Nut Free
Shamey Momos (Vegetable Momos)
A blend of tofu, bok choy, and shiitake mushrooms make for light and delicious dumplings.
By Lobsang Wangdu and Yolanda O'Bannon
Ants Climbing a Tree (Sichuan Braised Pork and Vermicelli Noodles)
There are no insects in this Sichuan noodle dish; the name refers to the way the bits of pork cling to the noodles.
By Diana Kuan
Mousse al Cioccolato (Chocolate Mousse)
This dairy-free chocolate mousse is made with just two ingredients—dark chocolate and eggs—and can easily be transformed into a rich flourless chocolate cake.
By Benedetta Jasmine Guetta
Passover Chocolate Mousse Cake
What makes the cake so special is its texture. The egg whites make the base of the cake fluffy and the top of the cake gets richness and creaminess from yolks.
By Benedetta Jasmine Guetta
Hainanese Chicken Rice
After poaching the bird for Hainanese chicken rice, the stock is used to steam the rice and make the soup. The chicken is served with a delicious dipping sauce.
By Tony Tan
Char Siu (Barbecue Pork)
The secret to this simple Chinese barbecue pork recipe lies in the marinade and basting the pork while it’s roasting.
By Tony Tan
Sherry and Vermouth
This two-ingredient cocktail is best served over a nice, large chunk of ice.
By Natasha David
Love Language
This refreshing summer cocktail is finished with a bright and briny pickled green tomato.
By Natasha David
Fish-Fragrant Eggplant With Minced Pork
Give the humble eggplant the attention it deserves with a rich and spicy sauce.
By Jeremy Pang
Lanzhou Chile Oil
This easy-to-savor chile oil is traditionally made with a specific chile, èr jīngtiáo.
By Brandon Jew
3 Fruits of the Earth
Heilongjiang in Northeast China does not have a huge repertoire of famous recipes, but this eggplant preparation should put it on the map.
By Carolyn Phillips
Salted Plum Steamed Fish
You can use any white-fleshed fish for this flexible recipe, although pomfret, sea bass, and snapper are the best.
By Diana Zheng
Spicy Unstuffed Pasta Shells With Roasted Garlic and Chèvre
Roasted garlic is one of just five ingredients that make this hearty baked pasta oh-so-good, with oh-so-little effort.
By Holly Erickson and Natalie Mortimer
Slow-Cooked Eggplant With Lemon and Fennel Seeds
Use this master formula as your guide—but feel free to get creative with the add-ins. A dried chile? Sure! A few sprigs of herbs from your windowsill? Why not?
By Claire Saffitz
Pastéis de Nata (Custard Tarts)
Pastéis de nata have a melt-in-the-mouth, fragile, flaky crust and a not-too-sweet custard that is caramelized and darkened in spots.
By Leandro Carreira
Spam and Perilla Kimbap
This salty-sweet kimbap—filled with maple-candied spam and herbaceous perilla leaves—is wonderful in a packed lunch or even at a picnic.
By Eric Kim
Crispy Curried Chicken Cutlets With a Lot of Cabbage
Eric Kim’s ultra-crispy curried chicken cutlets and cabbage slaw come together for a delicious and easy weeknight dinner.
By Eric Kim
Hong Kong Egg Tarts
To make classic Hong Kong egg tarts, fill flaky pastry shells—or store-bought dough—with a vanilla-scented custard and bake until just set.
By Andrew Wong
Sherry Colada
This 5% ABV sherry colada is incredibly tasty and still has wonderful complex flavors that keep it from being candy.
By Derek Brown