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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

  • All-Purpose Pie Dough

    All-Purpose Pie Dough

    Sam Sifton

    1135 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,135

    15 minutes, plus 1 hour chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Momofuku’s Bo Ssam

    Momofuku’s Bo Ssam

    Sam Sifton, David Chang, Peter Meehan

    9472 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    9,472

    7 hours, plus 6 hours’ seasoning

    or to save this recipe.

  • Herb Oil

    Herb Oil

    Sam Sifton, Monica Byrne

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

    44

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Home/Made Mushroom Lasagna

    Home/Made Mushroom Lasagna

    Sam Sifton, Monica Byrne

    2112 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,112

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Eleven Madison Park Granola

    Eleven Madison Park Granola

    Sam Sifton, Daniel Humm

    8479 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    8,479

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Butternut-Squash Bisque

    Butternut-Squash Bisque

    Sam Sifton, Daniel Humm

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

    279

    1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cucumber Kimchi

    Cucumber Kimchi

    Sam Sifton, Hooni Kim

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

    252

    About 25 minutes, plus overnight refrigeration (optional)

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sam Sifton’s Vitello Tonnato

    Sam Sifton’s Vitello Tonnato

    Sam Sifton

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

    69

    1 1/4 hours, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sausage Gravy

    Sausage Gravy

    Sam Sifton

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

    1,496

    About 25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cake-Flour Biscuits

    Cake-Flour Biscuits

    Sam Sifton

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

    178

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Glazed Lamb Ribs

    Glazed Lamb Ribs

    Sam Sifton

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

    248

    About 3 hours 45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Minted Yogurt Sauce

    Minted Yogurt Sauce

    Sam Sifton

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

    89

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Screaming Eagle Cheese-Steak Sub

    Screaming Eagle Cheese-Steak Sub

    Sam Sifton, Michael Kann

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

    872

    60 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Shrimp and Grits With Roasted Tomato, Fennel and Sausage

    Shrimp and Grits With Roasted Tomato, Fennel and Sausage

    Sam Sifton, Sean Brock

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

    277

    90 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Beef With Farro, Egg, Kimchi Purée and Broccoli

    Beef With Farro, Egg, Kimchi Purée and Broccoli

    Sam Sifton, Sean Brock

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

    9

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Jamaican Oxtail Stew

    Jamaican Oxtail Stew

    Sam Sifton, Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery, Grill

    1913 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,913

    2 hours 40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chicken Adobo With Coconut Milk

    Chicken Adobo With Coconut Milk

    Sam Sifton, Amy Besa, Romy Dorotan

    5513 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    5,513

    2 hours, plus 2 hours' refrigeration

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sautéed Baby Bok Choy

    Sautéed Baby Bok Choy

    Sam Sifton

    3528 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,528

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Whole Wheat Spaghetti With Spicy Chickpeas, Rosemary and Bonito Flakes

    Whole Wheat Spaghetti With Spicy Chickpeas, Rosemary and Bonito Flakes

    Sam Sifton, Mark Ladner

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

    14

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Hete Bliksem

    Hete Bliksem

    Sam Sifton, Phillip Kirschen-Clark

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

    40

    90 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Grapefruit

    Roasted Grapefruit

    Sam Sifton, Nate Appleman

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

    261

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Guacamole con Frutas

    Guacamole con Frutas

    Sam Sifton, Julian Medina

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

    113

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Asado Negro

    Asado Negro

    Sam Sifton, Mohedano Restaurant

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

    248

    3 hours 45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Arugula Salad With Lime Vinaigrette

    Arugula Salad With Lime Vinaigrette

    Sam Sifton

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

    323

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Butternut Squash, Pecans and Currants

    Butternut Squash, Pecans and Currants

    Sam Sifton, Balaboosta

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

    406

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Torrisi Turkey

    Torrisi Turkey

    Sam Sifton, Torrisi Italian Specialties

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

    957

    4 hours, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fatty ’Cue Brussels Sprouts

    Fatty ’Cue Brussels Sprouts

    Sam Sifton, Fatty ’Cue

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

    275

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Stewed Chestnuts With Ricotta

    Stewed Chestnuts With Ricotta

    Sam Sifton, Prune

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

    27

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut Kale

    Coconut Kale

    Sam Sifton, Meeru Dhalwala, Vikram Vij

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

    641

    20 minutes, plus at least 4 hours’ refrigeration

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Chickpeas in Star Anise and Date Masala

    Chickpeas in Star Anise and Date Masala

    Sam Sifton, Vij’s Restaurant

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

    213

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Simple Grilled Lamb Chops

    Simple Grilled Lamb Chops

    Sam Sifton

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

    696

    About 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Pork Ragù al Maialino

    Pork Ragù al Maialino

    Sam Sifton, Nick Anderer

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

    416

    2 hours 45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Robiola-Stuffed Tomatoes

    Robiola-Stuffed Tomatoes

    Sam Sifton, “Recipes From an Italian Summer”

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

    18

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Smoke-Roasted Chicken Thighs With Paprika

    Smoke-Roasted Chicken Thighs With Paprika

    Sam Sifton

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

    972

    About 45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fatty ’Cue Spareribs

    Fatty ’Cue Spareribs

    Sam Sifton, Robbie Richter, Zakary Pelaccio

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

    21

    15 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spaghetti With Crabs

    Spaghetti With Crabs

    Sam Sifton, Frank Falcinelli, Frank Castronovo, Peter Meehan

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

    139

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Steamed Blue Crabs

    Steamed Blue Crabs

    Sam Sifton

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

    115

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Yucatan Shrimp

    Yucatan Shrimp

    Sam Sifton, Greg Nelson

    1380 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,380

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Big Country Salad

    Big Country Salad

    Sam Sifton

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

    311

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Basic Sunday-Salad Dressing

    Basic Sunday-Salad Dressing

    Sam Sifton

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

    221

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Italianate Sunday-Salad Dressing

    Italianate Sunday-Salad Dressing

    Sam Sifton

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

    241

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Slightly Creamier Sunday-Salad Dressing

    Slightly Creamier Sunday-Salad Dressing

    Sam Sifton

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

    86

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Henrietta’s Hash Browns

    Henrietta’s Hash Browns

    Sam Sifton, Peter Davis

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

    154

    1 hour 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Scrambled Eggs With Trout Roe

    Scrambled Eggs With Trout Roe

    Sam Sifton, Edna Lewis, Scott Peacock

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

    31

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Rabbit Legs with Peas, Collards and Country Ham

    Rabbit Legs with Peas, Collards and Country Ham

    Sam Sifton, Vinny Dotolo, Jon Shook

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

    5

    3 hours 15 minutes, plus refrigeration overnight

    or to save this recipe.

  • Oven-Roasted Weekend Beef

    Oven-Roasted Weekend Beef

    Sam Sifton

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

    468

    1 hour 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roast-Beef Hash

    Roast-Beef Hash

    Sam Sifton

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

    18

    About 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pan-Roasted Root Vegetables

    Pan-Roasted Root Vegetables

    Sam Sifton, Keith McNally, Riad Nasr, Lee Hanson

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

    32

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy

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