St. Paul SandwichSERVES 4Despite its name, the St. Paul sandwich originated in St. Louis, where we watched Rudy Lieu of Fortune Express crank out dozens…

Borsch with Duck and PrunesStart to finish: 23⁄4 hoursServings: 4 to 6In “Summer Kitchens,” Olia Hercules writes about the history of borsch, its…

Khao Man Gai (Thai Style Chicken)SERVES 4 TO 6One tablespoon of Asian chili-garlic sauce can be substituted for the Thai chiles, if desired. Use a Dutch…

Fried Shrimp Tacos with Salsa Roja Start to finish: 11⁄4 hoursMakes 8 tacos At Mariscos Jalisco, Raul Ortega’s food truck in the Boyle Heights area of Los…

Italian MeatloafSERVES 6 TO 8This Italian Meatloaf is essentially an excellent recipe for meatballs and marinara without any of the hands-on fuss. We…

German Pork SchnitzelStart to finish: 40 minutesServings: 4During a visit to Berlin, we learned that the coating for authentic German pork Schnitzel, or…

Blueberry BiscuitsSERVES 9 (MAKES 9 BISCUITS)We prefer the flavor of fresh blueberries here, but you can also use 71⁄2 ounces (11⁄2 cups) of frozen…

Braised Beef with Dried Figs and Quick-Pickled Cabbage Start to finish: 31⁄4 hours (11⁄4 hours active)Servings: 4 to 6For this rich, warming beef braise,…

One Pan Mediterranean ShrimpSERVES 4 TO 6Unlike other proteins that look anemic if not seared over direct heat, naturally vibrant pink shrimp are great…

Tater Tot HotdishSERVES 6 TO 8Be sure to buy cylinder-shaped frozen tater tots (not crispy crowns or coins). Do not thaw the tots or the vegetables; they…