurjar
Dad’s Hamburger Sandwich
When is a hamburger a sandwich? When it’s stacked with a fried egg, pickled red onions, and special sauce, between two buttered pieces of white bread.
By Scott Clark
BA’s Best Chicken Parm
We deconstructed every aspect of this iconic dish to bring you our ideal version. No more sad, soggy, mediocre outcomes allowed!
By Molly Baz
Crispy Mushroom Quesadillas
Oyster and maitake mushrooms are a textural delight, taking on the texture of braised, shredded meat when cooked.
By Chris Morocco
Crunchy Coconut-Sesame Shrimp With Spicy Lime Mayo
Treat your shrimp to a roll in shredded coconut and sesame seeds for a gloriously crispy coating.
By Asha Loupy
Kuku Kadoo
Serve this spring-y Persian kuku, full of tender leeks and zucchini, with warm flatbread or on a sandwich.
By Andy Baraghani
Smoky and Crunchy Peas With Creamy Nuoc Cham
Sour-salty-spicy nuoc cham goes creamy thanks to a handful of toasted cashews and a blender. Spoon the sauce over blistered peas or just about any other vegetable.
By Andy Baraghani
Pork and Kimchi Dumplings
These little parcels have a juicy pork and kimchi filling, crispy bottoms, and the words “weekend cooking project” written all over them.
By Christina Chaey