Editors’ Collection

No-Recipe Recipes

You don't need a recipe: These 37 recipes from Sam Sifton's What to Cook newsletter encourage you to improvise in the kitchen.

Bulgogi-Style Tofu — Ryan Liebe for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

Recipes

Bulgogi-Style Tofu
Sam Sifton
3434 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,434
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easy
Salmon With BBQ Sauce and Hot Peppers
Sam Sifton
291 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
291
or to save this recipe.
Grilled Broccoli With Soy Sauce, Maple Syrup and Balsamic Vinegar
Sam Sifton
1846 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,846
or to save this recipe.
Chicken With Caramelized Onions and Croutons
Sam Sifton
1317 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,317
or to save this recipe.
Italian Subs With Sausage and Peppers
Sam Sifton
525 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
525
or to save this recipe.
Grilled Cheese With Jalapeño, Tomato and Fried Egg
Sam Sifton
212 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
212
or to save this recipe.
Ham and Radicchio Toast
Sam Sifton
129 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
129
or to save this recipe.
Almond and Dried Fruit Pilaf With Rotisserie Chicken
Sam Sifton
165 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
165
or to save this recipe.
Rotisserie Chicken Salad With Greens and Herbs
Sam Sifton
1532 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,532
or to save this recipe.
Quick-Broiled Pork Chops With Peanuts and Gochujang
Sam Sifton
320 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
320
or to save this recipe.
Kale Salad With Cranberries, Pecans and Blue Cheese
Sam Sifton
1272 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,272
15 minutes
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BBQ Shrimp
Sam Sifton
1062 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,062
or to save this recipe.
Hasselback Kielbasa
Sam Sifton
1845 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,845
or to save this recipe.
Speedy Fish Chowder
Sam Sifton
5458 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
5,458
or to save this recipe.
Soft-Boiled Eggs With Anchovy Toast
Sam Sifton
932 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
932
or to save this recipe.
Amatriciana on the Fly
Sam Sifton
921 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
921
or to save this recipe.
Mushroom Toast With Pea Purée
Sam Sifton
258 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
258
or to save this recipe.
Quick-Roasted Chicken With Tarragon
Sam Sifton
751 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
751
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New Mexican Hot Dish
Sam Sifton
5169 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
5,169
or to save this recipe.
Pasta With Sausage and Parm
Sam Sifton
985 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
985
or to save this recipe.
Steamed Mussels With Tomatoes and Chorizo
Sam Sifton
265 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
265
or to save this recipe.
Savory French Toast With Cherry Tomatoes and Basil
Sam Sifton
431 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
431
or to save this recipe.
Whatever You’ve Got Fried Rice
Sam Sifton
4181 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
4,181
or to save this recipe.
Seared Lamb Chops With Lemon and Butter-Braised Potatoes
Sam Sifton
377 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
377
or to save this recipe.
Steak Tacos With Pineapple Salsa
Sam Sifton
599 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
599
or to save this recipe.
Pasta With Chickpeas and a Negroni
Sam Sifton
1237 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,237
or to save this recipe.
Smashed Potatoes With Bacon, Cheese and Greens
Sam Sifton
699 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
699
1 hour
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Ham and Cheese Pasta With a Handful of Peas
Sam Sifton
1058 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,058
or to save this recipe.
Peanut Butter Sandwich With Sriracha and Pickles
Sam Sifton
2770 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,770
or to save this recipe.
Pan-Roasted Chicken With Chiles de Árbol
Sam Sifton
239 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
239
or to save this recipe.
Rotisserie Chicken Panzanella
Sam Sifton
555 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
555
or to save this recipe.
Sloppy Joes
Sam Sifton
2662 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,662
or to save this recipe.
Miso-Glazed Eggplant With a Bowl of Rice
Sam Sifton
950 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
950
or to save this recipe.
Fried Egg Quesadilla
Sam Sifton
1529 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,529
or to save this recipe.
Fettuccine With Ricotta and a Fistful of Mint
Sam Sifton
1011 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,011
or to save this recipe.
Roasted Fish With Ginger, Scallions and Soy
Sam Sifton
2310 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,310
or to save this recipe.
Party Board
Sam Sifton
860 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
860
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Freestyle Roasted Chicken Parm
Sam Sifton
1728 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,728
or to save this recipe.
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No-Recipe Recipes

Recipes

Bulgogi-Style Tofu

Salmon With BBQ Sauce and Hot Peppers

Grilled Broccoli With Soy Sauce, Maple Syrup and Balsamic Vinegar

Chicken With Caramelized Onions and Croutons

Italian Subs With Sausage and Peppers

Grilled Cheese With Jalapeño, Tomato and Fried Egg

Ham and Radicchio Toast

Almond and Dried Fruit Pilaf With Rotisserie Chicken

Rotisserie Chicken Salad With Greens and Herbs

Quick-Broiled Pork Chops With Peanuts and Gochujang

Kale Salad With Cranberries, Pecans and Blue Cheese

BBQ Shrimp

Hasselback Kielbasa

Speedy Fish Chowder

Soft-Boiled Eggs With Anchovy Toast

Amatriciana on the Fly

Mushroom Toast With Pea Purée

Quick-Roasted Chicken With Tarragon

New Mexican Hot Dish

Pasta With Sausage and Parm

Steamed Mussels With Tomatoes and Chorizo

Savory French Toast With Cherry Tomatoes and Basil

Whatever You’ve Got Fried Rice

Seared Lamb Chops With Lemon and Butter-Braised Potatoes

Steak Tacos With Pineapple Salsa

Pasta With Chickpeas and a Negroni

Smashed Potatoes With Bacon, Cheese and Greens

Ham and Cheese Pasta With a Handful of Peas

Peanut Butter Sandwich With Sriracha and Pickles

Pan-Roasted Chicken With Chiles de Árbol

Rotisserie Chicken Panzanella

Sloppy Joes

Miso-Glazed Eggplant With a Bowl of Rice

Fried Egg Quesadilla

Fettuccine With Ricotta and a Fistful of Mint

Roasted Fish With Ginger, Scallions and Soy

Party Board

Freestyle Roasted Chicken Parm

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