Serious Eats / Taylor MurrayThere are certain foods I prefer to buy not make, like fried chicken and ice cream. Anecdotally, the number of existing, dedicated shops and stands suggests crepes fall into this category for many people. However, after my first attempt many moons ago, I was surprised to find how easy they are to make at home. As my adoration...

Serious Eats/Morgan Hunt GlazeChicken katsu is an easy dish to love. Juicy chicken cutlets coated in an incredibly crisp layer of golden-brown panko bread crumbs, served with a sweet-and-savory tonkatsu sauce and a side of crisp shredded cabbage and steamed white rice, make for a simple and delicious weeknight meal. While both our classic chicken katsu...

Serious Eats/Morgan Hunt GlazeRich creamy dips are one of life’s greatest pleasures, and the old party stalwart, spinach-artichoke dip, is among the best. As a child of the 90s, I’ve enjoyed countless bowls of spinach dip at parties, as well as my fair share of sizzling cast iron skillets of the iconic dip at chain restaurants like TGI Fridays. It’s...

Serious Eats / Kevin LiangA Tatung rice cooker was an essential kitchen item in many Taiwanese immigrant households. Originally produced in the 1960s (and sold for a mere $9 in Taiwan), it's a dependable, sturdy appliance that stands the test of time—many have used the same machine for decades. My mother used her Tatung daily, and I’d help her prepare...

Serious Eats / Michelle YipWhen you Google “Malaysian recipes” or “Malay recipes,” the search results tend to show dishes reserved for special occasions or eaten outside the home: nasi lemak, char kuey tiao, roti canai, satay, etc. Those are foods that restaurants and street vendors often offer, and thus what foreigners who only experience the cuisine...

Serious Eats / Amanda SuarezPeanut butter and banana are an iconic duo. Whether layered together with bacon and honey in the Elvis sandwich, turned into an ice cream treat, or stirred into oatmeal, it’s a combination that I and many others adore. The two arguably go together even better than classic peanut butter and jelly: The nut butter’s rich creaminess...