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How to Make Potato Salad Without a Recipe

To make this classic side dish any time—and any way—you want it, just memorize these simple steps.

Chicken Kofta Meatballs

Make a big batch of these spicy herbed meatballs and stash them in your freezer. That way, you’ll always have the building blocks for an easy weeknight dinner on hand.

How to Make Breakfast Hash Out of (Almost) Any Leftovers

(Pssst: You can use this simple method to make dinner hash, too.)

Pasta with Ramp Pesto and Guanciale

Guanciale, a type of Italian bacon, and ramps, an early-spring green onion, make this pasta unforgettable—but if you can't find them, pancetta and scallions will work too.

My Completely Justifiable Hatred for Black Licorice

Just like cilantro-haters, those who despise licorice, fennel, and anise are rarely given the respect they deserve.

The Elements of Great Masala Chai

Indian masala chai (tea) is spiced with a whole range of healing and satisfying spices—master the simple method and make your own blend to suit your own tastes.

Spring Salad With Crispy Chicken and Bacony Croutons

The rich flavors of crispy, tender chicken and smoky bacon balance the slightly bitter notes of frisée and shaved fennel in this hearty dinner salad.

Triple-Cooked Fries

Fat pretty much makes the fry. These spuds start off in water, which preps them for the subsequent fryings in beef or duck fat, resulting in irresistibly crunchy, crackly french fries.

Goat Cheese–Stuffed Lamb Burgers with Caramelized Red Onions

Lamb burgers are a great way to switch up burger night at home. Change is good, y’all! Lamb has more of an earthy, gamey flavor than beef, and it’s completely delicious paired with creamy goat cheese and deeply caramelized onions. If your burger night needs a little relief from the same old same old, give these a go.

Spicy Herb Mayonnaise

Homemade mayo, much like hollandaise sauce, takes a little practice to get the knack. It’s like learning to ride a bicycle—once you’ve mastered the technique, it’ll be with you for life. Be sure to come prepared, armed with a whisk and some extra patience. It’s really all about whisking continuously as you slowly stream the oil into the egg yolks, little by little, letting the yolks take in every drop of oil. Slow and steady wins the race—this exquisite, delectable, over-the-top-awesome race.

Singaporean Chili Crab

This spicy, tangy, rich seafood dish may have several elements, but once they all come together it's absolute magic.

Quick and Easy Bean Salad

Spring Vegetable Quiche with New Potatoes, Arugula, and Cheddar

Crushed potato chips, plus shredded potatoes, add salty, savory, crunch to the crust for this vegetarian quiche.

There's No Shame in Rotisserie Chicken

The best way to quit your take-out addiction? Pick up a pre-cooked chicken.

Skirt Steak and Horseradish Potato Salad

This gorgeous summer salad contains all the elements of a balanced meal—meat, starch, and veggies.

Garlic Mojo Sauce

It's not just a marinade—this classic mojo sauce can also be spooned over chicken or fish for a piquant finishing touch, and deployed as a flavorful stir-in for rice.