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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

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

    680

    30 minutes, plus overnight refrigeration

    or to save this recipe.

  • Serious Potato Skins

    Serious Potato Skins

    Sam Sifton

    1119 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,119

    1 hour 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pizza Margherita

    Pizza Margherita

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

    3357 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,357

    15 minutes, plus 1 hour to heat oven

    or to save this recipe.

  • Bulgogi-Style Tofu

    Bulgogi-Style Tofu

    Sam Sifton

    3473 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,473

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Fluke au Gratin

    Fluke au Gratin

    Sam Sifton, Henri Charpentier

    1140 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,140

    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

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

    754

    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

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

    892

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts

    Roasted Brussels Sprouts

    Sam Sifton

    1835 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,835

    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

    1284 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,284

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tofu and Green Beans With Chile Crisp

    Tofu and Green Beans With Chile Crisp

    Sam Sifton

    5909 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    5,909

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Japanese-Style Tuna Noodle Salad

    Japanese-Style Tuna Noodle Salad

    Sam Sifton, Bart van Olphen

    1726 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,726

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tater Tot Casserole

    Tater Tot Casserole

    Sam Sifton, Molly Yeh

    3175 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,175

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Beef Stroganoff

    Beef Stroganoff

    Sam Sifton

    4050 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    4,050

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chinese Roast Pork on Garlic Bread

    Chinese Roast Pork on Garlic Bread

    Sam Sifton

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

    450

    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

    1203 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,203

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Veal Chops in Cherry-Pepper Sauce

    Veal Chops in Cherry-Pepper Sauce

    Sam Sifton

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

    333

    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

    7225 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    7,225

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • 7Up Cake

    7Up Cake

    Sam Sifton

    1228 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,228

    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

    1374 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,374

    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

    5145 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    5,145

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Kombucha

    Kombucha

    Sam Sifton

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

    514

    1 1/2 hours, plus fermenting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Hamburgers

    Grilled Hamburgers

    Sam Sifton

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

    735

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Curried Rice

    Curried Rice

    Sam Sifton, Paul Carmichael, Momofuku Seiobo

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

    777

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Takeout-Style Sesame Noodles

    Takeout-Style Sesame Noodles

    Sam Sifton, Shorty Tang, Ed Schoenfeld

    11659 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    11,659

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    classic
  • XO Sauce

    XO Sauce

    Sam Sifton, Diana Kuan

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

    677

    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.

  • Sloppy Joes

    Sloppy Joes

    Sam Sifton

    2678 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,678

    or to save this recipe.

  • Soft-Boiled Eggs With Anchovy Toast

    Soft-Boiled Eggs With Anchovy Toast

    Sam Sifton

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

    936

    or to save this recipe.

  • Salmon With BBQ Sauce and Hot Peppers

    Salmon With BBQ Sauce and Hot Peppers

    Sam Sifton

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

    293

    or to save this recipe.

  • Whatever You’ve Got Fried Rice

    Whatever You’ve Got Fried Rice

    Sam Sifton

    4195 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    4,195

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Fish With Ginger, Scallions and Soy

    Roasted Fish With Ginger, Scallions and Soy

    Sam Sifton

    2311 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,311

    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

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

    603

    or to save this recipe.

  • Speedy Fish Chowder

    Speedy Fish Chowder

    Sam Sifton

    5469 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    5,469

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Cheese With Jalapeño, Tomato and Fried Egg

    Grilled Cheese With Jalapeño, Tomato and Fried Egg

    Sam Sifton

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

    214

    or to save this recipe.

  • Steamed Mussels With Tomatoes and Chorizo

    Steamed Mussels With Tomatoes and Chorizo

    Sam Sifton

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

    269

    or to save this recipe.

  • Kale Salad With Cranberries, Pecans and Blue Cheese

    Kale Salad With Cranberries, Pecans and Blue Cheese

    Sam Sifton

    1278 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,278

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rotisserie Chicken Salad With Greens and Herbs

    Rotisserie Chicken Salad With Greens and Herbs

    Sam Sifton

    1543 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,543

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rice and Beans With Extras

    Rice and Beans With Extras

    Sam Sifton

    2460 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,460

    or to save this recipe.

  • Smashed Potatoes With Bacon, Cheese and Greens

    Smashed Potatoes With Bacon, Cheese and Greens

    Sam Sifton

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

    701

    1 hour

    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

    1077 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,077

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mushroom Toast With Pea Purée

    Mushroom Toast With Pea Purée

    Sam Sifton

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

    259

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Broccoli With Soy Sauce, Maple Syrup and Balsamic Vinegar

    Grilled Broccoli With Soy Sauce, Maple Syrup and Balsamic Vinegar

    Sam Sifton

    1851 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,851

    or to save this recipe.

  • Party Board

    Party Board

    Sam Sifton

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

    862

    or to save this recipe.

  • Quick-Broiled Pork Chops With Peanuts and Gochujang

    Quick-Broiled Pork Chops With Peanuts and Gochujang

    Sam Sifton

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

    321

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pasta With Sausage and Parm

    Pasta With Sausage and Parm

    Sam Sifton

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

    990

    or to save this recipe.

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