Cookbooks
Sizzling Mushroom and Tofu Sisig
For the full effect, enjoy over a bed of rice with a pint of cold beer.
Rotisserie Chicken Congee
Leftover rotisserie chicken finds new purpose in this endlessly comforting dish.
Hong Kong Egg Scramble
“Soft and pillowy, custardy and light—they were unlike any other scrambled eggs I had experienced before.”
XO Sauce
Developed in the 1980s by a chef in Hong Kong, this sauce is all about umami.
Charred Cabbage With Shrimp Paste Butter
A little shrimp paste goes a long, long, long way in this delicious vegetable dish.
Okonomiyaki Tater Tots
Crispy tots topped with savory-sweet sauce, mayonnaise, furikake, scallion, and katsuobushi.
London Fog Brownies
Yes, brownies can—and should—be made with white chocolate.
Tortellini in Preserved Lemon Brodo
A quick-fix dinner thanks to store-bought tortellini and chicken broth.
Borani Banjan (Afghan-Style Fried Eggplant in Yogurt)
A festive eggplant dish great for gatherings.
Roasted Snap Pea Salad With Yakult-Style Dressing
This crunchy, creamy salad has everything you want for a cookout.
Brussels Sprouts Latkes
Who says latkes have to be potato? Brussels bring a delicious cruciferousness.
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.
Masoub (Banana and Flatbread Pudding)
This quick breakfast or dessert is renowned in Yemen and throughout the Arabian Peninsula.
Sfouf (Semolina Turmeric Cake)
Semolina flour and turmeric give this simple cake a sunny hue and nutty flavor.
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.
Nankhatai (Semolina Shortbread)
These cookies are gently sweetened and perfect with a cup of tea.
8 Cookbooks We’re Loving This Month
Our editors cooked up spicy orange shrimp, tuna melt nachos, and passion fruit olive oil cake.
Passion Fruit Olive Oil Cake
A plush olive oil cake swirled with tangy passion fruit curd.
Passion Fruit Curd
Tangy and sunny, this curd can be made with either fresh or frozen pulp.
Smoked Mackerel Udon
Chewy noodles, tinned fish, and hardy greens in an umami broth.