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For a no-bake dessert that pays tribute to classic Black Forest cake, layer kirsch-soaked chocolate cookies with chocolate mousse, whipped cream, and cherry compote.

A hearty Filipino-style meatloaf stuffed with hard-boiled eggs and Chinese sausage.

The world of tacos is hardly defined, as its elements are always evolving. Here's a snapshot of what tacos in America look like today.

Ritual and muscle memory have carried this soft, rich Jewish bread through generations. My unique method for enriching the dough and in-depth guide for braiding a basic three-strand loaf make this challah easy enough for even the most novice bread bakers to perfect at home.

The hot milk cake is a tender, airy, exceedingly delicious cake that’s almost as delicate as a chiffon cake or genoise, but with just enough heft to feel like a lighter version of a vanilla butter cake.

Tossed in butter and served with dollops of sour cream and plenty of fresh dill, these plump cheese-filled varenyky are beloved throughout Ukraine.

In this one-pan meal, freshly seared chicken thighs simmer in their own schmaltz alongside bursting tomatoes and salty olives Those sweet and bright tomato juices serve as a starting point for a delicate sauce To make the most of the leftover olive brine, this recipe uses it in lieu of salt to season the sauce, as well as to deglaze the pan and extract the rich flavors that stick to the bottom when you sear chicken

This silken tofu, draped in a tangy, savory, chile-sweet gochujang sauce, is a warm weather epiphany: No cooking whatsoever The sauce is essentially a chojang, a portmanteau of the Korean words for vinegar, cho, and for gochujang, the fiery fermented red chile paste, one of South Korea’s most delicious exports Often served alongside salted boiled broccoli with sesame, this sauce is also excellent with tofu or on cold, crisp lettuce or hydrating cucumber and pepper

Brined in a mixture of cider vinegar, water, pickling spices, and cinnamon, these eggs are sweet and tart, and are ubiquitous at Pennsylvania Dutch picnics and potlucks.

Crisp on the outside and creamy on the inside, these oven-fried zucchini aim to please the soggy skeptics Zucchini are about 95 percent water, so a few things need to be done to ensure the disks don’t lose their bite First, slices should be uniform in thickness (1/2 inch) for even baking

In this classic Provençal dish, summer vegetables, like eggplant, onions, peppers, tomatoes and zucchini, are covered in olive oil and roasted separately, then all together, until they become a soft, harmonious stew This recipe calls for seeding and peeling the tomatoes, which is a bit of work But it’s worth it for the intensity of flavor and the velvety texture

This recipe is Kansas City-style cheesy corn at its best: It balances the flavors of fresh sweet corn and salty smoked ham in a cheddar-heavy cheese sauce that's as sharp as it is creamy. Plus, it takes just 30 minutes from start to finish to prep.

With a few great pizza recipes in your back pocket, every night can be pizza night without ever having to pick up the phone or step outside your home (unless you're firing up the pizza oven or grill, that is). We've rounded up our favorites—from Neapolitan and New York-style to regional specialties and retro reboots.

Turn a cheeseburger inside out and you get Minnesota’s Juicy Lucy, a beef patty with an ooey-gooey cheese center, nestled on a bun with pickles and griddled onions. Here's how to guarantee a molten, melty cheese filling every time.

Sweet, spicy and crisp, these grilled sausages and onions are a good reason to fire up the grill Instead of leaving the sausages and onions plain, coat them with a mixture of honey, whole-grain mustard and pickled jalapeños beforehand When hit with the heat, it will caramelize into a sticky glaze

Corn and beans are a must; the rest is up to you.

After testing a wide range of popular methods for boiling corn on the cob, we reveal our favorites, including a cold-start method, steaming, and the good old microwave.

Cool down with a bowl of these Korean cold noodles, which get their spicy, sweet, and tart flavor from a gochujang-based sauce and extra nuttiness from crushed sesame seeds. Served with crunchy, juicy vegetables, a boiled egg, and a drizzle of sesame oil, it’s a hot-weather meal that’s light yet satisfying.

Spicy and smoky, this Mexican do-it-all condiment packs a plethora of flavors and textures. Spoon it over tacos or pizza, add it to eggs, or serve it alongside your favorite grilled meats.

Craig Claiborne was a child of Mississippi who started as food editor of The Times in 1957 and did as much as anyone to help bring home cooking into the spotlight The dish “belongs in the ‘comfort’ category,” he wrote in 1983, “a food that gives solace to the spirit when you dine on it.” You could give your smothered chicken some European flair with mushrooms and small onions in the gravy, as Claiborne did in his experiments with Pierre Franey, then his kitchen co-pilot Or you could send yourself south to the Creole tastes of the Delta, with a blend of tomatoes, chopped celery, onion and green peppers added to the sauce

Could this be the anti-ramen Either way, it’s my new favorite cold pasta, custom-made for hot summer weather because it is refreshingly and unapologetically spicy Make the sauce in advance, but wait to toss with the noodles until just before serving

Lemon isn’t a classic seasoning for mashed potatoes, but butter makes an excellent go-between This variation on French pommes purée is just the kind of dish that Ina Garten, who shared this recipe from her book “Modern Comfort Food” with The Times, likes to perfect for home cooks Cooking the potatoes in less water than usual and gradually mashing in bits of chilled butter are the details that make the recipe special.

There’s really no reason not to celebrate meatloaf — it’s simple, budget-friendly, cleanup is a breeze and there are almost always leftovers for next-day sandwiches While beef is often the go-to choice for the meat, turkey is a flavorful alternative that can take on a slew of mix-ins Here, seasoned bread crumbs, garlic powder and Worcestershire do the work, but a teaspoon of Italian seasoning or a palmful of fresh, chopped thyme or sage can be added for an extra boost

Bolis de Pay de Limón are creamy, tart ice pops with vanilla cookie crumbs swirled in to emulate the classic key lime pie.

Crisp on the outside and warm and melty on the inside, these tacos gobernador are filled with a shrimp and tomato stew and sprinkled with cheese before being folded and griddled.

The main ingredients of Caesar salad—anchovies, garlic, olive oil, black pepper, toasted croutons, and Parmesan cheese—are naturals when reimagined as two different pasta sauces.

Thick, cheesy, and briny all at once, this Caesar dip pairs the assertive garlicky anchovy flavor of Caesar dressing with the texture of a cream cheese-based dip. Scoop it up with crunchy vegetables, chips, or salty crackers.

Crispy roasted potatoes with crunchy edges and a soft, fluffy center tossed with a savory Caesar dressing–inspired infused oil. Serve them as a side with a roast or offer them as a starter or party snack alongside a creamy dip for dunking.

With a chocolatey coconut base, a creamy custard icing in the middle, and more chocolate on top, Nanaimo bars are an iconic Canadian treat.

Coconut milk does double duty here in this light yet hearty rice dish that straddles the line between side salad and pilaf-like main First the rice is simmered in creamy coconut milk, then the remaining milk is used to make a soothing dressing spiked with lime juice, peanut butter, toasted peanuts and garlic, with a little added heat from chile sauce Fresh cherry tomatoes and chopped herbs turn it all into a rice salad that can be a flavorful side for grilled chicken or the base for fried eggs.