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  1. About Us
  2. Sam Sifton

Sam Sifton

Sam Sifton is the founding editor of NYT Cooking, and an assistant managing editor leading culture and lifestyle coverage for The New York Times. He’s also a cookbook author and one of the writers of the Cooking newsletter.

Recipes by Sam Sifton

435 recipes

  • Bulgogi Sliders With Scallion Salsa

    Bulgogi Sliders With Scallion Salsa

    Sam Sifton, Hooni Kim

    800 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    800

    30 minutes, plus overnight refrigeration

    or to save this recipe.

  • Serious Potato Skins

    Serious Potato Skins

    Sam Sifton

    1273 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,273

    1 hour 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pizza Margherita

    Pizza Margherita

    Sam Sifton, Carlo Mirarchi, Brandon Hoy, Chris Parachini, Katherine Wheelock

    3540 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,540

    15 minutes, plus 1 hour to heat oven

    or to save this recipe.

  • Bulgogi-Style Tofu

    Bulgogi-Style Tofu

    Sam Sifton

    3717 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,717

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fluke au Gratin

    Fluke au Gratin

    Sam Sifton, Henri Charpentier

    1175 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,175

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Red-Cooked Beef Short Ribs

    Red-Cooked Beef Short Ribs

    Sam Sifton, Jennifer Hwa Dobbertin, Quealy Watson

    391 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    391

    4 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Florida Lime Pie

    Florida Lime Pie

    Sam Sifton, Jane Nickerson

    762 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    762

    1 1/2 hours, plus chilling and cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pork Chops With Onion Gravy

    Pork Chops With Onion Gravy

    Sam Sifton

    923 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    923

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts

    Roasted Brussels Sprouts

    Sam Sifton

    2028 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,028

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Turkey Brine

    Turkey Brine

    Sam Sifton

    566 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    566

    10 minutes, plus at least 12 hours' brining

    or to save this recipe.

  • Canlis Salad

    Canlis Salad

    Sam Sifton, Canlis Restaurant

    1401 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,401

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tofu and Green Beans With Chile Crisp

    Tofu and Green Beans With Chile Crisp

    Sam Sifton

    7033 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    7,033

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Japanese-Style Tuna Noodle Salad

    Japanese-Style Tuna Noodle Salad

    Sam Sifton, Bart van Olphen

    1788 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,788

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tater Tot Casserole

    Tater Tot Casserole

    Sam Sifton, Molly Yeh

    3291 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,291

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Beef Stroganoff

    Beef Stroganoff

    Sam Sifton

    4608 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    4,608

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chinese Roast Pork on Garlic Bread

    Chinese Roast Pork on Garlic Bread

    Sam Sifton

    463 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    463

    1 1/4 hours, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pork Chops in Cherry-Pepper Sauce

    Pork Chops in Cherry-Pepper Sauce

    Sam Sifton

    1233 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,233

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Veal Chops in Cherry-Pepper Sauce

    Veal Chops in Cherry-Pepper Sauce

    Sam Sifton

    338 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    338

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pork Chops in Lemon-Caper Sauce

    Pork Chops in Lemon-Caper Sauce

    Sam Sifton, Toni Tipton-Martin

    8055 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    8,055

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • 7Up Cake

    7Up Cake

    Sam Sifton

    1243 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,243

    1 hour 30 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • The Store’s Green Dip

    The Store’s Green Dip

    Sam Sifton, Bert Greene, Denis Vaughan

    1404 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,404

    10 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Maangchi’s Cheese Buldak (Fire Chicken)

    Maangchi’s Cheese Buldak (Fire Chicken)

    Sam Sifton, Maangchi

    5596 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    5,596

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Kombucha

    Kombucha

    Sam Sifton

    518 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    518

    1 1/2 hours, plus fermenting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Hamburgers

    Grilled Hamburgers

    Sam Sifton

    773 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    773

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Curried Rice

    Curried Rice

    Sam Sifton, Paul Carmichael, Momofuku Seiobo

    782 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    782

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Takeout-Style Sesame Noodles

    Takeout-Style Sesame Noodles

    Sam Sifton, Shorty Tang, Ed Schoenfeld

    12539 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    12,539

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • XO Sauce

    XO Sauce

    Sam Sifton, Diana Kuan

    679 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    679

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Jerusalem Grill

    Jerusalem Grill

    Sam Sifton, Michael Solomonov, Steven Cook

    663 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    663

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Speedy Fish Chowder

    Speedy Fish Chowder

    Sam Sifton

    5684 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    5,684

    or to save this recipe.

  • Steak Tacos With Pineapple Salsa

    Steak Tacos With Pineapple Salsa

    Sam Sifton

    623 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    623

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Cheese With Jalapeño, Tomato and Fried Egg

    Grilled Cheese With Jalapeño, Tomato and Fried Egg

    Sam Sifton

    220 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    220

    or to save this recipe.

  • Almond and Dried Fruit Pilaf With Rotisserie Chicken

    Almond and Dried Fruit Pilaf With Rotisserie Chicken

    Sam Sifton

    179 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    179

    or to save this recipe.

  • Steamed Mussels With Tomatoes and Chorizo

    Steamed Mussels With Tomatoes and Chorizo

    Sam Sifton

    280 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    280

    or to save this recipe.

  • Whatever You’ve Got Fried Rice

    Whatever You’ve Got Fried Rice

    Sam Sifton

    4427 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    4,427

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Fish With Ginger, Scallions and Soy

    Roasted Fish With Ginger, Scallions and Soy

    Sam Sifton

    2381 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,381

    or to save this recipe.

  • Ham and Cheese Pasta With a Handful of Peas

    Ham and Cheese Pasta With a Handful of Peas

    Sam Sifton

    1139 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,139

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sloppy Joes

    Sloppy Joes

    Sam Sifton

    2905 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,905

    or to save this recipe.

  • Salmon With BBQ Sauce and Hot Peppers

    Salmon With BBQ Sauce and Hot Peppers

    Sam Sifton

    303 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    303

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rotisserie Chicken Salad With Greens and Herbs

    Rotisserie Chicken Salad With Greens and Herbs

    Sam Sifton

    1681 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,681

    or to save this recipe.

  • Soft-Boiled Eggs With Anchovy Toast

    Soft-Boiled Eggs With Anchovy Toast

    Sam Sifton

    969 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    969

    or to save this recipe.

  • Kale Salad With Cranberries, Pecans and Blue Cheese

    Kale Salad With Cranberries, Pecans and Blue Cheese

    Sam Sifton

    1328 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,328

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Smashed Potatoes With Bacon, Cheese and Greens

    Smashed Potatoes With Bacon, Cheese and Greens

    Sam Sifton

    727 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    727

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rice and Beans With Extras

    Rice and Beans With Extras

    Sam Sifton

    2548 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,548

    or to save this recipe.

  • Ham and Radicchio Toast

    Ham and Radicchio Toast

    Sam Sifton

    135 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    135

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pan-Roasted Chicken With Chiles de Árbol

    Pan-Roasted Chicken With Chiles de Árbol

    Sam Sifton

    245 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    245

    or to save this recipe.

  • BBQ Shrimp

    BBQ Shrimp

    Sam Sifton

    1094 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,094

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mushroom Toast With Pea Purée

    Mushroom Toast With Pea Purée

    Sam Sifton

    269 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    269

    or to save this recipe.

  • Party Board

    Party Board

    Sam Sifton

    894 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    894

    or to save this recipe.

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