This Spicy Coconut Broth Ramen with Pork and Marinated Eggs was inspired by Deb Perlman’s braised ginger meatballs with coconut broth – which quickly became a favorite in our house. The broth combines chicken stock, coconut milk, garlic, ginger, lime zest, turmeric, and Fresno peppers. Served with soy-marinated eggs, it’s a spicy dish for those who enjoy heat.
After an early misstep, I revisited Ina Garten’s Ultimate Ginger Cookies eleven years later—and finally got them right. These classic molasses cookies have crisp edges, chewy centers, warm spices, and Ina’s signature upgrade: chopped crystallized ginger for extra bite and depth.
These perfectly spiced molasses cookies with crisp edges and soft centers, paired with a light lemon buttercream are a new take on my grandma’s recipe. These holiday cookie sandwiches balance warm spices and bright citrus for an unforgettable seasonal treat.
Transform cod fillets into an exciting weeknight dinner with Shilpa Uskokovic’s recipe. Seared fish gets coated in a bold sauce of ginger, garlic, and Calabrian chilies, while a refreshing Persian cucumber salad provides the perfect cooling contrast. Quick to prepare, this dish delivers restaurant-worthy flavors at home.
In anticipation of Lidey’s upcoming cookbook, “Cooking in Real Life,” I’m revisiting a favorite recipe of her’s, Red Curry Lentils With Sweet Potatoes and Spinach. The vegetarian-friendly dish is packed with veggies, rich and creamy, and provides a spicy kick with Thai red curry paste and Freson peppers. This go-to recipe is finished with lime juice, cilantro, and toasted coconut flakes.
Book: Go-To Dinners, page 189Rating: 4/5 How Easy Is That: EasyStore-Bought Is Fine: creamy peanut butter Pricey Ingredients: —Hard-to-find: — Recipe not on Foodnetwork.com
Book: Win Son Presents A Taiwanese American Cookbook, page 209Rating: 5/5 How Easy Is That: Intermediate Store-Bought Is Fine: Scallion pancake Pricey Ingredients: —Hard-to-find: MSG Recipe on Food52.com
Book: Plenty, page 44Rating: 5/5 How Easy Is That: IntermediateStore-Bought Is Fine: firm tofuPricey Ingredients: —Hard-to-find: sweet soy sauce (kecap manis) Recipe here.