Notes about Recipes in this book

• Korean scallion pancakes (Pajeon)

  • kbrooks on December 16, 2024

    Quick and easy. The crisp texture is quite fragile, so don't cut the wedges too small.

• Miso-shiitake soup with napa cabbage

  • tarae1204 on January 29, 2021

    I made this tonight with every ingredient except wakame and I found it lacked depth of flavor. Might have been better using stock to replace wakame.

• Turkish red lentil soup

  • Lsblackburn1 on August 30, 2023

    This was very easy to make and really delicious and comforting to eat. The mint on top added a lot of interesting flavor, not sure about the oil… not so much for us.

• Chickpea and harissa soup (Lablabi)

  • amelia_r1qza1 on February 21, 2026

    Canned chickpeas are a fine short cut here! I LOVE this soup! It’s always a big hit with my family. Great flavor and nice and filling.

• Singapore shrimp and chicken noodle soup (Laksa)

  • meginyeg on March 04, 2021

    Super tasty. Only changes I made was using cooked pieces of chicken leftover from a roast chicken amd adding asparagus just because I had some to use up.

• Taiwanese beef noodle soup

  • gloriole on September 08, 2021

    I was skeptical about this recipe but it turned out real good. So simple to make but yielded big flavors and perfect results.

  • Lsblackburn1 on October 02, 2022

    This was very delicious and comforting after a bout of illness! I used short ribs and made the broth early in the day. There was a lot of fat, but cooled it in the fridge and skimmed it off the top. I think I’d use more water next time at the start because most of mine cooked off so I added more to dilute the very concentrated broth at the end.

• Spicy red lentil stew with coconut milk and spinach

  • dc151 on December 10, 2021

    We made this tonight. Simple, straightforward and very tasty. Surprisingly filling!

• Mexican chicken soup with tomatillos and hominy

  • Running_with_Wools on November 16, 2020

    I bought this cookbook after watching the T.V. show where the Milk Street gang cooked it. And I've now made the soup five times (partner asks for it every time we make stock). It is really layered with deep flavor, and absolutely delicious.

  • kbrooks on July 03, 2024

    The flavors of this soup are delicious! I use all chicken thighs instead of legs for a nice combo of light and dark meat. I also soak and cook dried hominy instead of using canned because I think the texture and taste is better.

• Vietnamese meatball and watercress soup (Canh)

  • kbrooks on December 16, 2024

    I can't always get fresh watercress, but baby spinach, as recommended in the recipe, works beautifully. I reduce the fish sauce to 2 Tblsp. This is simple, but very full of flavor.

• Somali chicken soup

  • Soulkitchenjen on October 12, 2024

    Very good and easy. Needs a lot more lime than prescribed. I used 6 chicken thighs instead of 4 chicken breasts.

• Lebanese-style tabbouleh

  • skvalentine on March 29, 2022

    Delicious! I used a bit less allspice than called for, because I don't tend to like that flavor, but it isn't really noticeable in the finished dish. Will definitely be making again! Perfect dish to bring to a potluck.

  • kbrooks on December 16, 2024

    We found this somewhat soggy and not interesting enough to bear repeating, considering how many other tasty tabbouleh recipes are out there.

• Thai-style napa coleslaw with mint and cilantro

  • kbrooks on June 08, 2024

    If you are sensitive/allergic to cilantro, as I am, flat leaf Italian parsley is a good substitute.

• French carrot salad

  • kbrooks on May 07, 2026

    This was OK but won't repeat.

• Hot oil-flashed chard with ginger, scallions and chili

  • kbrooks on December 28, 2024

    Excellent chard side dish! Didn't have a Serrano chili so used a jalapeño. Also, rather than transfer the wilted chard to a dish, I left it in the pan, scattered the scallions, ginger and chili on top, heated the oils quickly in the microwave and poured over. Tossed it all with the vinegar and soy sauce and then put in the serving bowl. I'm going to try this sizzling oil technique on other veggies.

• Cracked potatoes with vermouth, coriander and fennel

  • kbrooks on December 17, 2024

    Definite yes on this! Great side dish for steaks and chops. The recipe uses dry vermouth, which I cook with a lot, and should not be omitted. The recipe indicates that red wine is traditional and I just may try it sometime, when I have an already open bottle of red wine.

• Sweet-and-spicy ginger green beans

  • JulieCruz on September 30, 2022

    Very good, use thick green beans, the thinner ones can’t stand up to the cooking and get soft.

• Coconut-ginger rice

  • chawkins on August 22, 2020

    Perfect liquid to rice ratio. I don’t have coconut oil, so just use olive oil. The lemongrass and ginger and even the coconut taste were all subtle.

• Spanish spice-crusted pork tenderloin bites (Pinchos Morunos)

  • Running_with_Wools on December 05, 2020

    I've made this two times now for my family, and it's very easy, and really delicious. Packed with flavor but not spicy -so my younger children can enjoy it too.

  • gloriole on September 08, 2021

    So easy and delicious. I made this for the week's lunch and it held up really well. Remained moist and tender even with a short marination time of 1 hr as prescribed. I was a little nervous about not salting them or marinating or brining them overnight and nervous that it was going to overcook and be tough, but none of that was a problem! Fabulous as always with Milk Street.

  • kbrooks on December 17, 2024

    Terrific recipe. Made exactly as written. A favorite with my husband.

• Chicken teriyaki rice bowls (Teriyaki donburi)

  • Bluewhisper39 on March 28, 2021

    This is a tasty recipe. I add a side of stir fried vegetables to make a complete meal.

  • kbrooks on December 17, 2024

    Wonderful dish! We're not usually great fans of rice bowls, but this one is winner. Didn't change a thing in the recipe and everyone loved it.

• Welsh rarebit

  • kbrooks on December 17, 2024

    Great supper recipe! Especially when you don't have any idea what you're going to make to eat. You always have cheese, bread, and probably beer. We sub aleppo pepper for the cayenne. I frequently make this with my homemade sourdough English muffins instead of toast. We vary this with a sprinkle of crisp crumbled proscuitto or bacon. Or top English muffins or toast with sliced ham or crisp bacon strips and tomatoes and then the rarebit sauce. All you need for a complete meal is a side salad. The bistro mushroom recipe in the side bar is also a delicious side dish.

• Bistro mushrooms

  • kbrooks on June 14, 2024

    This is delicious with the rarebit. I also make it to accompany grilled steak. Have also used this as a filling for omelets.

• Taiwanese five-spice pork with rice (Lu rou fan)

  • kbrooks on December 17, 2024

    My husband loves this! Reduce the amount of minced garlic to 5-10 cloves depending on your taste for garlic. We like a bit more rice vinegar than called for. Quick and easy supper.

  • kbrooks on December 28, 2024

    Update..we served this on thin noodles instead of rice last night. Nice change.

• Chinese chili-and-scallion noodles

  • sarahawker on September 24, 2020

    This was a big hit. Followed a bloggers idea to add cabbage and carrots, shred cabbage (used bok choy) and place in bottom of colander. Drain hot pasta over top of vegetables and then mix with sauce per recipe. HUGE hit in my home. Did add fried egg and made this a full meal.

• Peruvian pesto (Tallarines verdes)

  • Cheri on August 19, 2022

    The proportions are off in this one. Way too much pesto, mine was quite thick. I liked the flavor. Added sauted cherry peppers, zucchini, broccoli and yellow squash which helped add interest. Not sure I would repeat, maybe. Big dose of veggies.

• Soba noodles with asparagus, miso butter and egg

  • Lsblackburn1 on August 11, 2020

    I was in the mood for soba and found this recipe. Not mind-blowing, but tasty enough. A nice simple summer dinner.

  • bwhip on June 04, 2021

    Simple, tasty, easy to toss together. A nice midweek dinner during asparagus season.

• Sumac-spiced chicken (Musakhan)

  • Lsblackburn1 on March 10, 2021

    Easy to make and very tasty. Served on flatbread (that I didn’t do anything to) with feta cheese. This would be a great recipe for a dinner party once we can have those again (soon!)

• Lomo saltado

  • kbrooks on June 08, 2024

    Excellent lomo saltado recipe. Husband loves it. I add sliced red and/or orange bell peppers along with the onions.

• Singapore chicken satay

  • chawkins on August 22, 2020

    Very good. The cooking time was perfect. I subbed lemon juice for the rice vinegar. I used a ceramic ginger grater to grate both the ginger and the garlic, my sauce was smooth, not chunky as shown. Served with coconut-ginger rice

  • kbrooks on December 17, 2024

    Definite make again! Toasted sesame oil makes a nice change from the toasted peanut oil in the dipping sauce.

• Pork and chorizo with piquillo peppers (Carcamusa)

  • Lsblackburn1 on January 30, 2021

    Loved the bold flavors in this. I wasn’t sure how we should eat it, but I went with toasted bread and that was a great choice for scooping up the sauce.

• Stir-fried chicken with snap peas and basil

  • clkandel on May 21, 2022

    Simple, fast, and tasty!

• Lentil salad with Gorgonzola

  • Lsblackburn1 on March 11, 2023

    Loved the sharp flavors and interesting textures in this.

• Sichuan chicken salad

  • Running_with_Wools on November 21, 2025

    I used rotisserie chicken, so didn’t get the full garlic and ginger flavors in the meat. It was still very good. The dressing was sweet and spicy. I used spicy chili crunch because I didn’t have chili oil. The tahini made is creamy. It was fairly addictive and very full flavored. Next time I may cut the sugar down a bit.

• Turkish meatballs with lime-yogurt sauce

  • kbrooks on December 17, 2024

    We really liked this recipe. Didn't change a thing.

• Colombian braised beef (Posta negra)

  • kbrooks on December 17, 2024

    I made this with a smaller 2 lb. chuck roast and reduced the braising time in the oven to 2-1/2 hrs with good results.

• Pico de gallo

  • kbrooks on February 18, 2023

    For those of us with an aversion to cilantro, flat leaf Italian parsley is a good substitute. I add a little diced shallot or sweet onion, and some lime juice. This is a good addition to any South American or Mexican dish.

• Za'atar-roasted chicken

  • kbrooks on July 02, 2025

    Instead of rubbing the rub on just before roasting, I rubbed it under the skin and on both sides of chicken thighs and refrigerated for a couple of hours before roasting. The flavor was incredible and the chicken was moist and tender. Easy recipe. Will make again.

• Thai beef salad (Yam neua)

  • Soulkitchenjen on July 22, 2024

    Easy and delicious. Also, not sure on what planet this takes 40 minutes. If it takes you a full 20, you’re very confused.

• Caramelized pork with orange and sage

  • bwhip on October 29, 2020

    Delicious dish, with a great mix of sweet and spicy, and a lovely crunch from the topping. Instructions were very clear, and prep was simple. We’ll have this one again.

• Chicken tagine with apricots, butternut squash and spinach

  • Jane on June 08, 2020

    I loved this and will definitely be making again. I usually have all these ingredients on hand though in these days of quarantine cooking I had to sub preserved lemon for the olives and I didn't have cilantro for on top. Still very good!

  • Lsblackburn1 on February 01, 2021

    Served this over couscous for a very tasty meal. I totally forgot to add the spinach and didn’t miss it at all. The only thing I might try differently next time would be to roast the squash before adding it- boiled squash is much less delicious than roasted IMHO.

  • BlueThyme on March 19, 2023

    Delicious. Made excellent left overs.

• Italian flatbread (Piadine)

  • kbrooks on December 17, 2024

    This is easy and delicious. EB has indicated that you can substitute vegetable shortening for the lard, but I would recommend you stick with the lard for the best results. The spicy garlic oil makes a wonderful topping.

• Chocolate-orange tart

  • MissKoo on July 01, 2020

    Another winner. The crust is great, and what the recipe says is true. This truly is a crust that does not shrink when blind-baked. Almond flour adds nice flavor, easy to make in food processor, and can be made and frozen up to two weeks in advance. Chocolate-orange combo in filling is classic; just a hint of cinnamon and ricotta is not too heavy. Still, a rich dessert, so good one for sharing with several people. Would definitely make again.

• Brown butter-cardamom banana bread

  • Running_with_Wools on November 15, 2020

    Absolutely delicious recipe. You make brown butter, and mix the cardamom into it along with all the liquids, then fold into the dry ingredients. It took 5 minutes to make. I made it gluten-free, and it turned out beautiful. I made a couple of high-altitude adjustments, and it did not cave in. The house smells amazing and everyone loved it. I used Shauna Server's little sugar trick on top to create the crispy sugar tiles.

• French apple cake

  • Lsblackburn1 on November 12, 2023

    I’ve been making various apple cakes in order to use our apple tree apples. I thought this one was less interesting than other recipes, but my husband preferred it because it was very moist.

  • kbrooks on December 17, 2024

    Like Lsblackburn1 I make a variety of apple cakes. This is good, but not my favorite. On the other hand, my husband loves this one and asks me to make it when we have a bunch of apples. So, maybe it's a "man thing?"

• Pistachio-cardamom cake

  • clkandel on January 14, 2024

    Wonderful flavor profile. Next time, I'd cook this at 350 instead of 325, just check the time to make sure not to overbake. The cake was not done baking at the 325 temp.

• Japanese-style salt-pickled radish and red onions (Yasai no sokuseki-zuke)

  • kbrooks on June 08, 2024

    This is a nice mild pickle.

• Potato-and-herb focaccia

  • kbrooks on July 07, 2024

    This is the absolute best focaccia I've ever baked!(And I have baked a lot of different focaccia recipes. ) Nice thin crispy crust and light fluffy interior. Added plus, as we live in a small (1100 sq.ft.) split level condo, our whole house smelled delightfully of rosemary.

• Miso-ginger dressing

  • jrgreenw on August 26, 2024

    This came together really well in a Magic Bullet. Substituted dry mustard as was out of regular mustard, a little strong on the lemon flavor but overall very good.

• Spicy garlic-and-herb oil

  • kbrooks on December 17, 2024

    Great dipping sauce or topping.

• Foolproof single-crust pie dough

  • kbrooks on December 17, 2024

    This really is foolproof!

• French spice bread (Pain d'épices)

  • kbrooks on December 29, 2024

    Wonderful quick bread. Don't be put off by all the various ginger ingredients...that's what it's all about.

  • Running_with_Wools on November 22, 2025

    Really nice flavor and crumb. I love gingerbread but this is a bit different, made with 1/2 almond meal and sweetened with honey. I made it in a Pullman tin. Wonderful with a hot cup of coffee or tea.