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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

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

    678

    30 minutes, plus overnight refrigeration

    or to save this recipe.

  • Serious Potato Skins

    Serious Potato Skins

    Sam Sifton

    1116 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,116

    1 hour 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pizza Margherita

    Pizza Margherita

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

    3332 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,332

    15 minutes, plus 1 hour to heat oven

    or to save this recipe.

  • Bulgogi-Style Tofu

    Bulgogi-Style Tofu

    Sam Sifton

    3433 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,433

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Fluke au Gratin

    Fluke au Gratin

    Sam Sifton, Henri Charpentier

    1138 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,138

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Red-Cooked Beef Short Ribs

    Red-Cooked Beef Short Ribs

    Sam Sifton, Jennifer Hwa Dobbertin, Quealy Watson

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

    382

    4 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Florida Lime Pie

    Florida Lime Pie

    Sam Sifton, Jane Nickerson

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

    752

    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

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

    891

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts

    Roasted Brussels Sprouts

    Sam Sifton

    1824 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,824

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Turkey Brine

    Turkey Brine

    Sam Sifton

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

    515

    10 minutes, plus at least 12 hours' brining

    or to save this recipe.

  • Canlis Salad

    Canlis Salad

    Sam Sifton, Canlis Restaurant

    1270 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,270

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tofu and Green Beans With Chile Crisp

    Tofu and Green Beans With Chile Crisp

    Sam Sifton

    5788 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    5,788

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Japanese-Style Tuna Noodle Salad

    Japanese-Style Tuna Noodle Salad

    Sam Sifton, Bart van Olphen

    1719 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,719

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tater Tot Casserole

    Tater Tot Casserole

    Sam Sifton, Molly Yeh

    3172 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,172

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Beef Stroganoff

    Beef Stroganoff

    Sam Sifton

    4012 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    4,012

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chinese Roast Pork on Garlic Bread

    Chinese Roast Pork on Garlic Bread

    Sam Sifton

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

    449

    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

    1200 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,200

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Veal Chops in Cherry-Pepper Sauce

    Veal Chops in Cherry-Pepper Sauce

    Sam Sifton

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

    332

    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

    7177 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    7,177

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • 7Up Cake

    7Up Cake

    Sam Sifton

    1221 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,221

    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

    1363 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,363

    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

    5119 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    5,119

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Kombucha

    Kombucha

    Sam Sifton

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

    513

    1 1/2 hours, plus fermenting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Hamburgers

    Grilled Hamburgers

    Sam Sifton

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

    720

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Curried Rice

    Curried Rice

    Sam Sifton, Paul Carmichael, Momofuku Seiobo

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

    776

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Takeout-Style Sesame Noodles

    Takeout-Style Sesame Noodles

    Sam Sifton, Shorty Tang, Ed Schoenfeld

    11544 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    11,544

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    classic
  • XO Sauce

    XO Sauce

    Sam Sifton, Diana Kuan

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

    673

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Jerusalem Grill

    Jerusalem Grill

    Sam Sifton, Michael Solomonov, Steven Cook

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

    638

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Smashed Potatoes With Bacon, Cheese and Greens

    Smashed Potatoes With Bacon, Cheese and Greens

    Sam Sifton

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

    699

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Whatever You’ve Got Fried Rice

    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.

  • Ham and Cheese Pasta With a Handful of Peas

    Ham and Cheese Pasta With a Handful of Peas

    Sam Sifton

    1056 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,056

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Fish With Ginger, Scallions and Soy

    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.

  • Almond and Dried Fruit Pilaf With Rotisserie Chicken

    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.

  • Steak Tacos With Pineapple Salsa

    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.

  • Speedy Fish Chowder

    Speedy Fish Chowder

    Sam Sifton

    5458 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    5,458

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Cheese With Jalapeño, Tomato and Fried Egg

    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.

  • Steamed Mussels With Tomatoes and Chorizo

    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.

  • Kale Salad With Cranberries, Pecans and Blue Cheese

    Kale Salad With Cranberries, Pecans and Blue Cheese

    Sam Sifton

    1271 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,271

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rotisserie Chicken Salad With Greens and Herbs

    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.

  • Rice and Beans With Extras

    Rice and Beans With Extras

    Sam Sifton

    2450 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,450

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sloppy Joes

    Sloppy Joes

    Sam Sifton

    2662 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,662

    or to save this recipe.

  • Soft-Boiled Eggs With Anchovy Toast

    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.

  • Salmon With BBQ Sauce and Hot Peppers

    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.

  • BBQ Shrimp

    BBQ Shrimp

    Sam Sifton

    1062 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,062

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fried Egg Quesadilla

    Fried Egg Quesadilla

    Sam Sifton

    1529 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,529

    or to save this recipe.

  • Hasselback Kielbasa

    Hasselback Kielbasa

    Sam Sifton

    1845 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,845

    or to save this recipe.

  • Savory French Toast With Cherry Tomatoes and Basil

    Savory French Toast With Cherry Tomatoes and Basil

    Sam Sifton

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

    430

    or to save this recipe.

  • Seared Lamb Chops With Lemon and Butter-Braised Potatoes

    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.

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