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  1. About Us
  2. Kenji López-Alt

Kenji López-Alt

J. Kenji López-Alt writes a column for The New York Times on food and science, and he develops recipes and appears in videos for NYT Cooking. He is also the creator and host of Kenji’s Cooking Show on YouTube.

Recipes by Kenji López-Alt

70 recipes

  • Diner Burgers

    Diner Burgers

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    126

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Thick Backyard Burgers

    Thick Backyard Burgers

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    59

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Smash Burgers

    Smash Burgers

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    491

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Macaroni and Peas

    Macaroni and Peas

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    720

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Thanksgiving Leftovers Hot Pockets

    Thanksgiving Leftovers Hot Pockets

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    467

    1 hour 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Cantonese-Style Steamed Fish

    Cantonese-Style Steamed Fish

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    258

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sanshoku-don (Three-Color Rice Bowls)

    Sanshoku-don (Three-Color Rice Bowls)

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    264

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Whipped Cream Cheese With Mentaiko

    Whipped Cream Cheese With Mentaiko

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    63

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Japanese Potato Salad With Mentaiko

    Japanese Potato Salad With Mentaiko

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    343

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Classic Mentaiko Spaghetti

    Classic Mentaiko Spaghetti

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    326

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Dry-Brined Salmon

    Dry-Brined Salmon

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    857

    15 minutes, plus at least 8 hours’ marinating

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Changua (Colombian Bread and Egg Soup)

    Changua (Colombian Bread and Egg Soup)

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    195

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Pizza Sauce for Chicago Thin-Crust Pizza

    Pizza Sauce for Chicago Thin-Crust Pizza

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    524

    About 5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Chicago Thin-Crust (Tavern-Style) Pizza With Sausage and Giardiniera

    Chicago Thin-Crust (Tavern-Style) Pizza With Sausage and Giardiniera

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    600

    35 minutes, plus at least 3 1/2 hours for the dough

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chicago Thin-Crust (Tavern-Style) Pizza Dough

    Chicago Thin-Crust (Tavern-Style) Pizza Dough

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    596

    30 minutes, plus at least 3 hours’ and up to 5 days’ resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chicago-Style Italian Sausage

    Chicago-Style Italian Sausage

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    99

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • One-Pot Roasted Squash Soup

    One-Pot Roasted Squash Soup

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    1005 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,005

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Velvety Scrambled Eggs

    Velvety Scrambled Eggs

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    1632 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,632

    5 minutes, plus optional resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mayo-Roasted Thanksgiving Turkey With Gravy

    Mayo-Roasted Thanksgiving Turkey With Gravy

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    2528 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,528

    About 2 hours, plus overnight dry-brining

    or to save this recipe.

  • Niku Udon (Japanese Beef Noodle Soup)

    Niku Udon (Japanese Beef Noodle Soup)

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    1285 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,285

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • San Francisco-Style Vietnamese American Garlic Noodles

    San Francisco-Style Vietnamese American Garlic Noodles

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    10776 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    10,776

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Buldak Pizza (Korean Fire Chicken Pizza)

    Buldak Pizza (Korean Fire Chicken Pizza)

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    241

    50 minutes, plus overnight resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Guacamole With Grilled Corn

    Guacamole With Grilled Corn

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    694

    25 minutes, plus time for grill to heat

    or to save this recipe.

  • Oklahoma Onion Burgers

    Oklahoma Onion Burgers

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    2012 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,012

    15 to 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Honey Butter Grilled Corn

    Honey Butter Grilled Corn

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    684

    20 minutes, plus time for heating grill

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fried Shallots

    Fried Shallots

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    181

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Watermelon Salad With Fried Shallots and Fish Sauce

    Watermelon Salad With Fried Shallots and Fish Sauce

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    501

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spaghetti Aglio e Olio e Fried Shallot

    Spaghetti Aglio e Olio e Fried Shallot

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    531

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fried Shallot Caesar Salad

    Fried Shallot Caesar Salad

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    168

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tuna Crunch Sandwiches

    Tuna Crunch Sandwiches

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    1429 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,429

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Caldo de Costilla (Colombian Beef Rib Soup)

    Caldo de Costilla (Colombian Beef Rib Soup)

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    296

    About 3½ hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • French Onion-Braised Lamb Shanks With Barley and Greens

    French Onion-Braised Lamb Shanks With Barley and Greens

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    425

    About 4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Extra-Creamy Scrambled Eggs

    Extra-Creamy Scrambled Eggs

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    7715 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    7,715

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Grilled Pizza

    Grilled Pizza

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    353

    45 minutes, plus 2 hours’ proofing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Thin but Juicy Chargrilled Burgers

    Thin but Juicy Chargrilled Burgers

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    791

    15 minutes, plus heating the grill

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Oysters With Harissa-Parmesan Butter

    Grilled Oysters With Harissa-Parmesan Butter

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    91

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Oysters With Lemony Garlic-Herb Butter

    Grilled Oysters With Lemony Garlic-Herb Butter

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    134

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Oysters With Buttery Soy-Sake Glaze

    Grilled Oysters With Buttery Soy-Sake Glaze

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    154

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Low-Knead Sandwich Bread

    Low-Knead Sandwich Bread

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    288

    4 hours, plus 13 hours’ to 3 days’ resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Updated No-Knead Bread

    Updated No-Knead Bread

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    2573 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,573

    1 hour, plus 14 to 20 hours’ resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Low-Knead Bread

    Low-Knead Bread

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    766

    4 hours, plus 13 hours’ to 3 days’ resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Schnitzel

    Schnitzel

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    934

    30 minutes, plus overnight drying

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sauerkraut Jeon (Korean Pancakes)

    Sauerkraut Jeon (Korean Pancakes)

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    733

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup

    Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    832

    3 hours, plus overnight chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Hot and Numbing Stir-Fried New Potatoes

    Hot and Numbing Stir-Fried New Potatoes

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    700

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chicken and Cabbage Salad With Miso-Sesame Vinaigrette

    Chicken and Cabbage Salad With Miso-Sesame Vinaigrette

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    1571 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,571

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Ropa Vieja

    Ropa Vieja

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    1496 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,496

    3 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Marinated Chickpeas

    Marinated Chickpeas

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    930

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy

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