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  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

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

    690

    30 minutes, plus overnight refrigeration

    or to save this recipe.

  • Serious Potato Skins

    Serious Potato Skins

    Sam Sifton

    1144 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,144

    1 hour 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pizza Margherita

    Pizza Margherita

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

    3454 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,454

    15 minutes, plus 1 hour to heat oven

    or to save this recipe.

  • Bulgogi-Style Tofu

    Bulgogi-Style Tofu

    Sam Sifton

    3607 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,607

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Fluke au Gratin

    Fluke au Gratin

    Sam Sifton, Henri Charpentier

    1158 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,158

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Red-Cooked Beef Short Ribs

    Red-Cooked Beef Short Ribs

    Sam Sifton, Jennifer Hwa Dobbertin, Quealy Watson

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

    387

    4 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Florida Lime Pie

    Florida Lime Pie

    Sam Sifton, Jane Nickerson

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

    757

    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

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

    907

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts

    Roasted Brussels Sprouts

    Sam Sifton

    1964 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,964

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Turkey Brine

    Turkey Brine

    Sam Sifton

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

    565

    10 minutes, plus at least 12 hours' brining

    or to save this recipe.

  • Canlis Salad

    Canlis Salad

    Sam Sifton, Canlis Restaurant

    1344 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,344

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tofu and Green Beans With Chile Crisp

    Tofu and Green Beans With Chile Crisp

    Sam Sifton

    6546 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    6,546

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Japanese-Style Tuna Noodle Salad

    Japanese-Style Tuna Noodle Salad

    Sam Sifton, Bart van Olphen

    1752 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,752

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tater Tot Casserole

    Tater Tot Casserole

    Sam Sifton, Molly Yeh

    3235 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,235

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Beef Stroganoff

    Beef Stroganoff

    Sam Sifton

    4394 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    4,394

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chinese Roast Pork on Garlic Bread

    Chinese Roast Pork on Garlic Bread

    Sam Sifton

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

    454

    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

    1218 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,218

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Veal Chops in Cherry-Pepper Sauce

    Veal Chops in Cherry-Pepper Sauce

    Sam Sifton

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

    335

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Pork Chops in Lemon-Caper Sauce

    Pork Chops in Lemon-Caper Sauce

    Sam Sifton, Toni Tipton-Martin

    7409 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    7,409

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • 7Up Cake

    7Up Cake

    Sam Sifton

    1236 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,236

    1 hour 30 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • The Store’s Green Dip

    The Store’s Green Dip

    Sam Sifton, Bert Greene, Denis Vaughan

    1395 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,395

    10 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Maangchi’s Cheese Buldak (Fire Chicken)

    Maangchi’s Cheese Buldak (Fire Chicken)

    Sam Sifton, Maangchi

    5368 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    5,368

    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

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

    743

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Curried Rice

    Curried Rice

    Sam Sifton, Paul Carmichael, Momofuku Seiobo

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

    779

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Takeout-Style Sesame Noodles

    Takeout-Style Sesame Noodles

    Sam Sifton, Shorty Tang, Ed Schoenfeld

    11980 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    11,980

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    classic
  • 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.

    easy
  • Jerusalem Grill

    Jerusalem Grill

    Sam Sifton, Michael Solomonov, Steven Cook

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

    652

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Smashed Potatoes With Bacon, Cheese and Greens

    Smashed Potatoes With Bacon, Cheese and Greens

    Sam Sifton

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

    710

    1 hour

    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

    1109 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,109

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Fish With Ginger, Scallions and Soy

    Roasted Fish With Ginger, Scallions and Soy

    Sam Sifton

    2343 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,343

    or to save this recipe.

  • Steak Tacos With Pineapple Salsa

    Steak Tacos With Pineapple Salsa

    Sam Sifton

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

    606

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Cheese With Jalapeño, Tomato and Fried Egg

    Grilled Cheese With Jalapeño, Tomato and Fried Egg

    Sam Sifton

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

    216

    or to save this recipe.

  • Steamed Mussels With Tomatoes and Chorizo

    Steamed Mussels With Tomatoes and Chorizo

    Sam Sifton

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

    277

    or to save this recipe.

  • Kale Salad With Cranberries, Pecans and Blue Cheese

    Kale Salad With Cranberries, Pecans and Blue Cheese

    Sam Sifton

    1302 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,302

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rice and Beans With Extras

    Rice and Beans With Extras

    Sam Sifton

    2512 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,512

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sloppy Joes

    Sloppy Joes

    Sam Sifton

    2787 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,787

    or to save this recipe.

  • Salmon With BBQ Sauce and Hot Peppers

    Salmon With BBQ Sauce and Hot Peppers

    Sam Sifton

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

    296

    or to save this recipe.

  • Soft-Boiled Eggs With Anchovy Toast

    Soft-Boiled Eggs With Anchovy Toast

    Sam Sifton

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

    950

    or to save this recipe.

  • Whatever You’ve Got Fried Rice

    Whatever You’ve Got Fried Rice

    Sam Sifton

    4288 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    4,288

    or to save this recipe.

  • Almond and Dried Fruit Pilaf With Rotisserie Chicken

    Almond and Dried Fruit Pilaf With Rotisserie Chicken

    Sam Sifton

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

    168

    or to save this recipe.

  • Speedy Fish Chowder

    Speedy Fish Chowder

    Sam Sifton

    5590 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    5,590

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rotisserie Chicken Salad With Greens and Herbs

    Rotisserie Chicken Salad With Greens and Herbs

    Sam Sifton

    1575 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,575

    or to save this recipe.

  • Meatloaf Stroganoff

    Meatloaf Stroganoff

    Sam Sifton

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

    907

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

    classic
  • Amatriciana on the Fly

    Amatriciana on the Fly

    Sam Sifton

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

    946

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pasta With Chickpeas and a Negroni

    Pasta With Chickpeas and a Negroni

    Sam Sifton

    1261 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,261

    or to save this recipe.

  • Ham and Radicchio Toast

    Ham and Radicchio Toast

    Sam Sifton

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

    133

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mushroom Toast With Pea Purée

    Mushroom Toast With Pea Purée

    Sam Sifton

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

    265

    or to save this recipe.

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