Sohla El-Waylly
Serious Eats
New York, NY, United States
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Spiced Tamarind Chutney Recipe
This homemade chutney gets its body and mellow sweetness from chewy dates and earthy palm sugar, while ground ginger and Kashmiri red chile powder add subtle spice. → Read More
Sev (Crunchy Fried Chickpea Noodles) Recipe
Made from chickpea flour (known as gram or besan) and water, sev is a crunchy snack and important street food ingredient. Our version is easily piped directly into hot oil, saving you from having to buy a special tool. → Read More
Traditional Toum (Lebanese Garlic Sauce) Recipe
A bold, creamy garlic sauce and dip, Lebanese toum is easy to make at home with the help of a food processor and a little good technique. → Read More
The Best Immersion Blenders of 2021
We tested 12 immersion blenders to find the ones that are champs at puréeing, blending, and crushing, yet still easy to use. → Read More
How to Cut Watermelon
Some tips to help you pick a ripe watermelon, and how to cut it when you have one. → Read More
Lettuce Wraps With Sweet-Spicy Chicken Meatballs Make Dinner Easy AF
Vietnamese-inspired meatballs are so quick, easy, and cheap to throw together that they're one of our go-to meals or midnight snacks. → Read More
How to Make Raita, the Cool Yogurt Condiment Every Meal Needs
You may know cucumber raita best, but this cooling yogurt-based sauce comes in many forms and can be served with all kinds of dishes. → Read More
Chaat-Spiced Chex Mix Recipe
Update your classic Chex mix recipe with the addition of chaat masala. The spice blend combines funky, salty, spicy, and tart flavors, transforming anything it's sprinkled on. → Read More
Bengali-Style Fried Fish in Onion and Tomato Curry (Fish Bhuna ) Recipe
Bhuna is the term used for a thick and paste-like South Asian curry. In this fish bhuna, dorade steaks are seasoned with bright turmeric and fruity Kashmiri red chili powder before they're fried, then tossed in a spicy and tangy onion and tomato curry. It's great served alongside rice and a simple cucumber salad for a change of pace from your usual fish dinner. → Read More
A Carrot Salad for Fall That You'll Actually Love
One tasty fall salad that highlights carrots in two ways—shaved and pickled—for double the carrot fun! → Read More
A Losers' Thanksgiving: No One Knows Your Name (But All Are Welcome)
Thanksgiving dinner with the bartender from the pub down the street, the strung-out neighbor, and bussers, cooks, and dishwashers from work. → Read More
How to Make Rice in the Microwave
Cooking rice in the microwave doesn’t take any less time, but it's convenient for other reasons: It saves valuable space on your stovetop when you need just one or two portions of rice, and it cuts down on cleanup. Here's how to get perfectly fluffy results. → Read More
For a Better Tater Tot Casserole, Start From Scratch
This from-scratch version of tater tot casserole takes a little more time and effort, but it lets you ditch the cans for a fuller flavored, fresher twist on the family favorite. → Read More
Roasted-Tomato “Raisins” Are Sweet and Savory and Go With Anything
By slowly roasting whole tomatoes in the oven, the centers grow concentrated and jammy and they turn into a savory tomato "raisin." → Read More
Flank Steak With Bitter Greens and Peaches Is a One-Pan Wonder
Quick-cooking flank steak and bitter dandelion greens combine with sweet peach wedges for a full one-pan dinner that's ready in just 15 minutes. → Read More
The Best Spanakopita Has More Than Just Spinach
Giving the typical spanakopita formula a makeover doesn’t require much extra effort—it’s all about the ingredients. → Read More
How to Make Pressure Cooker Corn Risotto
Sweet summer corn is the perfect addition to creamy risotto. It only cooks for four minutes in the pressure cooker, so it's super easy, to boot. → Read More
Bengali Rice Porridge With Lentils and Chicken Recipe
This rice porridge, made with aromatic jasmine rice and hearty red lentils, is bright from plenty of turmeric and ginger, with a pungent hit of mustard oil and a garnish of spicy green-chili chutney. → Read More
Hello, Frappés: How to Make the Frothy Iced Coffee Drink
Instant coffee is made instantly refreshing in this foamy Greek iced coffee. → Read More
This Easy Braised Lamb Takes Spicy-Sweet Inspiration From Mexico
This chile-spiked, fall-apart-tender braised lamb shoulder will taste like you've slaved away at it for hours, but in reality, the blender and the oven do all of the work. → Read More