Roast Chicken With Harissa and Schmaltz

Berbere is a spicy chile blend that has floral and sweet notes from coriander and cardamom, and when it’s paired with a honey glaze, it sets these wings apart from anything else you’ve ever had.

An espresso-and-cumin-spiked rub (or brine) gives this smoked chicken impressive flavor.

This is one of the best fried chickens ever. From southern Thailand, gai hat yai is known for its crispy skin, great aromatics, and super juicy meat.

Rather than breaded and fried as you might expect croquettes to be, these are something more akin to a seared chicken salad patty.

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!

Fufu is a dish that has been passed down through many generations and is seen as a symbol of Ghanaian identity and heritage. Making fufu traditionally is a very laborious task; this recipe mimics some of that hard work but with a few home-cook hacks that make for a far easier time.

A pinch of sugar in the spice rub ensures picture-perfect grill marks with layers of flavor.

Serve these as you would falafel: in a pita, on top of a salad, or as a snack with a dip.