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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

  • Warm Kale, Coconut and Tomato Salad

    Warm Kale, Coconut and Tomato Salad

    Sam Sifton, Anna Jones

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

    696

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • The Best Fried-Eggplant Sandwich

    The Best Fried-Eggplant Sandwich

    Sam Sifton

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

    626

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chicken Paprikash

    Chicken Paprikash

    Sam Sifton

    8116 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    8,116

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Jajangmyeon

    Jajangmyeon

    Sam Sifton

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

    221

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sourdough Pancake or Waffle Batter

    Sourdough Pancake or Waffle Batter

    Sam Sifton

    3343 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,343

    15 minutes, plus overnight rest

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sourdough Pizza Dough

    Sourdough Pizza Dough

    Sam Sifton, Roberta's

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

    1,402

    30 minutes, plus 8 to 24 hours' rise

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sourdough No-Knead Bread

    Sourdough No-Knead Bread

    Sam Sifton, Jim Lahey

    2758 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,758

    12 to 24 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Caramelized Citrus

    Caramelized Citrus

    Sam Sifton

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

    360

    30 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Gjelina’s Roasted Yams

    Gjelina’s Roasted Yams

    Sam Sifton, ‘‘Gjelina: Cooking From Venice, California’’

    1314 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,314

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cod Cakes

    Cod Cakes

    Sam Sifton

    4076 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    4,076

    1 hour, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Loaded Nachos

    Loaded Nachos

    Sam Sifton

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

    1,719

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mississippi Roast

    Mississippi Roast

    Sam Sifton, Robin Chapman

    12773 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    12,773

    6 1/2 to 8 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cassoulet

    Cassoulet

    Sam Sifton

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

    867

    5 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pork Chops in Pipian

    Pork Chops in Pipian

    Sam Sifton

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

    336

    1 Hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Houseman's Roasted-Squash Salad

    Houseman's Roasted-Squash Salad

    Sam Sifton

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

    552

    30 minutes, plus macerating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Three-Cup Chicken

    Three-Cup Chicken

    Sam Sifton

    11121 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    11,121

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Oven-Roasted Chicken Shawarma

    Oven-Roasted Chicken Shawarma

    Sam Sifton

    30140 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    30,140

    45 minutes, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Quealy Watson’s Cabrito

    Quealy Watson’s Cabrito

    Sam Sifton

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

    64

    6 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rau Ram Pico de Gallo

    Rau Ram Pico de Gallo

    Sam Sifton

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

    45

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Quealy’s Queso

    Quealy’s Queso

    Sam Sifton

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

    285

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Charred Tomatillo Jaew

    Charred Tomatillo Jaew

    Sam Sifton

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

    67

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • South Texas BBQ Duck

    South Texas BBQ Duck

    Sam Sifton

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

    184

    5 Hrs

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chipotle Kewpie

    Chipotle Kewpie

    Sam Sifton

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

    36

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Palm Sugar Pecan Pie

    Palm Sugar Pecan Pie

    Sam Sifton

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

    56

    2.5 Hrs

    or to save this recipe.

  • Savory Burmese Slaw

    Savory Burmese Slaw

    Sam Sifton

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

    114

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Green-Peppercorn Guacamole

    Green-Peppercorn Guacamole

    Sam Sifton

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

    19

    20 min

    or to save this recipe.

  • San Antonio Margarita

    San Antonio Margarita

    Sam Sifton, Josie Davidson

    1519 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,519

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Soy-Sauce-Pickled Eggs

    Soy-Sauce-Pickled Eggs

    Sam Sifton

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

    633

    8 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Short-Grained Rice

    Short-Grained Rice

    Sam Sifton

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

    81

    30-35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Whole-Roasted Stuffed Delicata Squash

    Whole-Roasted Stuffed Delicata Squash

    Sam Sifton

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

    698

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Jerk Ribs

    Jerk Ribs

    Sam Sifton, Harold Dieterle

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

    633

    3 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Meera Sodha’s Chicken Curry

    Meera Sodha’s Chicken Curry

    Sam Sifton, Meera Sodha

    4868 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    4,868

    60 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Meera Sodha’s Naan

    Meera Sodha’s Naan

    Sam Sifton, Meera Sodha

    3056 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,056

    90 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • All-Purpose Biscuits

    All-Purpose Biscuits

    Sam Sifton

    9596 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    9,596

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Bobby Flay’s Salted Caramel Sauce

    Bobby Flay’s Salted Caramel Sauce

    Sam Sifton, Bobby Flay

    1478 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,478

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Bobby Flay’s Double-Chocolate Pancakes

    Bobby Flay’s Double-Chocolate Pancakes

    Sam Sifton, Bobby Flay

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

    388

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Miso Chicken

    Miso Chicken

    Sam Sifton

    15128 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    15,128

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Orange Beef

    Orange Beef

    Sam Sifton

    3497 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,497

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baby Bok Choy With Oyster Sauce

    Baby Bok Choy With Oyster Sauce

    Sam Sifton

    1872 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,872

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Lucky Peach Lamb Burgers

    Lucky Peach Lamb Burgers

    Sam Sifton, Peter Meehan

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

    792

    About 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Steamed Clams

    Steamed Clams

    Sam Sifton

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

    348

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Jalapeño Brown Butter

    Jalapeño Brown Butter

    Sam Sifton

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

    29

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Grilled Corn on the Cob

    Grilled Corn on the Cob

    Sam Sifton

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

    853

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Grilled Baby Back Ribs

    Grilled Baby Back Ribs

    Sam Sifton

    1625 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,625

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Sausages, Onions and Peppers

    Grilled Sausages, Onions and Peppers

    Sam Sifton

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

    593

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Romaine

    Grilled Romaine

    Sam Sifton

    1433 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,433

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • BBQ Chicken

    BBQ Chicken

    Sam Sifton

    2829 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,829

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Perfect Peach Pie

    Perfect Peach Pie

    Sam Sifton

    3037 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,037

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

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