Small Bites from Milk Street

Clear ice, mini-whisks, and more.

Bagna Cauda Broccoli

Butter and oil blend in bagna cauda

Tamarind Chickpeas

Brown sugar balances tart tamarind

Salmon Chraimeh

Tender braised salmon in a simple, spicy sauce

By Jenn LaddDecember 11, 2017

Red Lentil and Coconut Milk Soup

Streamlined and punched up, a creamy South-India inspired soup

Potatoes: Boldly Flavored. Crisply Roasted.

A well-seasoned potato is all about the timing

By J.M. HirschDecember 11, 2017

Following the Family Tree of Roman Pastas

Richly cheesy, pungently peppery

By J.M. HirschDecember 11, 2017

Aloha-Style Baby Back Ribs

Hoisin sauce, honey and soy are the best for our ribs' marinade and glaze

By Matthew CardDecember 11, 2017

The Case for Making Flatbread at Home

Born from pizza dough: The delicate puffed pita pocket

By Christopher KimballDecember 11, 2017

Searching For Crumbs. Finding a Meal.

In Spain, great meals are born from crumbs

By Michelle LockeDecember 11, 2017

Thai Stir-Fried Spinach

A flash of sizzle and steam produces amazing stir-fried greens

Lablabi: The Best Soup in the World

A soup that fuels the days and nights of Tunisia

By J.M. HirschDecember 11, 2017

The Hunt for Colombia's Guacamole

In Colombia, searching for a fresher, creamier, tangier take on guacamole

By Jenn LaddDecember 11, 2017

Crispy Sichuan-Chili Chicken

Tongue-tingling fried chicken, with Sichuan inspiration

Updating a Classic from San Francisco's Salad Days

We found the lighter, brighter side of an iconic dressing

By Jenn LaddDecember 11, 2017

Chocolate Cake: No Oven Needed

A simple two-bowl solution to chocolate cake

Sugars, Measured Up

Kitchen Counts

Triple Chocolate. Double Almonds

Nutella-inspired cookies

The New Coconut Cake

Coconut milk simplifies a golden cake from Burma

By Jenn LaddDecember 11, 2017

The New Singapore Sling

Updating a classic cocktail

Gulping for Air

Sloshing your way to better wine.

By Stephen MeuseDecember 11, 2017

Elizabeth Karmel: Easiest Squash Ever

Kitchen Cabinet

Chris Kimball's Book Reviews

Get a taste of what Christopher Kimball is reading at Milk Street.

By Christopher KimballDecember 11, 2017

Orecchiette with Sausage and Chard

Italian sausage, Peppadew peppers and anchovies bring bold flavor to this quick weeknight meal. Sweet or hot Italian sausage work here. Orecchiette, or “little ears,” is a round pasta with that catches sauce with its cup-like shape; if orecchiette isn

Turkish Red Lentil Soup with Aleppo Pepper Oil

This toss-in-the pot lentil soup proves the transformative power of spices, which give hearty lentils potent flavor and heat.

Rice and Peas (Risi e Bisi)

This traditional Venetian dish, usually made in spring when fresh peas are at their best, is similar to risotto but is slightly soupier and not quite as creamy. Short-grain Arborio rice worked best; it has the necessary starch to thicken the cooking l

Miso-Ginger Chicken Salad

This crunchy salad skips the mayo in favor of a tangy, gingery miso-based dressing, with lots of texture from cucumbers and almonds.

Ginger Beef with Rice Noodles and Herbs

You can’t go wrong with Vietnamese-style beef and noodles—but readers tell us that this one is “really more than the sum of its parts.”