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

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

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

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

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

Avocado&GreenCurryNoodleSaladFromLisa Lin

Ingredients: For the noodle salad: 6 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoonsvegetable oil 12 ounceswide noodles (Chinese-style wide wheat noodles or wide rice noodles) 2 carrots, peeled 1 large California Avocado, peeled and pit removed 1 lime, zested and juiced 1/2 cupcilantro, loosely packed 1/2 cupbasil, loosely packed 1/3 cupscallions, roughly chopped 1/4 cupcanned coconut milk... » read more

CheesyProsciutto&Arugula Flatbread

Ingredients: All-purpose flour, for dusting 1 (12-ounce) pizza dough (thawed, if frozen) 1 tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling Kosher salt 1/4 cuppitted green olives, chopped 3 ouncesthinly sliced prosciutto 1 to 2 cupsbaby arugula 1/4 to 1/2 cupsBelGioioso Shaved Salad Blend cheese Directions: Heat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment... » read more

Cheetos Jianbing

Ingredients: For the Batter 1 1/3 cups(180 grams) all-purpose flour 1/2 cup(65 grams) rye flour 1/4 cup(30 grams) tapioca or potato starch 1 teaspoongranulated sugar 1 teaspoonkosher salt For the Sauce 3 tablespoons(45 grams) Greek yogurt or crème fraîche 2 tablespoons(44 grams) gochujang 2 teaspoons(10 grams) Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoongranulated... » read more

MoleCaldillo Chilaquiles

Ingredients: 13 corn tortillas, fresh or stale 1 dried chile mulato (or another similar variety) Neutral oil (such as vegetable or safflower), for cooking 3 large garlic cloves, peeled, divided Sea salt, to taste 1/2 medium white onion, thinly sliced 2 (8-ounce) cans tomato sauce 10 sprigscilantro 1/2 cupblack Oaxacan mole paste (I used Mulli... » read more