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  1. About Us
  2. Sam Sifton

Sam Sifton

Sam Sifton is the founding editor of NYT Cooking, and the host of The Morning newsletter for The New York Times. He’s also a cookbook author and wrote the Cooking newsletter for more than a decade.

Recipes by Sam Sifton

436 recipes

  • Reverse-Seared Rib-Eye Steak

    Reverse-Seared Rib-Eye Steak

    Sam Sifton

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

    126

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Bulgogi Sliders With Scallion Salsa

    Bulgogi Sliders With Scallion Salsa

    Sam Sifton, Hooni Kim

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

    817

    30 minutes, plus overnight refrigeration

    or to save this recipe.

  • Serious Potato Skins

    Serious Potato Skins

    Sam Sifton

    1280 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,280

    1 hour 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pizza Margherita

    Pizza Margherita

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

    3556 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,556

    15 minutes, plus 1 hour to heat oven

    or to save this recipe.

  • Bulgogi-Style Tofu

    Bulgogi-Style Tofu

    Sam Sifton

    3728 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,728

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fluke au Gratin

    Fluke au Gratin

    Sam Sifton, Henri Charpentier

    1179 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,179

    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

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

    765

    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

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

    928

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts

    Roasted Brussels Sprouts

    Sam Sifton

    2040 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,040

    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

    1406 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,406

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tofu and Green Beans With Chile Crisp

    Tofu and Green Beans With Chile Crisp

    Sam Sifton

    7205 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    7,205

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Japanese-Style Tuna Noodle Salad

    Japanese-Style Tuna Noodle Salad

    Sam Sifton, Bart van Olphen

    1792 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,792

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tater Tot Casserole

    Tater Tot Casserole

    Sam Sifton, Molly Yeh

    3298 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,298

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Beef Stroganoff

    Beef Stroganoff

    Sam Sifton

    4651 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    4,651

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chinese Roast Pork on Garlic Bread

    Chinese Roast Pork on Garlic Bread

    Sam Sifton

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

    464

    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

    1242 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,242

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Veal Chops in Cherry-Pepper Sauce

    Veal Chops in Cherry-Pepper Sauce

    Sam Sifton

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

    339

    45 minutes

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  • Pork Chops in Lemon-Caper Sauce

    Pork Chops in Lemon-Caper Sauce

    Sam Sifton, Toni Tipton-Martin

    8157 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    8,157

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • 7Up Cake

    7Up Cake

    Sam Sifton

    1245 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,245

    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

    1405 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,405

    10 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Maangchi’s Cheese Buldak (Fire Chicken)

    Maangchi’s Cheese Buldak (Fire Chicken)

    Sam Sifton, Maangchi

    5643 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    5,643

    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

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

    781

    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

    12648 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    12,648

    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

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

    666

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Kale Salad With Cranberries, Pecans and Blue Cheese

    Kale Salad With Cranberries, Pecans and Blue Cheese

    Sam Sifton

    1333 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,333

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Smashed Potatoes With Bacon, Cheese and Greens

    Smashed Potatoes With Bacon, Cheese and Greens

    Sam Sifton

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

    728

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rice and Beans With Extras

    Rice and Beans With Extras

    Sam Sifton

    2554 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,554

    or to save this recipe.

  • Salmon With BBQ Sauce and Hot Peppers

    Salmon With BBQ Sauce and Hot Peppers

    Sam Sifton

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

    305

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rotisserie Chicken Salad With Greens and Herbs

    Rotisserie Chicken Salad With Greens and Herbs

    Sam Sifton

    1699 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,699

    or to save this recipe.

  • Soft-Boiled Eggs With Anchovy Toast

    Soft-Boiled Eggs With Anchovy Toast

    Sam Sifton

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

    972

    or to save this recipe.

  • Speedy Fish Chowder

    Speedy Fish Chowder

    Sam Sifton

    5702 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    5,702

    or to save this recipe.

  • Steak Tacos With Pineapple Salsa

    Steak Tacos With Pineapple Salsa

    Sam Sifton

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

    625

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sloppy Joes

    Sloppy Joes

    Sam Sifton

    2937 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,937

    or to save this recipe.

  • Almond and Dried Fruit Pilaf With Rotisserie Chicken

    Almond and Dried Fruit Pilaf With Rotisserie Chicken

    Sam Sifton

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

    180

    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

    4456 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    4,456

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Fish With Ginger, Scallions and Soy

    Roasted Fish With Ginger, Scallions and Soy

    Sam Sifton

    2390 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,390

    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

    1145 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,145

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Cheese With Jalapeño, Tomato and Fried Egg

    Grilled Cheese With Jalapeño, Tomato and Fried Egg

    Sam Sifton

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

    222

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Broccoli With Soy Sauce, Maple Syrup and Balsamic Vinegar

    Grilled Broccoli With Soy Sauce, Maple Syrup and Balsamic Vinegar

    Sam Sifton

    1911 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,911

    or to save this recipe.

  • Quick-Broiled Pork Chops With Peanuts and Gochujang

    Quick-Broiled Pork Chops With Peanuts and Gochujang

    Sam Sifton

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

    330

    or to save this recipe.

  • Peanut Butter Sandwich With Sriracha and Pickles

    Peanut Butter Sandwich With Sriracha and Pickles

    Sam Sifton

    2859 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,859

    or to save this recipe.

  • Miso-Glazed Eggplant With a Bowl of Rice

    Miso-Glazed Eggplant With a Bowl of Rice

    Sam Sifton

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

    992

    or to save this recipe.

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