Rather than breaded and fried as you might expect croquettes to be, these are something more akin to a seared chicken salad patty.
Just like the state fair, minus the crowds.
This comforting cheeseburger-inspired pasta from Kiano Moju is bolstered by berbere spice.
This cake was created from thrift and was supposedly named after its appearance, which reminded people of the muddy Mississippi River bottom.
The clams’ natural briny sweetness serves as a surprising foil for the tender fritter batter—just be sure to pull off the tough outer coating of the siphon.
This sauce is slightly magical. The texture cloaks pasta much like a traditional meat sauce does, and the flavors are deep and rich, but it’s actually vegan!
An espresso-and-cumin-spiked rub (or brine) gives this smoked chicken impressive flavor.
Leftover rotisserie chicken finds new purpose in this endlessly comforting dish.