How to Make Your Own Labneh (and How to Eat It)
I first had labneh at a Lebanese restaurant in Tampa, Fla., and I became instantly enthralled. It had the tang of yogurt and the richness of cream cheese, and it…
The Viral Thomas Keller Zucchini Is the Perfect End-of-Summer Side Dish
The last couple weeks have been brutal, temperature-wise (and everything else-wise, but we only have time for one thing). With temps over 100℉, I haven’t been able to cook at…
Fry Your Eggs in Brine for Surprisingly Nuanced Flavor
I have not seen the Barbie movie yet, but I have (somewhat unintentionally) made a Barbie Egg. It’s like a normal fried egg, except bright pink—almost magenta, really—with the slightly…
Turn Any Vegetable Into a Smoky Dip
The saddest meal of the year is always the one immediately after returning from visiting family. Mine is usually more of a free-range fridge scrounge than an actual meal, and…
The Best Bean Dips Are Made With Flour
When pursuing the perfect bean dip, you either end up with a claggy, dense, muddy brick, or a light, smooth, silky spread. Let’s avoid the brick. The best way to…
Waffle Some Eggplant for a Charred Treat
I love eggplant, but I don’t like futzing with eggplant. I’m not big on soaking, and only salt it half of the time, not because I think I’m too good…
Treat Yourself to Sweet, Buttery Phyllo Chips
A fine dessert doesn’t always have to be elaborate, or even pretend to be. There’s something a bit fancy about a sweet that owns its simplicity, and parades around in…
Mini Labneh Balls Are the New Cheeseballs
In the world of cultured dairy products, labneh straddles the line between cheese and yogurt, which is why you’ll sometimes find it referred to as “yogurt cheese.” You can buy…
11 of our Best Dips for Any Dip-Worthy Event
Photo: Nina Firsova (Shutterstock) Maybe I’ve sent you to this page already, but that’s because our senior food editor, Claire, is a boss and put a trio of killer recipes…
10 of Our Favorite High Protein Snacks
Photo: Claire Lower High protein snacks are a godsend when it comes to healthy eating. They can tide you over between meals, or supply extra calories and protein if you…