Rick’sBirthday Cake

Ingredients: For the Cake: Nonstick spray 1 1/2 cupsDutch-process cocoa powder, sifted, plus more for the pans 3 cupsunbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for the pans 3 cupsdemerara or granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoonsbaking powder 1 1/2 teaspoonsbaking soda 2 1/2 teaspoonskosher salt 4 large eggs plus 2 yolks, room temperature, beaten 1 1/2 cupslow-fat... » read more

Shrimp Pasta Salad With a Creamy Lemon Dressing

Ingredients: ¼ cup Greek yogurt ¼ cup chicken broth 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 10 ounces penne pasta 40 medium shrimp, or more to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil, or more to taste salt and ground black pepper to taste ½ cup chopped... » read more

Gluten-Free Pancakes

Ingredients: 1/2 cup(71 grams) white rice flour 1/2 cup(46 grams) oat flour 1/4 cup(28 grams) tapioca flour 2 teaspoonsgranulated sugar 1 teaspoonbaking powder 1/2 teaspoonbaking soda 1/2 teaspoonKosher salt 3/4 cup(170 grams) reduced-fat milk 2 tablespoonsunsalted butter, melted, plus more for cooking and serving 1 large egg Warmed maple syrup or honey, for serving Directions:... » read more

Sauteed Fiddleheads

Ingredients: 3 cups fresh fiddlehead ferns, ends trimmed 3 tablespoons unfiltered extra-virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced ½ teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Directions: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook fiddlehead ferns in the boiling water until barely tender, 7 to 10... » read more

DirtyRiceWithSmokyGrilledSausageFromDerrick Worthey

Ingredients: 4 cupsjasmine rice 4 1/2 cupsclam juice 1 teaspoonsaffron threads 1 tablespoonZatarain’s Creole Seasoning 1/2 teaspoonsmoked paprika 1 teaspoonred pepper flakes 1 teaspooncoarse sea salt Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 (14-ounce) package Zatarain’s Cajun Style Smoked Sausage 2 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil 1 medium red onion diced 1 large red bell pepper, diced... » read more

Deep Fried Oreos

Ingredients: 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying 1 large egg 1 cup milk 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 cup pancake mix 1 (18 ounce) package cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies (such as Oreo®) Directions: Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Whisk together the egg, milk, and 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil... » read more

Vegan Arepas

Ingredients: 1 cupmasa harina precocida (precooked variety) 1 cuphot water 1/4 cupsalted cultured butter (plant-based or dairy), softened 1/2 teaspoonsea salt Directions: Place the masa harina in a medium bowl. In a separate, small bowl, whisk the salt into the water with a fork until dissolved (should taste salty but less so than seawater). Pour... » read more

Panzanella-ishPasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 poundshort pasta (such as mezze rigatoni, penne, or fusilli) 1 poundbeefsteak tomatoes 6 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1/4 cupminced shallot (about 1 medium shallot) 2 tablespoonsred wine vinegar 1 teaspoonfresh oregano, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoongrated garlic (about 2 cloves) 2 teaspoonskosher salt, plus more for seasoning 1/2 teaspoonfreshly ground black... » read more

Churros

Ingredients: 1 cup water 2 ½ tablespoons white sugar ½ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 quarts oil for frying ½ cup white sugar, or to taste 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Directions: Combine water, 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar, salt, and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a small saucepan and place over... » read more

BestKansasCity–StyleBarbecue Sauce

Ingredients: 10 3/4 ouncescanned tomato purée, such as Hunt’s 1/2 cuplight brown sugar, packed 1/4 cupapple cider vinegar 2 tablespoonshoney 1 1/2 tablespoonsliquid smoke 1 1/2 teaspoonskosher salt, plus more to taste 1 teaspoonground mustard 1 teaspoonground smoked paprika 1 teaspoongarlic powder 1 teaspoononion powder 1/4 teaspoonground black pepper 1/8 teaspoonground cayenne pepper (optional) Directions:... » read more