Fry

For the full effect, enjoy over a bed of rice with a pint of cold beer.

A festive eggplant dish great for gatherings.

Serve these as you would falafel: in a pita, on top of a salad, or as a snack with a dip.

With layers of flavor and centuries of history, chiles rellenos makes an excellent vegetarian main.

Inspired by Japanese street food, these korokke include bell pepper and onion to add texture to the potatoes, and mozzarella to create a gooey cheese pull.

This mashed eggplant spread is topped with saffron, blackened mint, caramelized onions, and savory kashk—a thick, salty Iranian yogurt whey.

Marinated in a simple medley of soy sauce, sugar, and a bit of five-spice powder, these fried pork chops are a delicious anchor for an afternoon meal.

This Southern delicacy wraps the warm flavors of cinnamon-spiked apple pie into a buttery handheld crust.

Much like a radish, watercress can be high on the spicy spectrum, which makes it an excellent foil for the richness of a crispy pan-fried chicken cutlet.

For perfectly crispy latkes, start with super-starchy potatoes like russets. Grate them, soak in water, and then squeeze out the liquid to keep them from browning too quickly.

Try these halibut and canned sardine cakes instead of crab cakes for a starter or light lunch.

Enjoy light, crispy batter-fried squash blossoms alongside your favorite aperitivo.

Simple classic matzo brei can go two ways: savory or sweet. This versatile recipe for the ultimate Passover comfort food lets you decide how to take it.

No tortillas here—a dough made from plantains is filled with beans for these quesadillas.

These savory potato pancakes are fried in butter and oil for a crisp, golden brown crust. Serve with applesauce or sour cream at your next holiday gathering.

These budget-friendly tacos de pobre are packed with crispy, shallow-fried potato skins, plus sautéed onions and chile peppers.

In these chicken dumplings, sweet apple and savory chicken come together, and pickled fennel is the lightly acidic bridge.

These light, gluten-free salmon patties are perfect as an appetizer, weeknight dinner, or even breakfast—you can also use them to make salmon burgers.