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Kiera Wright-Ruiz
Kiera Wright-Ruiz is a writer, recipe developer, and the author of the celebrated picture book, I Want to Be Spaghetti! She has written for publications like the New York Times, Food52, Serious Eats, The Kitchn, and the Japan Times. When not writing, she is probably eating onigiri with her husband and dog somewhere in Tokyo, where she is based.
Sofrito Bolognese
An ex-boyfriend’s mom—who emigrated from Colombia—made the best meat sauce—she would fry sofrito for the base and simply add cooked ground beef, sazón, and jarred tomato sauce. My version is a bit more bougie—it calls for caramelized tomato paste and white wine—but the result is just as good.
Cheese-Stuffed Pork Katsu
Everything you love about katsu (the crispy breading, the juicy meat) with a molten, cheesy center.