Slicked and Spicy Lamb Noodles
Inspired by Xi’an Famous Foods’ popular cumin lamb noodles, this weeknight pasta is all about creating deep flavor in as little time as possible. As in the classic Northern Chinese dish, we deploy a similarly heavy hand of cumin, but complement it here with frizzled shallots and caramelized tomato paste for an added touch of sweetness.
Kimchi Fried Rice With Broccoli
With leftover rice, a jar of kimchi, some scallions, and a head of broccoli, you can make a flavor-packed fried rice that comes together in a flash. Don’t discard the stalks or leaves of the broccoli as you prep—they add flavor, texture, and substance. Small sliced stems will cook at the same rate as the more delicate parts.
Caramel Apple Snacking Cake
This cake represents the best parts of the classic sweet-and-sticky fall treat served on a stick—all while being so much easier to eat. Grated apples are key to keeping the cake ultra-moist and almost custardy. And while peeling them first might seem like a waste of time, removing that waxy outer layer actually makes the apples faster and easier to grate.
Tomatoes With Creamy Feta
If you’re looking for a new way to celebrate peak summer heirlooms, let this be it. Ripe slices of juicy tomatoes meet a creamy feta-yogurt sauce that plays well with nearly any fruit or vegetable. The rich feta-yogurt condiment can easily be scaled up and do double duty dip for a crudités platter.