Elevated & Unique Recipes
If there’s one dish that captures the soul of Turkish cooking, it’s İskender Kebap. Originating in Bursa in the late 1800s, this dish was created by İskender Efendi, who revolutionized Turkish kebab by introducing the vertical spit. His invention became the basis for doner kebab, and İskender Kebap remains his […]
If you’ve ever strolled through Istanbul’s bustling streets or along the Bosphorus, chances are you’ve come across Balık Dürüm, the famous Turkish fish wrap. Smoky grilled mackerel tucked into warm lavash bread with crisp vegetables, fresh herbs, and a squeeze of lemon. This dish is my favorite Turkish street food. […]
If you’re looking for the ultimate crispy garlic parmesan wings recipe, you’ve come to the right place. These wings are golden brown, perfectly crunchy on the outside, and coated in a rich garlic-butter parmesan sauce that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Whether it’s game day, a potluck, or […]
If there’s one dish that captures the fiery spirit of Jalisco, it’s the torta ahogada. This “drowned sandwich” from Guadalajara is a perfect storm of crispy birote bread, juicy carnitas, fiery chile de árbol salsa, and tangy tomato broth that soaks into every bite. It’s messy, it’s bold, and it’s […]
The Chairman Bao from Eddie Huang’s Baohaus was one of New York City’s beloved cheap bites. A soft steamed bun filled with tender red-braised pork belly, tangy pickled mustard greens, sweet crushed peanuts, and fresh cilantro. Baohaus may have closed in 2020, but with this copycat recipe, you can bring […]
If you’re craving something crispy, sticky, sweet, and a little spicy, this Sweet Chili Fried Pork is going to hit every craving. Inspired by my favorite Korean flavors and textures, this dish features thin strips of pork loin fried until golden, then coated in a glossy, gochujang-laced sweet chili sauce […]