Mashed Plantains with Crispy Salt Pork
The crisp pieces of salt pork-known in Cuba as chicharrónes-give this dish its distinctive flavor.
A pinch of sugar in the spice rub ensures picture-perfect grill marks with layers of flavor.
Developed in the 1980s by a chef in Hong Kong, this sauce is all about umami.
Native American people made these with cornmeal dumplings, simmering them with wild grapes, which were harvested at their peak sweetness.
Fufu is a dish that has been passed down through many generations and is seen as a symbol of Ghanaian identity and heritage. Making fufu traditionally is a very laborious task; this recipe mimics some of that hard work but with a few home-cook hacks that make for a far easier time.
This version of pork skewers is made in the oven, which tastes just as good, but you could always throw these on the grill for a version closer to the original.
The clams’ natural briny sweetness serves as a surprising foil for the tender fritter batter—just be sure to pull off the tough outer coating of the siphon.
Mayocobas, or canary beans, are the quick-cooking pantry ingredient you should know about.
This summery sheet-pan dinner celebrates the bounty of the season and couldn't be simpler to make. Chorizo plays nicely with the salad, thanks to its spice.