A pinch of sugar in the spice rub ensures picture-perfect grill marks with layers of flavor.
Tender, well-glazed, and just spicy enough, these ribs are the ultimate grill-out food. Cook fully in the oven ahead of time and finish them on the grill.
Berbere is a spicy chile blend that has floral and sweet notes from coriander and cardamom, and when it’s paired with a honey glaze, it sets these wings apart from anything else you’ve ever had.
Salmoriglio is a Mediterranean sauce with herbs, garlic, and olive oil. In this version, kelp is used as the base of the sauce.
An ex-boyfriend’s mom—who emigrated from Colombia—made the best meat sauce—she would fry sofrito for the base and simply add cooked ground beef, sazón, and jarred tomato sauce. My version is a bit more bougie—it calls for caramelized tomato paste and white wine—but the result is just as good.
An espresso-and-cumin-spiked rub (or brine) gives this smoked chicken impressive flavor.
Serve these as you would falafel: in a pita, on top of a salad, or as a snack with a dip.
A quick-fix dinner thanks to store-bought tortellini and chicken broth.