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This Indian tomato soup gets its rich, creamy texture and flavor from coconut milk and ghee. Scoop it up with good crusty bread or pour it over rice for a filling meal.
Don’t confuse Midwestern chicken and noodles with soup. This dish features juicy hunks of chicken in a roux-thickened gravy with chewy, homemade egg noodles, all served over fluffy mashed potatoes.
Even if you're not typically an early riser, enjoying a great breakfast can put a positive spin on your morning. To help with that, we've gathered some of our favorite sweet and savory recipes that are totally worth getting up early for—from tender pancakes and baked goods to regional favorites and comfort classics.
Chorba frik, a thick, hearty soup popular in Algeria and Tunisia, is made with tender lamb or beef, chickpeas, cracked freekeh, warm spices, and generous handfuls of cilantro.
Le Creuset and Staub are heavily marked down at Williams Sonoma’s sale, so we asked Serious Eats editors to pick their favorite deals. They’re eyeing Dutch ovens, baking dishes, and more for up to 47% off.
After years of use, the Ratio Six coffee maker still produces incredible drip coffee. Here’s why we highly recommend it.
Make the best bar snack ever—fried pickles with bacon-ranch—at home with this recipe.
This delightfully crunchy side salad features crisp shredded carrots, plump raisins, and pistachios, all tossed with a creamy citrusy dressing.
The Lodge cast iron enamel Dutch oven has been my go-to for over 10 years and happens to be our budget Dutch oven pick. It’s sturdy, maintains heat well, and is on sale for $80.
Growing up in Pakistan, I had grown tired of familial expectations, especially around the Eid holidays. I moved to London and was looking for a chance at a new life, but I ended up reconnecting with the spirit of my childhood Eid celebrations when I introduced my new friends to the holiday and the celebratory foods.
These tender, juicy lamb meatballs are packed with garlic, spices, and bright fresh herbs.
Often referred to as Moroccan semolina biscuits, harcha are faintly sweet and nutty tasting flatbreads. They require just one bowl to make and mere minutes to cook.
We tested 10 ramekins, using them to make soufflés and eggs en cocotte. Our six favorites were versatile and elegant. Bonus points if they stacked nicely.
A collection of Irish and Irish-inspired recipes to make for St. Patrick's Day.
This easy, foolproof way to shred chicken requires just one bowl—and will shave time and effort off your dinner prep.
An Irish favorite, colcannon combines potatoes and simmered greens into a hearty mash.
After tasting our way through 10 plain yogurts—including Dannon, Trader Joe’s, and Brown Cow—we found an overall winner that we'd happily pair with our granola, turn into dip, or just eat plain.
Rolling knife sharpeners offer a more foolproof way to sharpen knives at home. We tested one of the most popular rolling knife sharpeners to see if we recommend it.
This phyllo-wrapped dessert features a filling of pistachio cream, tahini, pistachios, and toasted kataifi, baked until golden and dipped in chocolate, with a sprinkle of roasted pistachios
Replace your salad croutons with toasted breadcrumbs for a restaurant-level salad.
Goetta, Cincinnati’s signature meat-and-oat breakfast loaf, is called a sausage, but it’s really more of a meatloaf. In this version, pork, oats, and spices are cooked into a thick porridge and then cooled into a sliceable solid. Slices are then pan-fried until caramelized and crunchy on the outside and still creamy in the center.
Lodge cast iron skillets, grill pans, and Dutch ovens have topped our reviews for years. We rounded up eight deals under $50 that are worth grabbing, including a writer-loved cast iron griddle and a bread oven.
We tested 13 gift baskets, including cocktail kits and luxe chocolate packages. And the top four would make an excellent gift for the food lover in your life.
Basmati is a fragrant, tender, fluffy rice variety with a delicate nutty aroma prized throughout South Asia, the Middle East, and beyond. Its ability to absorb flavors and its long slender grains makes it ideal for a variety of rice-based dishes, including biryani, tahdig, kedegree, and Nigerian jollof rice.
Colombia's arepa de huevo is an ultra-crispy fried corn-flour cake with an egg tucked inside. This recipe offers step-by-step instructions on making them at home.
Endlessly customizable, pani puri are crisp puffed shells filled with an assortment of savory, tangy, sweet, and crunchy toppings and flavorful "waters." While traditionally served as a street snack in India, they’re a great crowd-pleasing bite that’s very simple to prepare at home.
This $15 OXO serrated knife is an essential in any kitchen. I’ve been using it for over 10 years, and it glides through fruit and slices crusty bread like a pro.
These juicy, tender honey-mustard pork chops are incredibly easy to make., require minimal prep, and can be on the table in less than 45 minutes. Plus: It comes together in a single skillet.
We made dozens of drinks with the Cumulus to find out if it was worth its high price tag—and if its instant cold brew was any good.
The Guinness-chocolate sheet cake is incredibly moist and rich, with a deep chocolate flavor that’s complemented by the beer’s malty, tangy undertones. Topped with a malted vanilla frosting, it’s a delicious celebration-worthy dessert.
Qatayef is one of the most iconic desserts of the Ramadan season in the Levant. These yeasted pancakes are cooked on a flattop griddle or in a skillet until golden on one side with light air pockets throughout. They’re then filled with cheese or spiced walnuts and raisins, folded into a crescent shape, fried until crispy and golden, then finally dipped in orange blossom syrup right before serving.
We tested 10 brands of dish soap, examining their grease-removing power and overall efficacy. We found two favorites that get dishes squeaky clean.
Made with mashed ripe bananas and speckled with toasted walnuts, these banana bread pancakes are tender, moist, and taste just like the classic snacking cake.
One-pan chicken dinners, curries, braises, and beans galore—that's what the Serious Eats staff is cooking at home this month. Oh, and don't worry—we didn't forget the dessert.
Le Creuset is offering big deals on its popular cookware and dinnerware during its March 2025 sale. Save up to 37% on tested favorites like the best Dutch oven, ceramic skillet, stainless steel pans, and more.
Our editors have tested dozens of Japanese knives over the years. Here are some of our top picks, including a fantastic gyuto and sharp santoku.
Infused with the flavor of ham, these crispy, creamy croquetas are a classic of Spain's tapas bars. The key is to use the ideal ratio of flour to milk and to add ham flavor at every opportunity.
These Irish potato pancakes have lacy, crispy edges with fluffy, tender centers. They’re simple to prepare, pair with many different toppings, and are great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Coated in a crisp, airy batter, fried until light golden, then spritzed with malt vinegar, these fish and chips are gloriously crunchy and tender.
Our editors swear by these kitchen cleaning products that tackle grease and grime. Starting at just $10, these cleaning tools include the O-Cedar mop, sponges, and Swedish dishcloths on sale.
We poured and sipped sparkling wine to find the best champagne glasses. We have top picks for tulip and flute styles.
Tofu is not only a great source of protein but is also extremely budget-friendly and readily available in multiple forms. Our favorite easy tofu recipes showcase this plant-based wonder’s remarkable ability to absorb layers of flavors and boundless versatility—from stir-fries to salads.
Marinated in soy sauce, tea, and a mixture of warm spices, tea eggs are a popular sweet and savory snack in many parts of Asia, including Taiwan, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
These chimichangas are loaded with shredded chicken, tomatoes, chiles, and rice. When deep-fried until golden and crisp, and paired with a tart and spicy tomatillo salsa, it’s easy to see why these fried burritos are a Southwestern classic.
Garlicky, cheesy, and slathered in butter, these easy pull-apart garlic knots take just minutes to assemble, and are miles better than most pizzeria versions.
After tasting our way through 12 classic pancake mixes—including Bisquick, King Arthur Baking, and Annie’s—we found an overall winner that we’d be happy to whip up at home.
Slather a slice of brioche with orange marmalade and fragrant almond cream, top it with sliced almonds, then bake it for a breakfast that tastes just like an almond croissant but takes much less time to make.
The Scottish cooking utensil has been around since the 15th century—and its uses go beyond porridge or oatmeal.
We've combined French and American comfort foods to create this baked French onion soup mac and cheese. It's loaded with melty Gruyère and caramelized onions and has a panko–fried onion topping that gets wonderfully crispy and browned when baked.
Freshly popped popcorn dusted in a flavorful DIY honey-mustard dry seasoning mix.
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