Alex Lau
Visit an Italian deli and splurge on the cold cuts, but hit the supermarket for everything else, including the not-too-crusty rolls that are usually loaded into bins in the bakery section.
This towering salad—built with the components of a muffuletta sandwich like mortadella and an olive dressing—is ready for a party.
Elegant and simple to prep ahead, this classic brunch dish gets its savory backbone from sautéed leeks.
Juicy steak, crisp lettuce, and a blender dressing come together for a breezy summer dinner.
We reimagined pork dumplings as a filling for juicy stuffed tomatoes.
A game-day hero featuring focaccia slathered with Calabrian chili aioli, piled high with cooked steak, melted cheese, peppers, and onions.
A take on Utica greens, a classic Italian American dish from central New York, made with bunches of broccoli rabe, Pecorino, and pickled chiles.
This fast stir-fry dish pairs minced pork and fragrant basil with hot Thai chiles and a crispy fried egg.
Roasted poblanos, jalapeños, and red onion are coated with a melty sauce—warm with the flavors of pepper jack, and stabilized with a block of cream cheese.