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State of the Slice, Part 2: The 27 Pizza Spots That Define New York Slice Culture
Serious Eats - Ed Levine
The New York pizza slice has entered a new golden age, and these are the 27 slices that prove it. [Photograph: Vicky Wasik, J. Kenji López-Alt, Clay Williams, Adam Kuban. Collage: Vicky Wasik] "What's
Dessert
13 Easy Cast Iron Skillet Dessert Recipes
Serious Eats - Rabi Abonour
13 dessert recipes that require a cast iron skillet. [Photographs: Vicky Wasik, Elizabeth Barbone] A cast iron skillet is one of the most versatile (and misunderstood) pieces of cookware around. I use
Recipes
16 Carrot Recipes to Root for This Season
Serious Eats - Rabi Abonour
All the carrot recipes you need to showcase the vegetable's versatility in soups, salads, and even latkes. [Photograph: Vicky Wasik, Jennifer Olvera, J. Kenji López-Alt] As summer fades away, and with
Staten Island
State of the Slice, Part 1: A Slice of New York Pizza History
Serious Eats - Ed Levine
The evolution of the New York City pizza slice shop. [Photographs: Clay Williams, unless otherwise noted] I've spent a lot of time thinking about pizza over the past several months. True, I spend a lot
Recipes
9 Recipes to Spice Up You Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Serious Eats - The Serious Eats Team
Roasted pumpkin seeds don't need more than salt and pepper, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't celebrate the season with one (or more!) of these nine unique flavor combinations. [Photographs: J. Kenji
grilled cheese
Pump(kin) Up Your Sandwich Bread Game
Serious Eats - Stella Parks
Make this yeast-raised pumpkin bread a part of your holiday baking routine. Serious Eats VIDEOS Watch More Videos [Photographs: Vicky Wasik. Video: Serious Eats Video.] I know some of you may be confused
Flavors
Beer Pairing 101: Hoppy and Bitter Beers
Serious Eats - Michael Harlan Turkell
Think IPAs, pale ales, and other hop-heavy beers are too bitter to pair well with food? Think again. [Photographs: Vicky Wasik] Editor’s Note: Welcome back to our series on beer pairings, in which Michael
Lasagna
12 Lasagna Recipes, From Meaty Bolognese to Vegan Variations
Serious Eats - Rabi Abonour
12 lasagna recipes for a baked pasta dish for every taste. [Photographs: J. Kenji López-Alt, Vicky Wasik] I'm not usually one to pick lasagna over other pasta dishes, but as the weather starts to cool
Recipes
How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds
Serious Eats - J. Kenji López-Alt
Roasted pumpkin seeds make a delicious (and easy) salty snack, so don't let the guts from this year's jack-o'-lantern go to waste! [Photographs: Vicky Wasik] So you've picked out your pumpkin, you've one
Mushrooms
Two Riffs on Wild Rice Salad for Thanksgiving
Serious Eats - Daniel Gritzer
Whether you call it a wild rice stuffing, dressing, salad, or something else, this easy side dish is perfect on any Thanksgiving table. Here are two recipe variations to choose from, one earthier with
Carrots
Carrot Salad Gets a Makeover With a Shave and a Pickle
Serious Eats - Sohla El-Waylly
One tasty fall salad that highlights carrots in two ways—shaved and pickled—for double the carrot fun! [Photographs: Vicky Wasik] I have terrible vision, and my mother was always convinced that if I just
Recipes
A Pumpkin Skillet Thing Coffee Cake to Celebrate the Season
Serious Eats - Stella Parks
All the color and flavor of pumpkin pie, crossed with the richness of a blondie, the heartiness of a muffin, and the crispy streusel topping of a coffee cake. [Photographs: Vicky Wasik] Let me be clear
Recipes
Use Your Broiler for One-Pan Tandoori-Style Chicken With Couscous
Serious Eats - Michael Harlan Turkell
To make easy tandoori-style chicken at home, chunks of meat are marinated with yogurt and spices, then broiled until browned and tender. [Photographs: Vicky Wasik] The dish that first got me interested
Special Sauce: Kenji and Daniel Talk About Smashing Stuff
Serious Eats - Ed Levine
Ed, Kenji, and Daniel, together again. [Photograph: Vicky Wasik] On this episode of Special Sauce, I asked Daniel Gritzer, our managing culinary director, to come on and talk about the work he's been recently,
Recipes
How to Make Stracciatella Gelato Cheese Soup
Serious Eats - Daniel Gritzer
Stracciatella is like the Italian version of egg drop soup: a rich meat broth filled with a scrambled mixture of eggs and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. [Photographs: Vicky Wasik] Ask an Italian for some
Recipes
23 Family-Size Dinner Recipes to Feed Your Whole Squad
Serious Eats - Rabi Abonour
Satisfying dinner recipes to feed six or more—and it's not all pasta and stews. [Photograph: Liz Clayman, J. Kenji López-Alt, Morgan Eisenberg] When I need to cook for more than a few people, my default
Recipes
22 Fall Salad Recipes to See You Through the Season
Serious Eats - Rabi Abonour
Twenty-two salads to show off fresh, colorful vegetables and greens which are at their best in Fall. [Photographs: Vicky Wasik, J. Kenji López-Alt, Emily and Matt Clifton] In spring and summer salads an
Buttercream
How to Make Italian Buttercream
Serious Eats - Stella Parks
A straightforward approach to classic Italian buttercream frosting. [Photographs: Vicky Wasik] Italian buttercream is one of the most popular styles of frosting for pastry chefs, adventurous home cooks,
Mashed
Should You Buy a Food Mill or a Ricer? (It Depends.)
Serious Eats - Sohla El-Waylly
Here's everything you need to know about food mills and ricers, so you can pick the best tool for your kitchen. [Photographs: Vicky Wasik] We’ve got nothing but love for our food processors and stand but
Dessert
The Baker's Pantry: All the Staples You Need to Make Amazing Desserts
Serious Eats - Stella Parks
The essential baking ingredients no pastry chef can do without, and a few of the most versatile "extras" we find ourselves reaching for most often here at Serious Eats. [Photograph: Vicky Wasik] Aside
Knives
Today's Best Cookware Deals Around the Internet
Serious Eats - The Serious Eats Commerce Team
There's a lot on sale today, and your loyal Commerce Team is here to deliver the goods. Whether you're prepping for a spooky Halloween party or the even scarier thought of family visiting for the holidays,
Popcorn
The Best Way to Make Popcorn
Serious Eats - Sohla El-Waylly
Air-popped, microwaved, stovetop-popped, or Whirley-Popped? We taste-tested all four methods to find the ultimate way to make popcorn at home. [Photographs: Vicky Wasik, unless otherwise noted] Whenever
Drinking
Easy Cocktails: 35 Simple, 3-Ingredient Drinks to Make at Home
Serious Eats - Maggie Hoffman
No-nonsense, easy drinks with rum, vodka, whiskey, and more, all ready to become your new house cocktails. [Photographs: Vicky Wasik, unless otherwise noted] It can be fun to watch a bartender carefully
25 Cocktails Everyone Should Know
Serious Eats - Michael Dietsch
Old Fashioneds, negronis, martinis, and more: the old standbys that every self-respecting cocktail aficionado should be able to make. Have you tried all of these essential drinks? [Photographs: Vicky except
Travel Writing
How to Travel Like a Food Writer
Serious Eats - Max Falkowitz
Professional food writers vacation a little differently than the rest of us. Learn how to eat abroad like it's your job. Marketplace in Kerala. [Photograph: Max Falkowitz] The Keralan city of Thiruvananthapuram
Sous-vide Cooking
Butter-Basting: A Classic Technique Everyone Should Know
Serious Eats - Daniel Gritzer
Pan-seared steaks, chops, chicken, and fish fillets are delicious and quick-cooking. Here, we show you how to step up their flavor and texture by basting them with butter. [Photographs: Liz Clayman] Is
Bread
How to Make Msemen (Moroccan Flatbread) With Mint and Honey
Serious Eats - Michael Harlan Turkell
A popular Moroccan flatbread, msemen (or m'smen) is made by folding the dough over itself to make layer upon flaky layer. This version is flavored with fresh mint and dipped into honey-butter. [Photographs:
Fish
For the Best Real-Deal Bouillabaisse, Skip the Shellfish
Serious Eats - Daniel Gritzer
Most people in the US know it as a rich seafood soup full of shellfish, but real French bouillabaisse is first and foremost a fish soup, loaded with fennel and saffron. [Photographs: Liz Clayman] The of
Recipes
20 Mexican Recipes for Pozole, Chile Verde, Tacos, and More
Serious Eats - Rabi Abonour
[Photographs: Vicky Wasik, Joshua Bousel] Growing up in the Midwest, Mexican food meant neon nachos, cheese-packed enchiladas, and crunchy tacos. It wasn't until at least college that my horizons were
Kimchi
Young-Radish Kimchi: Spicy, Versatile, Ready in Just a Day
Serious Eats - Seoyoung Jung
With the help of a potato porridge to speed up fermentation, this peppery young-radish kimchi (yeolmu kimchi) is ready to eat before you know it. [Photographs: Liz Clayman, unless otherwise noted] (As