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The Cubano’s cuter cousin, the Media Noche was sold as a late-night snack in Havana’s cafés. Calling for the same blend of sweet-cured ham, Swiss cheese, and pickles, it works best with juicier cuts of pork—though what really sets it apart is the egg-rich Pan de Media Noche.

How can you look at this and not crave brisket tacos?

Homemade harissa is simpler to make than you might think, and packs a flavorful punch on swordfish.

Add sweetness and spice to a simple chicken dinner with a few spoonfuls of chile jam.

Tender, tangy, and accented with just a hint of bourbon, these slow-cooker–cooked ribs are messy, saucy, and perfect for devouring over a long weekend.

Cognac, cream, curry powder, and clarified butter all combine to make an intoxicating sauce for this heritage recipe for pan-seared ham steaks.

Scallops: so meaty and delicious and yet so easy to overcook. That’s why we sear these on only one side, preserving the meltingly tender, near-raw texture on the other end.

This is a simple recipe that tends to impress. These elegant roulades are surprisingly easy to make and will get you a standing ovation at the dinner table. Take a bow, as you're giving everyone a nice dose of brain protection thanks to the vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, fiber, and phytonutrients found in the watercress and collards. If you can’'t locate fresh figs, swap in two thinly sliced ripe pears, and feel free to swap out the collards for kale.

The surface of this hand-cut Italian burger will be seared and crisp, the inside medium-rare.

Buttery scallops and smoky bacon are balanced by sweet peas and lively mint in this 22-minute dinner.

Roasted broccoli and seitan add bulk to this vegan burger from Tyler Kord, chef at cult favorite sandwich shop No. 7 Sub in New York City.

Bacon lends a smoky depth while dates become a naturally sweet glaze for this simple, crowd-pleasing side.

Green juice provides a fresh sauce for this light and healthy fish dish.

Blister leeks to transform the crunchy, spicy veggie into something soft and smoky.

This open-faced sandwich works just as well as a salad if you’re not feeling the bread.

Roasted and sweetly caramelized cipolline onions balance a pleasantly bitter radicchio salad in this simple and elegant steak dinner.

Homemade hoisin serves as both a marinade and a sauce to punch up these bone-in pork chops.

This easy steak dinner is made with only three ingredients, but is full of rich, satisfying flavor.

Citrus segments get saucy in our play on duck à l’orange.

Spaghetti squash plays the part of rice noodles in this take on a Vietnamese noodle bowl.