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  1. About Us
  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

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

    735

    30 minutes, plus overnight refrigeration

    or to save this recipe.

  • Serious Potato Skins

    Serious Potato Skins

    Sam Sifton

    1255 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,255

    1 hour 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pizza Margherita

    Pizza Margherita

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

    3512 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,512

    15 minutes, plus 1 hour to heat oven

    or to save this recipe.

  • Bulgogi-Style Tofu

    Bulgogi-Style Tofu

    Sam Sifton

    3676 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,676

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Fluke au Gratin

    Fluke au Gratin

    Sam Sifton, Henri Charpentier

    1170 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,170

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Red-Cooked Beef Short Ribs

    Red-Cooked Beef Short Ribs

    Sam Sifton, Jennifer Hwa Dobbertin, Quealy Watson

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

    390

    4 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Florida Lime Pie

    Florida Lime Pie

    Sam Sifton, Jane Nickerson

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

    761

    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

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

    917

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts

    Roasted Brussels Sprouts

    Sam Sifton

    2015 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,015

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Turkey Brine

    Turkey Brine

    Sam Sifton

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

    566

    10 minutes, plus at least 12 hours' brining

    or to save this recipe.

  • Canlis Salad

    Canlis Salad

    Sam Sifton, Canlis Restaurant

    1386 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,386

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tofu and Green Beans With Chile Crisp

    Tofu and Green Beans With Chile Crisp

    Sam Sifton

    6854 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    6,854

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Japanese-Style Tuna Noodle Salad

    Japanese-Style Tuna Noodle Salad

    Sam Sifton, Bart van Olphen

    1775 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,775

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tater Tot Casserole

    Tater Tot Casserole

    Sam Sifton, Molly Yeh

    3279 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,279

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Beef Stroganoff

    Beef Stroganoff

    Sam Sifton

    4552 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    4,552

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chinese Roast Pork on Garlic Bread

    Chinese Roast Pork on Garlic Bread

    Sam Sifton

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

    460

    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

    1229 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,229

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Veal Chops in Cherry-Pepper Sauce

    Veal Chops in Cherry-Pepper Sauce

    Sam Sifton

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

    337

    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

    7864 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    7,864

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • 7Up Cake

    7Up Cake

    Sam Sifton

    1241 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,241

    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

    1402 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,402

    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

    5535 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    5,535

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Kombucha

    Kombucha

    Sam Sifton

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

    518

    1 1/2 hours, plus fermenting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Hamburgers

    Grilled Hamburgers

    Sam Sifton

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

    750

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Curried Rice

    Curried Rice

    Sam Sifton, Paul Carmichael, Momofuku Seiobo

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

    780

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Takeout-Style Sesame Noodles

    Takeout-Style Sesame Noodles

    Sam Sifton, Shorty Tang, Ed Schoenfeld

    12328 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    12,328

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    classic
  • XO Sauce

    XO Sauce

    Sam Sifton, Diana Kuan

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

    679

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Jerusalem Grill

    Jerusalem Grill

    Sam Sifton, Michael Solomonov, Steven Cook

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

    659

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Kale Salad With Cranberries, Pecans and Blue Cheese

    Kale Salad With Cranberries, Pecans and Blue Cheese

    Sam Sifton

    1316 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,316

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rice and Beans With Extras

    Rice and Beans With Extras

    Sam Sifton

    2540 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,540

    or to save this recipe.

  • Salmon With BBQ Sauce and Hot Peppers

    Salmon With BBQ Sauce and Hot Peppers

    Sam Sifton

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

    300

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sloppy Joes

    Sloppy Joes

    Sam Sifton

    2874 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,874

    or to save this recipe.

  • Soft-Boiled Eggs With Anchovy Toast

    Soft-Boiled Eggs With Anchovy Toast

    Sam Sifton

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

    965

    or to save this recipe.

  • Steamed Mussels With Tomatoes and Chorizo

    Steamed Mussels With Tomatoes and Chorizo

    Sam Sifton

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

    279

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Cheese With Jalapeño, Tomato and Fried Egg

    Grilled Cheese With Jalapeño, Tomato and Fried Egg

    Sam Sifton

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

    218

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Fish With Ginger, Scallions and Soy

    Roasted Fish With Ginger, Scallions and Soy

    Sam Sifton

    2373 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,373

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rotisserie Chicken Salad With Greens and Herbs

    Rotisserie Chicken Salad With Greens and Herbs

    Sam Sifton

    1607 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,607

    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

    1133 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,133

    or to save this recipe.

  • Steak Tacos With Pineapple Salsa

    Steak Tacos With Pineapple Salsa

    Sam Sifton

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

    616

    or to save this recipe.

  • Smashed Potatoes With Bacon, Cheese and Greens

    Smashed Potatoes With Bacon, Cheese and Greens

    Sam Sifton

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

    721

    1 hour

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  • Speedy Fish Chowder

    Speedy Fish Chowder

    Sam Sifton

    5665 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    5,665

    or to save this recipe.

  • Almond and Dried Fruit Pilaf With Rotisserie Chicken

    Almond and Dried Fruit Pilaf With Rotisserie Chicken

    Sam Sifton

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

    173

    or to save this recipe.

  • Whatever You’ve Got Fried Rice

    Whatever You’ve Got Fried Rice

    Sam Sifton

    4384 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    4,384

    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

    1888 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,888

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pasta With Sausage and Parm

    Pasta With Sausage and Parm

    Sam Sifton

    1031 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,031

    or to save this recipe.

  • Quick-Broiled Pork Chops With Peanuts and Gochujang

    Quick-Broiled Pork Chops With Peanuts and Gochujang

    Sam Sifton

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

    326

    or to save this recipe.

  • Miso-Glazed Eggplant With a Bowl of Rice

    Miso-Glazed Eggplant With a Bowl of Rice

    Sam Sifton

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

    982

    or to save this recipe.

  • BBQ Shrimp

    BBQ Shrimp

    Sam Sifton

    1088 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,088

    or to save this recipe.

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