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  1. About Us
  2. Kenji López-Alt

Kenji López-Alt

J. Kenji López-Alt writes a column for The New York Times on food and science, and he develops recipes and appears in videos for NYT Cooking. He is also the creator and host of Kenji’s Cooking Show on YouTube.

Recipes by Kenji López-Alt

70 recipes

  • Diner Burgers

    Diner Burgers

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    131

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Thick Backyard Burgers

    Thick Backyard Burgers

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    69

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Smash Burgers

    Smash Burgers

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    552

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Macaroni and Peas

    Macaroni and Peas

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    741

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Thanksgiving Leftovers Hot Pockets

    Thanksgiving Leftovers Hot Pockets

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    469

    1 hour 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Cantonese-Style Steamed Fish

    Cantonese-Style Steamed Fish

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    262

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sanshoku-don (Three-Color Rice Bowls)

    Sanshoku-don (Three-Color Rice Bowls)

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    272

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Japanese Potato Salad With Mentaiko

    Japanese Potato Salad With Mentaiko

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    348

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Whipped Cream Cheese With Mentaiko

    Whipped Cream Cheese With Mentaiko

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    63

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Classic Mentaiko Spaghetti

    Classic Mentaiko Spaghetti

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    326

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Dry-Brined Salmon

    Dry-Brined Salmon

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    872

    15 minutes, plus at least 8 hours’ marinating

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Changua (Colombian Bread and Egg Soup)

    Changua (Colombian Bread and Egg Soup)

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    199

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Pizza Sauce for Chicago Thin-Crust Pizza

    Pizza Sauce for Chicago Thin-Crust Pizza

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    539

    About 5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Chicago Thin-Crust (Tavern-Style) Pizza With Sausage and Giardiniera

    Chicago Thin-Crust (Tavern-Style) Pizza With Sausage and Giardiniera

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    614

    35 minutes, plus at least 3 1/2 hours for the dough

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chicago-Style Italian Sausage

    Chicago-Style Italian Sausage

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    101

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chicago Thin-Crust (Tavern-Style) Pizza Dough

    Chicago Thin-Crust (Tavern-Style) Pizza Dough

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    611

    30 minutes, plus at least 3 hours’ and up to 5 days’ resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • One-Pot Roasted Squash Soup

    One-Pot Roasted Squash Soup

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    1008 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,008

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Velvety Scrambled Eggs

    Velvety Scrambled Eggs

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    1649 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,649

    5 minutes, plus optional resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mayo-Roasted Thanksgiving Turkey With Gravy

    Mayo-Roasted Thanksgiving Turkey With Gravy

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    2531 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,531

    About 2 hours, plus overnight dry-brining

    or to save this recipe.

  • Niku Udon (Japanese Beef Noodle Soup)

    Niku Udon (Japanese Beef Noodle Soup)

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    1313 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,313

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • San Francisco-Style Vietnamese American Garlic Noodles

    San Francisco-Style Vietnamese American Garlic Noodles

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    10899 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    10,899

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Buldak Pizza (Korean Fire Chicken Pizza)

    Buldak Pizza (Korean Fire Chicken Pizza)

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    247

    50 minutes, plus overnight resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Guacamole With Grilled Corn

    Guacamole With Grilled Corn

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    696

    25 minutes, plus time for grill to heat

    or to save this recipe.

  • Oklahoma Onion Burgers

    Oklahoma Onion Burgers

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    2023 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,023

    15 to 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Honey Butter Grilled Corn

    Honey Butter Grilled Corn

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    685

    20 minutes, plus time for heating grill

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fried Shallots

    Fried Shallots

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    183

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Watermelon Salad With Fried Shallots and Fish Sauce

    Watermelon Salad With Fried Shallots and Fish Sauce

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    501

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spaghetti Aglio e Olio e Fried Shallot

    Spaghetti Aglio e Olio e Fried Shallot

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    535

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fried Shallot Caesar Salad

    Fried Shallot Caesar Salad

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    169

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tuna Crunch Sandwiches

    Tuna Crunch Sandwiches

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    1457 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,457

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Caldo de Costilla (Colombian Beef Rib Soup)

    Caldo de Costilla (Colombian Beef Rib Soup)

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    300

    About 3½ hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • French Onion-Braised Lamb Shanks With Barley and Greens

    French Onion-Braised Lamb Shanks With Barley and Greens

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    427

    About 4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Extra-Creamy Scrambled Eggs

    Extra-Creamy Scrambled Eggs

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    8163 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    8,163

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Grilled Pizza

    Grilled Pizza

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    353

    45 minutes, plus 2 hours’ proofing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Thin but Juicy Chargrilled Burgers

    Thin but Juicy Chargrilled Burgers

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    795

    15 minutes, plus heating the grill

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Oysters With Harissa-Parmesan Butter

    Grilled Oysters With Harissa-Parmesan Butter

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    92

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Oysters With Lemony Garlic-Herb Butter

    Grilled Oysters With Lemony Garlic-Herb Butter

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    135

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Oysters With Buttery Soy-Sake Glaze

    Grilled Oysters With Buttery Soy-Sake Glaze

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    155

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Low-Knead Sandwich Bread

    Low-Knead Sandwich Bread

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    294

    4 hours, plus 13 hours’ to 3 days’ resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Updated No-Knead Bread

    Updated No-Knead Bread

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    2577 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,577

    1 hour, plus 14 to 20 hours’ resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Low-Knead Bread

    Low-Knead Bread

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    769

    4 hours, plus 13 hours’ to 3 days’ resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Schnitzel

    Schnitzel

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    942

    30 minutes, plus overnight drying

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sauerkraut Jeon (Korean Pancakes)

    Sauerkraut Jeon (Korean Pancakes)

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    738

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup

    Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    836

    3 hours, plus overnight chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Hot and Numbing Stir-Fried New Potatoes

    Hot and Numbing Stir-Fried New Potatoes

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    703

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chicken and Cabbage Salad With Miso-Sesame Vinaigrette

    Chicken and Cabbage Salad With Miso-Sesame Vinaigrette

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    1583 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,583

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Ropa Vieja

    Ropa Vieja

    J. Kenji López-Alt

    1509 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,509

    3 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Marinated Chickpeas

    Marinated Chickpeas

    J. Kenji López-Alt

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

    939

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy

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