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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

  • Warm Kale, Coconut and Tomato Salad

    Warm Kale, Coconut and Tomato Salad

    Sam Sifton, Anna Jones

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

    696

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • The Best Fried-Eggplant Sandwich

    The Best Fried-Eggplant Sandwich

    Sam Sifton

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

    625

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chicken Paprikash

    Chicken Paprikash

    Sam Sifton

    7910 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    7,910

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Jajangmyeon

    Jajangmyeon

    Sam Sifton

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

    221

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sourdough Pancake or Waffle Batter

    Sourdough Pancake or Waffle Batter

    Sam Sifton

    3303 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,303

    15 minutes, plus overnight rest

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sourdough Pizza Dough

    Sourdough Pizza Dough

    Sam Sifton, Roberta's

    1388 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,388

    30 minutes, plus 8 to 24 hours' rise

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sourdough No-Knead Bread

    Sourdough No-Knead Bread

    Sam Sifton, Jim Lahey

    2735 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,735

    12 to 24 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Caramelized Citrus

    Caramelized Citrus

    Sam Sifton

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

    360

    30 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Gjelina’s Roasted Yams

    Gjelina’s Roasted Yams

    Sam Sifton, ‘‘Gjelina: Cooking From Venice, California’’

    1303 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,303

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cod Cakes

    Cod Cakes

    Sam Sifton

    4040 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    4,040

    1 hour, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Loaded Nachos

    Loaded Nachos

    Sam Sifton

    1708 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,708

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mississippi Roast

    Mississippi Roast

    Sam Sifton, Robin Chapman

    12695 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    12,695

    6 1/2 to 8 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cassoulet

    Cassoulet

    Sam Sifton

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

    867

    5 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pork Chops in Pipian

    Pork Chops in Pipian

    Sam Sifton

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

    332

    1 Hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Houseman's Roasted-Squash Salad

    Houseman's Roasted-Squash Salad

    Sam Sifton

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

    553

    30 minutes, plus macerating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Three-Cup Chicken

    Three-Cup Chicken

    Sam Sifton

    10646 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    10,646

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Oven-Roasted Chicken Shawarma

    Oven-Roasted Chicken Shawarma

    Sam Sifton

    28361 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    28,361

    45 minutes, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rau Ram Pico de Gallo

    Rau Ram Pico de Gallo

    Sam Sifton

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

    45

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Quealy’s Queso

    Quealy’s Queso

    Sam Sifton

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

    284

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Charred Tomatillo Jaew

    Charred Tomatillo Jaew

    Sam Sifton

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

    67

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Quealy Watson’s Cabrito

    Quealy Watson’s Cabrito

    Sam Sifton

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

    63

    6 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • South Texas BBQ Duck

    South Texas BBQ Duck

    Sam Sifton

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

    183

    5 Hrs

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chipotle Kewpie

    Chipotle Kewpie

    Sam Sifton

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

    35

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Palm Sugar Pecan Pie

    Palm Sugar Pecan Pie

    Sam Sifton

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

    56

    2.5 Hrs

    or to save this recipe.

  • Green-Peppercorn Guacamole

    Green-Peppercorn Guacamole

    Sam Sifton

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

    19

    20 min

    or to save this recipe.

  • Savory Burmese Slaw

    Savory Burmese Slaw

    Sam Sifton

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

    114

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • San Antonio Margarita

    San Antonio Margarita

    Sam Sifton, Josie Davidson

    1505 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,505

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Soy-Sauce-Pickled Eggs

    Soy-Sauce-Pickled Eggs

    Sam Sifton

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

    630

    8 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Short-Grained Rice

    Short-Grained Rice

    Sam Sifton

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

    81

    30-35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Whole-Roasted Stuffed Delicata Squash

    Whole-Roasted Stuffed Delicata Squash

    Sam Sifton

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

    697

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Jerk Ribs

    Jerk Ribs

    Sam Sifton, Harold Dieterle

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

    629

    3 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Meera Sodha’s Chicken Curry

    Meera Sodha’s Chicken Curry

    Sam Sifton, Meera Sodha

    4812 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    4,812

    60 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Meera Sodha’s Naan

    Meera Sodha’s Naan

    Sam Sifton, Meera Sodha

    3000 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,000

    90 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • All-Purpose Biscuits

    All-Purpose Biscuits

    Sam Sifton

    9468 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    9,468

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Bobby Flay’s Double-Chocolate Pancakes

    Bobby Flay’s Double-Chocolate Pancakes

    Sam Sifton, Bobby Flay

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

    386

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Bobby Flay’s Salted Caramel Sauce

    Bobby Flay’s Salted Caramel Sauce

    Sam Sifton, Bobby Flay

    1464 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,464

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Miso Chicken

    Miso Chicken

    Sam Sifton

    14548 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    14,548

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Orange Beef

    Orange Beef

    Sam Sifton

    3451 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,451

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baby Bok Choy With Oyster Sauce

    Baby Bok Choy With Oyster Sauce

    Sam Sifton

    1775 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,775

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Lucky Peach Lamb Burgers

    Lucky Peach Lamb Burgers

    Sam Sifton, Peter Meehan

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

    786

    About 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Jalapeño Brown Butter

    Jalapeño Brown Butter

    Sam Sifton

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

    29

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Steamed Clams

    Steamed Clams

    Sam Sifton

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

    346

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Grilled Baby Back Ribs

    Grilled Baby Back Ribs

    Sam Sifton

    1621 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,621

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Corn on the Cob

    Grilled Corn on the Cob

    Sam Sifton

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

    852

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Grilled Sausages, Onions and Peppers

    Grilled Sausages, Onions and Peppers

    Sam Sifton

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

    593

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Romaine

    Grilled Romaine

    Sam Sifton

    1407 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,407

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • BBQ Chicken

    BBQ Chicken

    Sam Sifton

    2816 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,816

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Perfect Peach Pie

    Perfect Peach Pie

    Sam Sifton

    3029 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,029

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

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